397 E Royal Fern Way Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

This stately WaterColor home with private pool and carriage house occupies one of the largest lots in the community. Decorative rain-chain downspouts and full-width porches create instant curb appeal. Professionally decorated throughout, the first floor has shiplap walls, neutral furnishings and mellow hardwood flooring. The light, open family room is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining with a more intimate sitting area around the feature fireplace. Keen cooks will appreciate the gourmet kitchen, which is fully equipped with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, including a double oven. White cabinets and a large pantry store everything neatly out of sight. Marble countertops add a sophisticated finish to the large island with its high-top bar. It's a place to relax over cocktails and snacks while chatting with the chef. A half bathroom, a large laundry room and a separate mud room round off the first-floor accommodations. A screened porch with a second fireplace transitions between indoor and outdoor living. It has tranquil views of the paved terrace and elevated pool with spa. Fully fenced, the rear yard boasts an outdoor fireplace feature, three separate seating areas and a grilling zone. This elegant home has two primary suites, one on each floor. The main home has two additional bedrooms, a four-bed bunk recess and another sitting area. Step out onto the upper porch and put your feet up on one of the swing bench seats. It's a well-planned space for quiet reading and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. The spacious master bedroom comes with its own private balcony with treetop views. The adjoining bathroom has a marble twin vanity and a fully tiled walk-in shower. Guests will be pampered in their own private carriage house above the detached two-car garage. It has a generously sized bedroom, bathroom, an open living area and a wet bar/kitchenette. This custom residence is not currently on a rental program and has been carefully maintained. The refined master-planned community has a small town center with locally owned shops and restaurants, providing a social hub. Upscale amenities, including the stunning white sandy beach. private beach club, nine community pools, walking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts. A fully stocked boathouse on Western Lake invites you to kayak and paddleboard on this picturesque coastal dune lake.