30A FLORIDA LIVING

Mediterranean

531 Vera Cruz Drive

Destin, FL 32541

MLS#: 1010860

$2,400,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 1010860
Listing provided by: Crye-Leike Coastal Realty
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HOLIDAY ISLE - Residential

Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1971

Sq.Footage

4,304

Rare Deep-Water Waterfront Estate | Dual Boat Slips | Gulf Access There is truly nothing else quite like this extraordinary Holiday Isle residence! Set on a deep-water canal with dual boat slips, including one with a lift, this one-of-a-kind waterfront home delivers the ultimate boating lifestyle with easy Gulf access and private beaches just steps from your door. Mediterranean-inspired elegance meets resort-style living with a brand-new saltwater pool, expansive waterfront entertaining patio, and breathtaking canal views. Inside, soaring ceilings, new flooring, exquisite Schonbek chandeliers, a dramatic two-story fireplace, and 8 picture windows overlooking the canal create a stunning first impression. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, plus 2 additional downstairs rooms with Murphy beds--ideal for guests, office space, or flexible sleeping accommodations. A productive front-yard vineyard producing Malbec and Sangiovese adds a truly distinctive touch. With deep-water boating, dual slips, Gulf access, private beach proximity, luxury finishes, dedicated entertaining bar and bar area and exceptional indoor-outdoor living, this is a rare Holiday Isle waterfront offering for the discerning buyer seeking an extraordinary coastal lifestyle. Ask for the plans for the extra room addition!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Wet Bar

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central, Electric

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Block, Stucco

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony, Boat Slip, Dock, Private Yard, Outdoor Shower, Outdoor Kitchen

  • Parking

    Garage Door Opener, Garage, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Porch, Deck, Patio, Covered

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    In Ground, Gunite

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Canal

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Corner Lot, Level, Waterfront

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.4

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    17,424

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Mediterranean

Price

  • Sales Price

    $2,400,000

  • Tax Amount

    $14,711.46

  • Zoning

    Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    4,304

  • Price/SqFt

    $557

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee

    $33

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Monthly

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    Destin

  • Middle School

    Destin

  • High School

    Fort Walton Beach

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Rare Deep-Water Waterfront Estate | Dual Boat Slips | Gulf Access There is truly nothing else quite like this extraordinary Holiday Isle residence! Set on a deep-water canal with dual boat slips, including one with a lift, this one-of-a-kind waterfront home delivers the ultimate boating lifestyle with easy Gulf access and private beaches just steps from your door. Mediterranean-inspired elegance meets resort-style living with a brand-new saltwater pool, expansive waterfront entertaining patio, and breathtaking canal views. Inside, soaring ceilings, new flooring, exquisite Schonbek chandeliers, a dramatic two-story fireplace, and 8 picture windows overlooking the canal create a stunning first impression. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, plus 2 additional downstairs rooms with Murphy beds--ideal for guests, office space, or flexible sleeping accommodations. A productive front-yard vineyard producing Malbec and Sangiovese adds a truly distinctive touch. With deep-water boating, dual slips, Gulf access, private beach proximity, luxury finishes, dedicated entertaining bar and bar area and exceptional indoor-outdoor living, this is a rare Holiday Isle waterfront offering for the discerning buyer seeking an extraordinary coastal lifestyle. Ask for the plans for the extra room addition!

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