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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,550 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,144
Subdivision Watercolor
MLS Listing ID 999794
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 10
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2023
Annual Tax Amount $4,299
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 0.270 Acres
Acres 0.27
Lot Dimensions 165 x 88
Property Sub-Type Detached Single Family
Source Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
Land Area 6550
Property Description
At 565 East Royal Fern, that sense of permanence is immediately clear. Built by Borges Brooks Builders and designed by TS Adams, the residence feels less like a traditional vacation property and more like a thoughtfully composed coastal compound. Architecture, craftsmanship, and livability were considered in equal measure, creating a home that is equally suited for quiet daily routines and larger gatherings with family and friends.
The interiors are warm, relaxed, and designed to be lived in. Oak floors by Seashore Flooring extend throughout the home, complementing a natural palette of whites and wood tones. Expansive openings allow sunlight to move easily through the living spaces, while subtle architectural details give each room its own character. Several furnishings were custom designed by the homeowner and handcrafted by Amish craftsmen, adding a personal layer that makes the home feel collected rather than staged.
At the center of the main living space, the kitchen balances beautiful design with the functionality needed for everyday use. A waterfall island offers generous room for meals, homework, conversation, and entertaining, while dome pendants create a clean architectural focal point. A 60-inch Wolf range and Liebherr refrigerator complete the appliance package. The carriage house features quartz countertops and coordinated finishes, allowing it to function comfortably as a private space for extended family, guests, or live-in support.
With eight bedrooms, including the private carriage house, the home provides the flexibility that full-time living often requires. The primary suite is positioned as a true retreat, featuring a spa-style bathroom with a soaking tub, electric fireplace, dual closets, and direct access to a private patio. Guest accommodations are thoughtfully distributed throughout the property, offering privacy without feeling disconnected from the rest of the home.
Practical construction decisions further set the residence apart. The elevated, foam-insulated slab was designed to enhance stability and help prevent floor movement over time. Real stone in the downstairs guest bathroom reflects the emphasis on authentic materials, while EPAY decking throughout the outdoor living areas was selected for its durability in the coastal environment.
Outside, the resort-style pool and covered pavilion become a natural extension of the home. The spaces are designed for more than entertaining, offering room for morning coffee, afternoons by the pool, outdoor dinners, and the everyday moments that make living on 30A so special.
565 East Royal Fern offers the rare opportunity to experience WaterColor not simply as a destination, but as home. It is a residence defined by thoughtful design, lasting craftsmanship, and a more personal, livable interpretation of coastal luxury.
Location
State FL
County Walton
Community Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Exercise Room, Pets Allowed, Playground, Pool, Tennis, Tv Cable
Area 18 - 30A East
Zoning Deed Restrictions, Resid Single Family
Direction From E County Hwy 30A, turn north onto S County Hwy 395. Continue north and turn right onto W Lake Forest Drive into WaterColor Phase IV. Follow W Lake Forest Drive, then turn left onto East Royal Fern Way. 565 East Royal Fern Way will be on the left.
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom true
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Wet Bar
Cooling Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Flooring Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Appliance Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Double, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Wine Refrigerator, Water Heater - Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutter, Balcony, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Sprinkler System, In-Ground Pool, Gunite Pool, Screened Porch, Sprinkler System, Rain Gutters, Balcony
Parking Features Garage, Covered
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
Community Features Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Exercise Room, Pets Allowed, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable
Utilities Available Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface Paved
Porch Porch Screened
Road Frontage City Street
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Covenants, Curb & Gutter, Interior, Level, Restrictions, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Faces From E County Hwy 30A, turn north onto S County Hwy 395. Continue north and turn right onto W Lake Forest Drive into WaterColor Phase IV. Follow W Lake Forest Drive, then turn left onto East Royal Fern Way. 565 East Royal Fern Way will be on the left.
Story 3
Foundation Foundation On Piling
Sewer Public Sewer
Architectural Style Contemporary
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Van R Butler
Middle Schools Emerald Coast
High Schools South Walton
Others
Pets Allowed No
Tax ID 14-3S-19-25403-000-0220
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