565 E Royal Fern WAY Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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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 $1,221
Subdivision Watercolor
MLS Listing ID 999794
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 10
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 3
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
The interiors are grounded in warmth and texture. Oak floors by Seashore Flooring run throughout, softening the scale of the home while complementing a restrained palette of whites and natural woods. Light moves easily across the living spaces, filtered through expansive openings and framed by subtle architectural details. Several furnishings were custom designed by the homeowner and executed by Amish craftsmen, introducing a quiet layer of authenticity that reinforces the home's tailored, intentional feel.
The kitchen is both sculptural and functional, centered around a waterfall island that anchors the space. Dome pendants add a clean architectural focal point, while a 60-inch Wolf range and Liebherr refrigerator elevate the appliance package without disrupting the home's understated tone. In the carriage house, quartz countertops and coordinated finishes continue the same level of detail, ensuring the secondary living spaces feel fully integrated with the main residence.
With eight bedrooms, including the private carriage house, the property lives as a true compound. The primary suite is positioned as a retreat, complete with a spa-style bathroom featuring a soaking tub, electric fireplace, dual closets, and direct access to a private patio. Guest accommodations are thoughtfully distributed, allowing for both privacy and flexibility when hosting extended family and visitors.
Construction details further distinguish the home. The slab is elevated and foam insulated, a deliberate structural decision that enhances stability and helps prevent floor movement over time. Real stone in the downstairs guest bathroom reinforces the emphasis on authentic materials, while EPAY decking across the outdoor living areas was selected for long-term durability in the coastal environment.
Outdoor spaces extend the architecture rather than compete with it. A resort-style pool and covered pavilion create layered gathering areas, allowing the home to transition naturally between quiet mornings and larger-scale entertaining.
At 565 East Royal Fern, the result is not simply scale, but composition. A WaterColor residence defined by intention, craftsmanship, and a quieter, more enduring 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
Miscellaneous In WaterColor, the most compelling homes rarely announce themselves. They reveal their intention gradually, through proportion, material, and the quiet confidence of thoughtful design. At 565 East Royal Fern, that restraint is immediately evident.
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