There are properties that simply exist, and then there are homes that capture something ineffable—a sense of place that transcends square footage and architectural details. This new Gulf-front estate in Santa Rosa Beach belongs firmly in the latter category.

Standing four stories tall behind private gates, this residence occupies one of Florida's most coveted settings: a rare stretch where Coastal Dune Lake meets the Gulf of Mexico. To the west, endless blue waters stretch toward the horizon. To the east, the serene boundary of a Coastal Dune Lake creates a different kind of magic—the kind of dual-water frontage that exists in precious few places along our coastline.

Architect Geoff Chick understood the assignment. Rather than competing with the natural drama outside, his design serves as a frame for it. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture Gulf views from nearly every room, while thoughtfully positioned patios and porches on both sides of the home ensure that whether you're drawn to sunrise over the Lake or sunset over the Gulf, you'll have a front-row seat.

The interior flows with the kind of ease that makes entertaining feel effortless, whether you're hosting twelve or fifty. The open floor plan doesn't fight the views—it enhances them, creating spaces that feel both grand and livable. There is also a carefully curated mix of custom furniture, art and water views with every glance.

Privacy comes naturally here. Walls and gates provide discretion, while direct beach access means your own path to those sugar-white Gulf sands that make this stretch of the Emerald Coast legendary. The three-car garage and elevator handle the practical considerations, leaving you free to focus on what matters: the views from all four floors that remind you daily why this location is so special. 

For those who understand that true luxury isn't about showing off but about finding your perfect place in the world, this property offers something increasingly rare. It's not just Gulf-front—it's Gulf-and-lake-front, a combination that creates a living experience you simply cannot replicate elsewhere along our coast.

This isn't merely another high-end property hitting the market. It's a home that captures the spirit of what makes our coastal communities so compelling—the meeting of waters, the interplay of privacy and grandeur, the daily reminder that sometimes the most valuable thing you can own is a view that changes with every tide and every season.

Some opportunities come along once in a generation.

This is one of them.