244 W Bermuda Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 986827)

244 W Bermuda Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$7,950,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,876 Status: Active

Current Price: $7,950,000 List Date: 10/03/2025 Last Modified: 11/18/2025

Description

Set on one of the most coveted parcels along 30A, this iconic residence in the private community of The Retreat delivers a truly rare opportunity. Perched high above the dunes, it commands breathtaking vistas of Draper Lake's outfall and the shimmering Gulf of America. Offering an extraordinary blend of elevated privacy and generous lot size, this Tom Christ-designed concrete block masterpiece sits gracefully within a 90-acre enclave boasting 3,000 feet of private beach. Inside, reclaimed heart pine floors infuse warmth throughout the reverse floor plan, while pro-line appliances, a two-car garage, and timeless finishes elevate everyday living. This is not just a coastal residence, it's a rare chance to own one of The Retreat's most extraordinary homes!

More Information MLS# 986827

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 2051.08 List Date: 2025-10-03 Current Price: $7,950,000 List Price: $7,950,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1705 - SRB South of 30A Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: LOT 39 THE RETREAT S/D PB 14-4 OR 2053-202 OR 3219-4254

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Beach House SqFt Source: County PA Records Immediate Occupancy: Yes Garage: Yes Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 3 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3876 Bedrooms: 5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 5 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2003 Garage Spaces: 2

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 6500 Annual Assessment Amount: 6500 Assessment Paid: Annually New Buyer Fee: Yes New Buyer Fee Amt: 6500 New Buyer Fee Paid: $ Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Set on one of the most coveted parcels along 30A, this iconic residence in the private community of The Retreat delivers a truly rare opportunity. Perched high above the dunes, it commands breathtaking vistas of Draper Lake's outfall and the shimmering Gulf of America. Offering an extraordinary blend of elevated privacy and generous lot size, this Tom Christ-designed concrete block masterpiece sits gracefully within a 90-acre enclave boasting 3,000 feet of private beach. Inside, reclaimed heart pine floors infuse warmth throughout the reverse floor plan, while pro-line appliances, a two-car garage, and timeless finishes elevate everyday living. This is not just a coastal residence, it's a rare chance to own one of The Retreat's most extraordinary homes!

Waterfront

Coastal Dune Lakes: 1 Gulf: 1 Waterfront Feet: 160

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Garage Attached: 1

Waterview

Coastal Dune Lakes: 1 Gulf: 1

Lot Features

Coastal Setback: 1 Covenants: 1 Restrictions: 1 Survey Available: 1 Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Deed Access: 1 Gated Community: 1 Pets Allowed: 1 Pool: 1 Short Term Rental - Not Allowed: 1 Waterfront: 1

Construction/Siding

Concrete: 1 Roof Metal: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1 Slab: 1 Stucco: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1

Zoning

Deed Restrictions: 1 Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Deck Covered: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Ceiling Vaulted: 1 Fireplace: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Pantry: 1 Split Bedroom: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Financing

None: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Microwave: 1 Stove/Oven Dual Fuel: 1

Energy

AC - 2 or More: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Water Heater - Elect: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Dressing Area: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBath Tile: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Kitchen

Second: 1

Living Room

Second: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Dining Area: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bathroom: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Office: 1

Fees Include

Master Association: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 17 - 30A West Street #: 244 Street Direction: W Street Name: Bermuda Street Suffix: Drive State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: RETREAT THE Parcel ID: 12-3S-20-34700-000-0390

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Coastal Setback; Covenants; Restrictions; Survey Available; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Deed Restrictions; Resid Single Family Waterfront: Coastal Dune Lakes; Gulf Waterview: Coastal Dune Lakes; Gulf Parking Features: Garage Attached Project Facilities: Beach; Deed Access; Gated Community; Pets Allowed; Pool; Short Term Rental - Not Allowed; Waterfront Exterior: Deck Covered Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Vaulted; Fireplace; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Pantry; Split Bedroom; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Stove/Oven Dual Fuel Utilities: Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water Energy: AC - 2 or More; Ceiling Fans; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: First Kitchen: Second Living Room: Second Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Office Financing: None Fees Include: Master Association

Room Information

Living Room Level: Second Dimensions: 20 x 17 Length: 20.00 Width: 17.00 Dimensions: 20 x 17 Dining Area Level: Second Dimensions: 12 x 8 Length: 12.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 12 x 8 Kitchen Level: Second Dimensions: 9 x 8 Length: 9.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 9 x 8 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 16 x 15 Length: 16.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 16 x 15 Master Bathroom Level: Second Dimensions: 13 x 9 Length: 13.00 Width: 9.00 Dimensions: 13 x 9 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 16 x 14 Length: 16.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 16 x 14 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 8 Length: 15.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 15 x 8 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 15 Length: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 15 x 15 Office Level: First Dimensions: 16 x 15 Length: 16.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 16 x 15

Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: November - 18 - 2025

Broker Attribution: caroline@scenicsir.com

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