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265 Salt Box Lane, Watersound, FL 32461

$2,475,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 1,825 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,475,000 List Date: 5/01/2025 Last Modified: 12/14/2025

Description

Experience refined coastal living at its finest, in this architecturally captivating cottage nestled within the prestigious gated enclave of WaterSound Beach. Just steps from the Gulf's sugar-white sands and emerald waters, this bespoke Salt Box Cottage blends timeless craftsmanship with high-end designer finishes across nearly 2,000 square feet of elevated living space. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by dramatic 22-foot vaulted ceilings with exposed beams that define the grand living area, flooding the space with natural light and coastal elegance. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home, leading to a chef's kitchen outfitted with professional-grade stainless steel appliances, sleek quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry—a seamless blend of form and function.

Supplements: Each of the home's three luxurious bedroom suites offers its own ensuite bath, with the two main-level guest retreats featuring soaring 16-foot vaulted ceilings that enhance their serene, spa-like ambiance. The second floor hosts an additional expansive guest suite, while the third floor reveals a sunlit loftperfect for a private reading nook, media space, or post-beach retreat. Located less than 1,000 feet from the exclusive, membership-optional WaterSound Beach Club, this exceptional property places you at the heart of one of 30A's most coveted beachfront communities, with world-class amenities, private dune walkovers, and an unparalleled lifestyle of luxury and leisure. A rare opportunity to own a legacy property in WaterSoundwhere architectural beauty meets coastal sophistication. The gated WaterSound Beach community is located south of Scenic Highway 30A offering homeowners a rare sense of seclusion yet with easy access to area activities. Amenities include swimming pools, a puttering park, community green spaces, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and private boardwalks to one of the most beautiful mile stretches of coastline in the area. Whether you're seeking a luxurious private retreat or a potentially lucrative investment property, revel in the good life at this one-of-a-kind WaterSound Beach residence.

More Information MLS# 975266

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 1356.16 List Date: 2025-05-01 Current Price: $2,475,000 List Price: $2,475,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1806 - S of of 30A/East Elementary School: Dune Lakes Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: LOT 8 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 4 PB 15-84 OR 2740-2131 OR 2837-4807 OR 3042-3440 OR 3091-2425 OR 3121-930 OR 3152-2096

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Beach House SqFt Source: County PA Records Garage: Yes Carport: No Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1825 Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 4 Total Bathrooms: 4 # Stories: 3 Year Built: 2006 Acreage: 0.13

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 1795 Annual Assessment Amount: 7180 Assessment Paid: Quarterly New Buyer Fee: Yes New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.5 New Buyer Fee Paid: % Last Taxes: 13137.7 Last Tax Year: 2024 Brokerage Interest: Equitable Interest - Listing Broker/Salesperson has equitable interest in the property. As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Experience refined coastal living at its finest, in this architecturally captivating cottage nestled within the prestigious gated enclave of WaterSound Beach. Just steps from the Gulf's sugar-white sands and emerald waters, this bespoke Salt Box Cottage blends timeless craftsmanship with high-end designer finishes across nearly 2,000 square feet of elevated living space. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by dramatic 22-foot vaulted ceilings with exposed beams that define the grand living area, flooding the space with natural light and coastal elegance. Hardwood floors flow throughout the home, leading to a chef's kitchen outfitted with professional-grade stainless steel appliances, sleek quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry—a seamless blend of form and function.

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Garage Detached: 1 Guest: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

Controlled Access: 1 Paved Road: 1

Lot Features

Covenants: 1 Restrictions: 1 Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Community Room: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Fishing: 1 Gated Community: 1 Pets Allowed: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Pool: 1 Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1 Waterfront: 1

Construction/Siding

Frame: 1 Roof Dimensional Shg: 1 Slab: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Gas - Natural: 1 Phone: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Patio Open: 1 Porch: 1 Porch Screened: 1 Shower: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Ceiling Beamed: 1 Ceiling Raised: 1 Fireplace: 1 Fireplace Gas: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Furnished - All: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Owner's Closet: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Stove/Oven Gas: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 AC - High Efficiency: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Elect: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Shower Only: 1 MBath Tile: 1 MBed First Floor: 1

Master Bedroom

First: 1

Bedroom

First: 1 Second: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Full Bathroom

First: 1 Second: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Dining Area: 1 Full Bathroom: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Loft: 1 Master Bathroom: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Screened Porch: 1

Fees Include

Internet Service: 1 Land Recreation: 1 Management: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1 Security: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East Street #: 265 Street Name: Salt Box Street Suffix: Lane State: FL Zip Code: 32461 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: WATERSOUND BEACH Parcel ID: 20-3S-18-16013-000-0080

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Covenants; Restrictions; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Parking Features: Garage Detached; Guest Project Facilities: Beach; Community Room; Exercise Room; Fishing; Gated Community; Pets Allowed; Picnic Area; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Waterfront Exterior: Patio Open; Porch; Porch Screened; Shower Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Beamed; Ceiling Raised; Fireplace; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - All; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Owner's Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; AC - High Efficiency; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First; Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Full Bathroom: First; Second Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Full Bathroom; Kitchen; Living Room; Loft; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Screened Porch Fees Include: Internet Service; Land Recreation; Management; Recreational Faclty; Security

Room Information

Screened Porch Level: First Dimensions: 5 x 13.6 Length: 5.00 Width: 13.60 Dimensions: 5 x 13.6 Full Bathroom Level: First Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.3 Length: 7.80 Width: 7.30 Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.3 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 11.2 x 16.3 Length: 11.20 Width: 16.30 Dimensions: 11.2 x 16.3 Master Bathroom Level: First Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.7 Length: 8.80 Width: 6.70 Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.7 Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15.9 x 11.1 Length: 15.90 Width: 11.10 Dimensions: 15.9 x 11.1 Full Bathroom Level: First Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 Length: 8.70 Width: 5.70 Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.3 Length: 13.20 Width: 11.30 Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.3 Dining Area Level: First Dimensions: 9.1 x 12.8 Length: 9.10 Width: 12.80 Dimensions: 9.1 x 12.8 Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 13.3 x 12 Length: 13.30 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 13.3 x 12 Full Bathroom Level: Second Dimensions: 16.8 x 5.7 Length: 16.80 Width: 5.70 Dimensions: 16.8 x 5.7 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 14.3 x 20.7 Length: 14.30 Width: 20.70 Dimensions: 14.3 x 20.7 Loft Level: Third Dimensions: 10.6 x 10.7 Length: 10.60 Width: 10.70 Dimensions: 10.6 x 10.7
Listing Office: Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Last Updated: December - 14 - 2025
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