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40 Tortola Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$9,750,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 6,165 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Active
Current Price: $9,750,000 List Date: 9/04/2025 Last Modified: 11/11/2025

Description

Perched on one of the most elevated lots in The Retreat, this exceptional residence offers a vantage point unlike any other along Scenic 30A. From its commanding position, the home unveils a rare panorama of Draper Lake, one of Florida's treasured coastal dune lakes, framed by the sculpted white dunes and the endless horizon of the Gulf. The layered beauty of lake, dunes, and Gulf is a view almost never found — and it sets this property apart as one of the most coveted homesites in the community. Designed by renowned architect Tom Christ and built to Fortified Home Construction Standards with steel-reinforced concrete and a concrete tile roof, it offers enduring strength paired with timeless elegance. Balconies on each level provide outdoor living space with sweeping coastal views, while

Supplements: the interiors combine quality craftsmanship with everyday comfort. The second floor is the heart of the home, where soaring ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and a stone fireplace anchor a warm yet sophisticated living space. A chef's kitchen stands ready for entertaining with dual islands, Thermador appliances, and quartzite countertops. The main level also includes a guest suite, office/bonus room with en suite bath, and a powder room. The third floor is devoted to a spectacular master suite, where sweeping views of Draper Lake, the dunes, and the Gulf create an atmosphere of serenity. Custom his-and-hers closets with a built-in safe, a private den with fireplace, and a secondary laundry complete this private retreat. The first floor adds three guest suites, all with en suite baths, a bright courtyard, a practical mudroom connected to an outdoor shower for quick cleanup after beach and lake adventures, and a cedar closet. Unique amenities include a climate-controlled wine room and a heated and cooled storage room large enough to serve as a personal gym or wellness studio. Beyond the home itself, this lot is recognized as one of the finest within The Retreat, a gated enclave celebrated as the most private and pristine community on 30A. Residents enjoy more than 3,000 feet of private Gulf frontage, a world-class pool and beach club, access to Draper Lake for watersports with a boathouse for kayak and paddleboard storage, and an expansive protected natural buffer that ensures lasting privacy. This is more than a home  it is a rare legacy property, blending elevated coastal living with the unmatched exclusivity of The Retreat.

More Information MLS# 984629

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 1581.51 List Date: 2025-09-04 Current Price: $9,750,000 List Price: $9,750,000

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 27 THE RETREAT S/D PB 14-4 OR 2023-62 OR 2339-1069 OR 2877-4568 OR 2952-4705 OR 3178-4762

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Caribbean SqFt Source: Building Plan Immediate Occupancy: Yes Garage: Yes Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 6 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 6165 Bedrooms: 6 Full Baths: 7 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 8 # Stories: 4 Year Built: 2014 Garage Spaces: 2 Acreage: 0.4

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: Yes 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: $ Last Taxes: 29911.98 Last Tax Year: 2024 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Perched on one of the most elevated lots in The Retreat, this exceptional residence offers a vantage point unlike any other along Scenic 30A. From its commanding position, the home unveils a rare panorama of Draper Lake, one of Florida's treasured coastal dune lakes, framed by the sculpted white dunes and the endless horizon of the Gulf. The layered beauty of lake, dunes, and Gulf is a view almost never found — and it sets this property apart as one of the most coveted homesites in the community. Designed by renowned architect Tom Christ and built to Fortified Home Construction Standards with steel-reinforced concrete and a concrete tile roof, it offers enduring strength paired with timeless elegance. Balconies on each level provide outdoor living space with sweeping coastal views, while

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: 1

Waterfront

Coastal Dune Lakes: 1 Waterfront Feet: 76

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Garage Attached: 1 Guest: 1 Oversized: 1

Waterview

Coastal Dune Lakes: 1 Gulf: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

Controlled Access: 1 Paved Road: 1 Private Road: 1

Lot Features

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

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Community Room: 1 Deed Access: 1 Dock: 1 Fishing: 1 Gated Community: 1 Pavillion/Gazebo: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Playground: 1 Pool: 1 Short Term Rental - Not Allowed: 1 Waterfront: 1

Construction/Siding

Concrete: 1 Roof Concrete: 1 Steel: 1 Stucco: 1

Utilities

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

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 BBQ Pit/Grill: 1 Patio Covered: 1 Patio Open: 1 Porch: 1 Porch Open: 1 Shower: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Built-In Bookcases: 1 Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1 Ceiling Tray/Cofferd: 1 Ceiling Vaulted: 1 Elevator: 1 Fireplace Gas: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Shelving: 1 Split Bedroom: 1 Walls Mirrored: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1 Other: 1

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Ice Machine: 1 Microwave: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Stove/Oven Gas: 1 Washer: 1 Wine Refrigerator: 1

Energy

AC - 2 or More: 1 AC - Central Elect: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat - Two or More: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Tnkls: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Dressing Area: 1 MBath Garden Tub: 1 MBath Tile: 1 MBath Walk-In Closet: 1 MBed Balcony: 1 MBed Cthdrl Ceiling: 1

Master Bedroom

Third: 1

Bedroom

First: 1 Second: 1

Kitchen

Second: 1

Living Room

Second: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Dining Area: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Garage: 1 Kitchen: 1 Laundry: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Sitting Room: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Ground Keeping: 1 Internet Service: 1 Management: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 17 - 30A West Street #: 40 Street Name: Tortola Street Suffix: Lane State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: RETREAT THE Parcel ID: 12-3S-20-34700-000-0270

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Covenants; Interior; Restrictions; Survey Available; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterfront: Coastal Dune Lakes Waterview: Coastal Dune Lakes; Gulf Parking Features: Garage Attached; Guest; Oversized Project Facilities: Beach; Community Room; Deed Access; Dock; Fishing; Gated Community; Pavillion/Gazebo; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Not Allowed; Waterfront Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Patio Covered; Patio Open; Porch; Porch Open; Shower Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Tray/Cofferd; Ceiling Vaulted; Elevator; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Guest Quarters; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Shelving; Split Bedroom; Walls Mirrored; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Ice Machine; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat - Two or More; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: Third Bedroom: First; Second Kitchen: Second Living Room: Second Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Exercise Room; Garage; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Sitting Room Financing: Conventional; Other Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Internet Service; Management; Recreational Faclty

Room Information

Exercise Room Level: First Dimensions: 37 x 17.8 Length: 37.00 Width: 17.80 Dimensions: 37 x 17.8 Garage Level: First Dimensions: 24.8 x 26.3 Length: 24.80 Width: 26.30 Dimensions: 24.8 x 26.3 Laundry Level: First Dimensions: 8.4 x 13.7 Length: 8.40 Width: 13.70 Dimensions: 8.4 x 13.7 Sitting Room Level: First Dimensions: 12.2 x 14.2 Length: 12.20 Width: 14.20 Dimensions: 12.2 x 14.2 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 13.11 x 16.2 Length: 13.11 Width: 16.20 Dimensions: 13.11 x 16.2 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 13.11 x 16.4 Length: 13.11 Width: 16.40 Dimensions: 13.11 x 16.4 Kitchen Level: Second Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.7 Length: 13.20 Width: 19.70 Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.7 Living Room Level: Second Dimensions: 19.4 x 16.8 Length: 19.40 Width: 16.80 Dimensions: 19.4 x 16.8 Dining Area Level: Second Dimensions: 19.4 x 23.2 Length: 19.40 Width: 23.20 Dimensions: 19.4 x 23.2 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 14.11 x 12.2 Length: 14.11 Width: 12.20 Dimensions: 14.11 x 12.2 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 17 x 26.3 Length: 17.00 Width: 26.30 Dimensions: 17 x 26.3 Master Bedroom Level: Third Dimensions: 23.7 x 12.1 Length: 23.70 Width: 12.10 Dimensions: 23.7 x 12.1 Master Bedroom Level: Third Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.7 Length: 19.30 Width: 13.70 Dimensions: 19.3 x 13.7 Sitting Room Level: Third Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.1 Length: 19.40 Width: 12.10 Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.1
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: November - 11 - 2025
Broker Attribution: mandy.cooper@scenicsir.com

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