Timeless elegance and luxury await inside this magnificent home and carriage house in beloved WaterColor. Cool whites harmonize with driftwood-finished hardwood flooring while artwork reflects the coastal ambiance embodied in each carefully curated space. Hand-picked furnishings and designer finishes create an enviable living space rarely seen outside the pages of glossy home magazines. Designed by Thurber Architecture, the home encourages an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, flowing seamlessly through a wall of fully opening nano doors to the private courtyard and pool. A grand salon is intended for entertaining yet incorporates an intimate sitting area and fireplace. High clerestory windows add natural daylight to this spectacular open living space. Move into the upscale chef's kitchen where quartz countertops, St. Charles cabinetry and professional-grade appliances are complemented by a frosted glass pantry. Pendular lighting elevates casual dining at the breakfast bar to a higher status for serving evening cocktails and canapes. The interior design successfully mixes and mingles antique-style chandeliers and natural elements with modernist stainless steel handrails on the sweeping staircase. An elevator services the three main floors including the decadent master suite on the third floor with its own spa-like master bath. The top floor is a tower room, specially designed for enjoying stunning views at sunset. Created for multiple generations to share, there's a separate carriage house above the garage for guests to enjoy their own luxurious quarters. A private entrance leads to this delightful pied-à-terre with its own kitchenette, bedroom and full bath. The terrace is a place for relaxing by the pool where azure waters bubble lazily at the foot of a mosaic wall and water cascade. Alternatively, find your own quiet nook on one of the multiple porches spread across all four levels. Beaches, parks and boardwalks are nearby. WaterColor is known for its first-class amenities including a private beach club, Camp WaterColor and gulf-front dining. This pristine home has never been rented out but its location makes it ideal for enticing renters in the high-end rental market. For investors, the property delivers incredible projected income.
Sold for $6,650,000
$6,650,000
225 Western Lake Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
7beds
5,521sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$6,874,500 Zestimate®
$1,204/sqft
$7,908 Estimated rent
Home value
$6,874,500
$6.19M - $7.63M
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Modernist stainless steel handrailsDesigner finishesDecadent master suiteIntimate sitting areaPrivate beach clubQuartz countertopsCarriage house
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Listed by:
Brad Dahler 850-842-8800,
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Brad Dahler, 3431506
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 916879
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Third
- Area: 298.41 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 14.7
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 231.03 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 15.1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 224.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.2 x 11.7
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 118.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 9
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 214.62 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.7 x 14.6
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 298.41 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 14.7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 1622.06 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 111.1 x 14.6
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 162.06 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.1
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 85.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 6.9
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 325.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.6 x 17.5
Sitting room
- Level: First
- Area: 325.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.6 x 17.5
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Beamed Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Elevator
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Furnished: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,521
- Total interior livable area: 5,521 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Private Yard, Sprinkler System
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Gulf, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Gulf,Lake
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 136
- Features: Cleared, Covenants, Interior Lot, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 153S19254500000020
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
- Special conditions: Accept Backup Offers
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Trim Wood, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Construction Complete
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Beach, Deed Access, Dock, Fishing, Playground, Pool, TV Cable, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball
- Security: Fire Alarm, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: WATERCOLOR
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Legal, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security, Services, Cable TV, Trash
Location
- Region: Santa Rosa Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,101,115
- Annual tax amount: $26,769
- Date on market: 2/11/2023
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2023 | Sold | $6,650,000-4.9%$1,204/sqft |
Source:  ECAOR #916879 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2023 | Pending sale | $6,995,000$1,267/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #916879 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2023 | Price change | $6,995,000-4.1%$1,267/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #916879 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $7,295,000+6.5%$1,321/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #916879 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2022 | Sold | $6,850,000-2.1%$1,241/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2022 | Pending sale | $6,995,000$1,267/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #891132 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000+127.5%$1,267/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #891132 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2013 | Sold | $3,075,000+148%$557/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2010 | Sold | $1,240,000-60%$225/sqft |
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| 4/19/2010 | Sold | $3,100,000+394.8%$561/sqft |
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| 5/2/2007 | Sold | $626,500$113/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,092 -2.7% | $5,101,115 -1.6% |
| 2024 | $47,366 -1.1% | $5,185,463 -1.6% |
| 2023 | $47,884 +71.7% | $5,269,810 +72.9% |
| 2022 | $27,885 -1.4% | $3,047,091 +3% |
| 2021 | $28,271 -1.7% | $2,958,341 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $28,751 +2.9% | $2,917,496 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $27,951 | $2,851,902 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $27,951 +1.5% | $2,798,726 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $27,534 +2.7% | $2,741,162 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $26,800 +1.2% | $2,684,782 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $26,495 -0.9% | $2,666,119 +14.2% |
| 2014 | $26,726 | $2,333,644 +3.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,258,644 |
| 2012 | -- | $2,258,644 -1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,283,644 +437.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $425,000 -5.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $450,500 -15% |
| 2008 | -- | $530,000 -40.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $890,460 +1658.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,634 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 32459
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Bay Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 8/10Emerald Coast Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 8/10South Walton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Van R Butler
- Middle: Emerald Coast
- High: South Walton
Source: ECAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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