136 Grand Flora Way Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

A little more than two years ago, one well-traveled pair of outdoor enthusiasts set out to build a new home that captured the flavor of their much adored Costa Rican mountainside. Their imaginings led them to select a lush lot bordering a state forest preserve as their natural setting. Inspiration then evolved into a warm, Latin influenced beauty that perfectly blends their beloved nature with alfresco living and sophisticated indoor spaces. Well learned lessons from tropical environments prompted this couple to construct a home built of 6 thick poured concrete. Insulated Concrete Formed (ICF) walls are 12 inches thick. The thick walls ward off the heat on sweltering hot days and are engineered to withstand winds of 150 MPH. Dark wood mahogany doors and windows, also engineered to withstand 150 MPH winds, are sourced from Honduras and accent the home's entry and embellish the views to the enclosed courtyard. New construction meets old world charm in this well constructed home that embraces the outdoors. Dark wood ceiling beams and dark stained windows and casings add rustic flavor to white walls and breezy spaces. Porcelain terra cotta style floor tiles and hand painted tile accents cool the senses and add whimsy in unexpected places. 136 Grand Flora Way's remarkable curb appeal is a gesture toward unique and an embracement of an earlier time. Arrive to a smooth, white, hard-coat stucco exterior with dark wood accents and a front courtyard planted in herbs and edged in Spanish white landscape pebbles. Enter an arched wooden front door to a dramatic two-story entry and let the oohs and ahs begin. Prepare to be drawn outdoors to the enclosed, screened, open-air courtyard where year-round living includes a 10' X 10' heated, salt-water hot tub/splash pool. A wall-mounted fountain ripples down painted tiles to make a splash in this soothing, jetted tub that serves as a soothing hot spa in cooler months and an invigorating splash pool in hot weather. In just under 1000 square feet of charming outdoor space, our owners have created the ultimate in year-round outdoor living rooms. Lush plantings and fruit trees accent stained wood ceilings and overlook the private backyard that borders a state forest. Relaxed gathering spaces lead to open-air dining for ten. A wood burning outdoor fireplace provides sparkling ambiance and warming embers. A second built-in chimney houses a removable cast iron charcoal grill. A half-bath is located conveniently near the pool. Outdoors leads back to indoors on three sides. Doors and windows open to dining/entry, kitchen/living, and master suite. If this couple ever convinces a party to come indoors, indoor dining accommodates an additional 8-10 guests. The chef's kitchen incorporates Dacor and Frigidaire appliances in an ultra convenient configuration with charming, old-world feel. A copper sink and a river rock marble backsplash enhance the kitchen space. A wet bar serves dining and living areas. A gas fireplace with a charming cypress mantel highlights the family room. Two comfortable guest bedroom suites, one ADA compliant, include luscious private bathrooms. The spacious master bedroom opens to the courtyard and includes his and her closets. The master bath continues the home's old world feel by incorporating custom cypress cabinetry and shelving. For maximum comfort and energy conservation, this home includes 1" foam insulation under interior floors, a sealed attic with 6" of spray foam insulation, 2 geothermal HVAC units with 250' wells, a natural gas 50 gallon hot water heater, and an irrigation well and pump. Furnishings are available for purchase separately. Botany Bayou is a gated, waterfront subdivision located just east of Sandestin Resort. Neighborhood amenities include a swimming pool, hiking trails, and a waterfront dock. Trees, nature and the Choctawhatchee Bay surround Botany Bayou. How could the owners ever leave this fabulous home? Only for a Costa Rican adventure, of course. Please call today to schedule your tropical tour of 136 Grand Flora Way.