Homes For Sale in Destin, FL

Proudly presenting one of Destin's most historic estates, the Clary Mansion...nestled on a bluff overlooking scenic Joe's Bayou in Destin. Never before offered for sale, this graceful residence encompasses 8,500 square feet, 5 private bedroom retreats with 5 baths. Its irreplaceable, tranquil setting boasts 300 feet of deep-water on a vast 3.38 acre estate comprised of three contiguous lots. The fabulous detail is consistent through every stately room in the home, which was constructed under the strict supervision of the famed owners, Roger & Ella Clary, original partners in the world famous Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The level of grandeur of this remarkable property is unparalleled in Destin! Private showings are by scheduled appointment only.

Superb waterfront acreage with gorgeous Westerly views across the scenic Choctawhatchee Bay, East Pass, and the world-famous, "Crab Island", and a very rare development site strongly influenced by Destin's historical Harbor District, accommodating Florida's largest commercial fishing fleet; hence, the early explorers' characterization, "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village". The site's Calhoun Mixed Use zoning (click main image above to view City of Destin's zoning fact sheet) permits many viable, development opportunities for this largest commercially-zoned, waterfront site remaining available in West Destin! With almost 300' of prime bay-frontage, and over 3.5 acres of quintessential, old Florida feel draped with fabulous 150+ year old live oaks, this is an irreplaceable enclave and will most certainly yield a marketable end product. The City's Tier 3 zoning permits up to 56 units of residential density, 70' 6-story height limitation, and just under 80,000 sf of commercial space for a hotel, marina, and general store. Buyer must verify all information and specifications, further validating all data and potential uses with the City of Destin.

MAGNIFICENT BAYFRONT MANSION IN BURNT PINE. SPECTACULAR WESTERN VIEWS OVER THE BAY. This custom home built in 2007 has an ALL THREAD CONSTRUCTION for extensive wind protection and slate and mahogany details throughout. It has 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 3 half baths with a spacious floor plan and sits at the end of a cul de sac. The master bedroom is on the first floor with awesome views of the bay. The master bath is like a spa with radiant heated marble floors, custom shower and bathtub and a master closet the size of another bedroom. This home is an entertainers dream with a gourmet kitchen which includes custom cabinetry, top of the line appliances, island bar and a 2nd kitchen/pantry. There is over 1200 sq. ft. of screened lanai on the back porch with an outdoor kitchen with cypress wood cabinets and ceiling, fireplace and overlooks the custom pool, spa and bay. Also included is an office, media room, 2nd level sun porch, elevator, "Smart Home" wiring, generator and Mahogany doors including the garage doors. There are two garages and tons of storage space.

Uncompromised elegance epitomizes this prestigious, penthouse residence encompassing two floors at the exclusive, Gulf-front address of Grand Dunes in Destin, Florida. This 4100 sq. ft. masterpiece offers 180 views of the pristine, snow white beaches and Caribbean-like waters that characterize the Emerald Coast of Florida, a playground for the affluent from all over the world. It is the ultimate indulgence in luxury and opulence, offering 5 private bedroom retreats, 5 lavishly detailed baths, a formal dining table that will accommodate 10 fortunate guests, a study, and a screening room with stadium seating, state of the art electronics, snack and cocktail bar, and an 80" screen. Your family will enjoy the multi-tier balconies off bedrooms and the living areas, with the main lanai featuring an outdoor kitchen and plenty of room to relax in the plush dcor. The fabulous interior was designed by renowned decorator, Gary Killough, and is reminiscent of the Tuscan style, inspired by frequent trips to exquisite European estates. Only the finest, handcrafted furnishings, gorgeous stones, luxurious fabrics, gilded and hand-forged metals, and nature's most impressive woods were used to create this work of art. Acclaimed faux finisher, Glenn Williams, transformed the treyed master bedroom and great room ceilings into ornate designs, as well as the residences private elevator doors into split mahogany panels. Authentic Venetian plaster walls exude a very warm, finely finished appeal. The home will be conveyed fully furnished, including the wide array of original art that was discerningly collected by the owner. The secured and gated resort of Grand Dunes offers its owners a grand lobby with informal bar, social parlor, conference room, private beach, tennis, fitness, pool, and covered parking. The new executive owner will enjoy the convenience of flying private to Destin Airport's new luxury terminal, Destin Jet, located only 10 minutes away. If commercial air travel is of preference, the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) offers various carriers, including Southwest Airline's many nonstop flights.

SELLER APPROVED $655,000 PRICE REDUCTION ON 8/1/11! ENORMOUS GULF-FRONT PARCEL IN THE PREMIER DESTIN LOCATION IS PRICED TO SELL!! Situated just to the East of The Back Porch Restaurant & Signature Beach and just to the West of Silver Beach, you will find one of the highest profile Gulf-front parcel to hit the Destin market in years. This property includes 6 contiguous parcels, and boasts 151 ft of gorgeous Destin Beach frontage and 150 ft of Scenic Hwy 98 frontage. 1900 Old Hwy 98 is located in the center of all of the world class amenities that Destin has to offer, and is only 5 minutes from Destin Airport. The current owners have a Development Order for a 12 Story, 16 unit, 54,540 sq. ft luxury tower and received the final DEP approval in 01/2010. The property is zoned Gulf Resort Mixed Use (GRMU) and the Density (Tier 2 Dev) allows for 25 units per acre. This is the perfect development opportunity, and all of the heavy lifting has been completed for you! This iconic property could also be transformed into an exclusive family waterfront enclave. All 6 parcels are offered as one, and sold as is. Structures that are currently located on the property will convey with no material value and no seller warranty. Here is your chance to grab a major foothold on the Gulf at a reduced price!

Fabulous newly constructed home at The Estates at Indian Point, Destin's next & most exclusive gated bay front community. Gorgeous lot with mature live oaks and over 147 feet of water front on the Bay and at the mouth of deep water Indian Bayou. With 7,850 square feet of living space, this spectacular home lives large with seven bedrooms, seven full and two half baths, formal living and dining room with fireplace, large open kitchen with custom cabinetry, built-in professional grade stainless appliances, granite counter tops and large breakfast bar, great room with fireplace and wood beamed ceiling, home theater room, luxurious master suite with fireplace and spa inspired bath, library, wine room, office with beautiful built-in's & Fireplace, Game Room, Large Screened Outdoor Living Room with Summer Kitchen & fireplace, in ground bay front pool and hot tub, deepwater boat dock with dockage for 70'+ vessel, three car garage, and so much more! A one of a kind home on a one of a kind lot!

Spectacular gated bay front estate with 300 feet of water frontage! Custom built to exacting specifications with quality materials, craftsmanship and an eye for detail. Carefully designed with family in mind! An impressive entry graced with leaded glass doors opens to a large foyer with a water feature fountain and your first glimpse of the bay. Large living area with two seating areas, fireplace and built in entertainment center. Any cook will love the large gourmet kitchen, with 6-burner Thermadore gas cook top, double side-opening ovens, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Sub Zero freezer, two warming drawers, ice maker, large walk-in pantry, lots of cabinetry and beautiful granite counters. There is a cozy breakfast nook overlooking the pool and a larger dining area with room for a large table. Just off the kitchen is the grill kitchen (the guys will love this....grilling indoors!) with a stainless steel grill and Thermadore hood, deep sink and an oven. Also on the first level is the game room, a handsome study with built-ins and a fireplace, an exercise room and a very spacious master suite with curved bedroom, large sitting area, morning kitchen, his and hers walk-in closets with custom built-ins and a washer/dryer hookup in hers, luxurious master bath with walk-in shower, jetted tub, two vanities, private water closet. Also on the first level is a laundry room, two powder rooms. A sweeping curved stairway leads from the foyer to the second level gallery and features four spacious bedrooms, each with a private bath, the media room complete with fireplace, granite topped bar with cabinets, microwave, ice machine and refrigerator. There is also a playroom and an additional room currently used as a sewing room but could be a hobby room or a number of other uses. Additional interior features include Permacast columns, recessed lighting, crown molding, an elevator, central vac, travertine floors, three washer/dryer hookups, six HVAC units, four gas hot water heaters, one electric hot water heater. Step outside and enjoy the brick paver patio, sparkling pool (10 foot deep end with diving board) with spa and fountain, pool house with refrigerator, half bath, sauna and storage closet. And you have your very own white sandy beach! There is also a heated and cooled kennel, which is not included in the heated and cooled square footage and a three car garage. So much thought went into every single detail! This is a must see for the discriminating buyer!

WALKING ON SUNSHINE is the name of this Architectural Dream Beachfront Home, GULF-FRONT, PRIVATE ACCESS TO BEACH, PRIVATE BEACH to MID TIDE LINE - AMAZING 4TH FLOOR SUN DECK: 50 FEET WIDE WITH POOL, GRILL, ICE MAKER, SINK. HALF BATH -SUNSET VIEWS -RELAX WITH FRIENDS/FAMILY IN THE POOL ALL DAY WHILE OVERLOOKING THE BEACH BELOW AND TURQUOISE WATERS OF THE GULF. Spectacular Views from All 3 Balconies/Decks, Luxury equipped and many, many extras-DESTINY BY THE SEA IS THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS GATED/GULF FRONT COMMUNITY IN DESTIN, FLORIDA. This beautiful 5600 sq. ft, 7 BEDROOMS/ 6 BATHROOMS with 2 Half Bathrooms AND 2 Full Sitting Rooms-- Gulf Front Home is complete with many luxurious features like the private pool on the 4th floor and Grill Area with unobstructed views of the beautiful Emerald Coast for as far as you can see to the east and west and Majestic Views of the Sunrise and Sunset Just imagine sitting on the 4th floor overlooking the GULF and watching the sunset in the afternoons after a Sun-Filled day on the sandy white beaches. This home has a Mahogany Wood Trimmed Elevator, Dolby Surround Sound System, high-end custom lighting, cabinetry and mosaic stonework throughout. Those are just a few of the amenities that make this home stand out from the rest.THIS GULF-Front Home has 2 Master Baths complete with a sauna shower to relieve those daily stresses. But how can anyone be stressed when staying in such a beautiful home. This beach front luxury home has convenient laundry facilities on three floors. Spray foam insulation throughout the entire home. Have you ever stayed in a home that just would not cool... well you do not have to worry about that here...Relax and take in the breathtaking views on one of the many covered decks and/or patios. This beach front home has a wine refrigerator, 2 ice makers, a refrigerator on every floor, 3 gas fireplaces, security system, tile and/or stone floors. Gourmet Chefs kitchen with custom appliances. Rental projections are close to $300,000!

Exquisite custom home situated on a large bay front lot in the desirable gated golf community of Regatta Bay featuring exceptional construction, quality materials and craftsmanship on 137 feet of bay frontage making Fairwinds on the Bay truly one of Destin's most spectacular residences. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with an impressive private, gated entrance, Jerusalem stone stairway and water feature fountain. Custom leaded glass front doors open to a large foyer and living area with an entire wall of windows offering the first of many gorgeous bay views. The formal dining area is adjacent to the living area and the gourmet kitchen that will please the fussiest cook, with a large center island, gleaming granite counters, Thermadore cook top, two Subzero refrigerator drawer and two freezer drawers. The butler's pantry next to the kitchen has an additional full-size refrigerator, lots of storage and counter space and a convenient pass through to the kitchen (disguised in the cabinetry) for easy entertaining. With the casual dining area and cozy waterfront family room, this will surely be a favorite gathering place for family and friends. Also on this level is the incredible master suite, with a generously sized bedroom and sitting area with fireplace, both with bay views, and a luxurious master bath with double vanity, jetted tub, separate walk-in shower, large walk-in closet with custom built-ins. On the west wing of this level is the ladies study, three additional bedrooms and two full baths. On the ground level is a large family room, complete with built-ins, large granite bar, beautiful salt water aquarium. Everyone will love the movie theatre, which features stadium seating. Additionally on this level are two bedrooms, two luxurious baths, a study/library, an exercise room, storage room and 600 bottle Vinotheque wine cabinet. Step out onto the screened lanai and enjoy a tropical oasis, resplendent with a sparkling pool, hot tub, water features including a fire breathing dragon fountain, fire pit, full summer kitchen, numerous seating and lounging areas surrounded by lush, mature landscaping and strategically designed outdoor lighting. Private pier with boat dock...the perfect place to savor a legendary Destin sunset. Fairwinds on the Bay is so extravagant, so architecturally significant, that is should be considered as as the Emerald Coast's contribution to America's Castles. No expense has been spared on this palatial home! Just some of the custom features include inlaid marble floors throughout, granite topped custom cabinetry, designer sinks, faux finishes, trayed and domed ceilings, deep crown molding, upgraded lighting and media technology. Every modern convenience has been provided in an expansive, well-designed floor plan in a jewel of setting.

Magnificent bay front home featuring superior construction, incomparable upgrades, finishes and appointments throughout! Meticulously designed with elegance, taste and comfort in mind. Spacious, open floor plan is perfect for family and entertaining, with formal living and dining rooms, an open gathering room, casual dining and gourmet kitchen, study, incredible master suite with a luxurious master bath, two en suite guest bedrooms, laundry center on the first level. On the second level is an additional family room with a media center and room for a pool table, two guest suites with private baths that each open onto a large bay front balcony. In addition, there is a separate 500 square foot guest house. The living areas as well as the master suite all open onto a 3500 square foot screened lanai featuring a large outdoor living room, incredible summer kitchen with large grill, 2-burner gas stove, warming drawer, refrigerator, ice maker and dishwasher all adjoining an additional living area complete with fireplace and media cabinet. But the centerpiece of this fabulous outdoors space is the infinity edge pool features water jets and state of the art fiber optic lighting. There's a private boat dock with boat slip and lift and two jet ski lifts. No details were overlooked! Finely appointed with travertine floors, bamboo and cherry wood floors, faux finishes, designer lighting, 8" crown molding, handcrafted cabinetry, custom window treatments, rough-edged granite counters, professional grade stainless appliances, on-demand hot water system. For added peace of mind, there is a backup generator that runs the entire home in the effect of a power outage. Three-car garage plus golf cart bay. Owner has LOMA letter in hand, so no flood insurance is required. For the discriminating buyer, this is a must see! As always, all dimensions important to the Buyer should be verified.