Seemingly transplanted from the Dutch Antilles, this stunning Burnt Pine home is a newer construction than its neighbors. Golfers will be in paradise with views of the 12th green and lake and access to four outstanding golf courses in the wider Sandestin community. Approached from a quiet, leafy street, this magnificent five-bedroom home has a brick-paved driveway cutting through the mature landscaping to a two-car garage. Beneath the slate roof, the stucco exterior is enhanced with decorative, yet practical, rain chains.

Sheltering within a prominent covered porch, the steel front door opens into a foyer, leading into a huge great room with views of the pool and golf course glimpses beyond. On either side of the foyer, there’s a spacious home office and a formal dining area for entertaining. Twelve-foot ceilings create a sense of space in the chef’s kitchen. Fully appointed, it has top-of-the-range stainless appliances brandishing top-name brands, including a 48-in. Wolf range, Bosch dishwasher, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. A pantry with a wine cooler and a separate laundry are tucked neatly out of sight. Quartz countertops grace two oversized islands; one for food prep and the other for casual dining, pre-dinner drinks and canapes. The adjoining living space has soaring vaulted ceilings and a brick fireplace feature with gas fire. Wall accents and built-ins are all part of the $120,000 designer lighting and interior decor. Wood laminate flooring flows towards a bank of windows and doors leading to a courtyard with a private pool. Gushing water spouts add visual and aural effects. A built-in summer kitchen makes outdoor entertaining easy.

Beyond the gate, an open grassy backyard offers green space for relaxing while mature podocarpus trees provide subtle screening from the 12th green and lake. The split floorplan of the home puts the primary suite in a separate wing on one side of the house with three guest bedrooms and three bathrooms on the opposite side. The master suite is lavishly appointed with an accent wall, custom decor and wall art. Two custom closets have built-ins, while the opulent bathroom includes a freestanding tub, a tiled shower with dual shower heads and a twin vanity, all arranged beneath a glittering chandelier. Wood-tread stairs wind up to the second floor, which has a versatile space currently used as an additional bedroom. It boasts a walk-in closet, a generous sitting area and a private bathroom with shower.

Sandestin is known for its outstanding amenities, including four golf courses, 15 tennis courts, 19 pools, and a state-of-the-art fitness center within the 2,400-acre complex. Head to the marina at Baytowne Wharf for endless watersports and waterfront dining, or browse the boutiques and specialty shops along Grand Boulevard. If you long for a day at the nearby beach, a complimentary tram makes the experience easy and hassle-free.