1600 beach drive

Welcome to a designer home that offers beach living at its finest. Designed by one of the most accomplished architects in the South and built by one of the Gulf Coast's most experienced builders, this home sits above Highway 90 on Beach Drive, offering unparalleled beach views. This +-8,064 square foot residence contains 4 bedrooms (2 of which are master suites each boasting beach views), 5 full bathrooms, half-bath adjoining the kitchen, 3 gas fireplaces, and sits on nearly a full acre of land (+-.87 of an acre). A beautiful arching wooden front door greets you as you enter the foyer. To the right is a formal parlor, to the left the formal dining room, each with spectacular beach views. This home was specifically designed to maximize the natural light and beach views. As you continue into the home, the living room and bar area await you with +-28' high ceilings. There are 2 master suites on the first level, each with a beach view, walk-in closet, sitting room/office/nursery, ultra air jet tub, steam shower, and double vanity. The kitchen along with the adjoining breakfast room both offer stunning beach views. Equipped with top of the line, stainless steel appliances, the kitchen has 6 gas stove-burners (industrial grade), stove top griddle, retractable vent, 2 gas ovens, convection oven, microwave, warming drawer, double drawer dishwasher, island ice maker, cold filtered chiller, boiling water faucet, and built in refrigerator/freezer. Two kitchen islands, ideal for hosting, are a focal point. A large walk-in pantry with custom shelving and a separate Butler's pantry with a sink complete the kitchen area. There is a sitting porch adjoining the breakfast room with beach views, perfect for having coffee in the morning or cocktails in the evening. The oversized 2 car garage has an extra large walk-in storage room with custom shelving. As you enter the home through the garage, you are greeted by the mudroom/laundry area. This room houses a gas washer and dryer along with a freezer. The home has an outdoor kitchen, equipped with a top of the line built in stainless steel grill, warming drawer, beverage refrigerator with ice maker, and sink. The backyard patio has television hookups and a lovely covered sitting area with ceiling fans and skylights, an ideal area for entertaining outdoors. Once you reach the second level, you are greeted with a large living room equipped with a wet bar and beverage refrigerator with ice maker. There are 2 en suite bedrooms upstairs along with a bonus room and plenty of attic storage to boast. Don't miss this opportunity to make this Coastal gem your own.