9 W Salt Box Lane, Inlet Beach

Buffered by mature trees, this beautiful Nantucket-style residence is in a quieter part of WaterSound near a private gate to the beach. Ideal as a primary residence or vacation home, this charming home was crafted by Arthur Rutenberg and is crammed with modern upgrades and amenities. Sitting on a generous corner lot with a 10-foot easement, it offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle with more than 600 square feet of porches. On the main level, the living area is the hub of the home with a well-equipped open kitchen to delight keen cooks. As well as a full range of cabinets, it has quality Bosch appliances and a breakfast bar for socializing over pre-dinner cocktails and appetizers. A large island provides additional prep space and there's a spacious dining area for laid-back entertaining.The sitting room is a bright space for relaxing with windows casting daylight across the gleaming hardwood flooring. Throw open the French doors and enjoy fresh air and views of Puttering Park from the wrap-around deck. Also on the first floor, there's a light-filled master suite allowing owners to live on one level and keep the second floor for visiting guests. The master bathroom is a spa-like retreat with a jacuzzi tub, a separate shower and his-and-hers vanities. It leads into a massive dressing room/walk-in closet. Upstairs, the quirky loft space houses two additional bedrooms with ensuite baths and high ceilings. A second sitting area/media room separates the two main bedrooms and an additional bunk room caters to young guests. A short hallway leads to the balcony for enjoying morning views of the park and surrounding neighborhood. Additional benefits of this well-planned home include a whole-house gas generator, impact-resistant windows, tankless hot water system and a garage large enough to house a vehicle and a golf cart. There's ample parking for three more cars on the expansive pavered driveway. This luxurious beach home has all the advantages of the exclusive WaterSound community including gated security and deeded beach access. Head over the sand dunes and enjoy tranquil morning walks with the seabirds or romantic sunset strolls collecting shells. There's a fitness center, community pool, parks and seven miles of boardwalks and trails encouraging a healthy active lifestyle in this slice of Florida paradise.