17 Bluestem Lane, Santa Rosa Beach

This phase 3 Watercolor beach house, designed by Dawn Thurber, built by Romair homes and beautifully decorated by Kirstie Carollo of Bella Beach offers 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths and is 3,224 square feet and radiates southern beach charm! Upon arrival of the home you will take note of the sizeable front porch finished with Satina Brazilian hardwood decking and an inviting swing bed that overlooks one of the many green spaces that Watercolor has to offer. As you enter the home you will immediately be welcomed by the soaring 12 foot raised ceiling with gorgeous white architectural beams, walls adorned with floor to ceiling white shiplap and an open floor plan that is light and bright and perfect for entertaining guests and enjoying family time! The living area is large yet cozy with a 48inch fireplace finished with shiplap on the upper part and a custom milled stone surround that mimics shiplap as a focal point of the space and opens to the large dining area complete with a dry bar and 15 inch subzero ice maker. The kitchen has a large center island with elegant quartz countertop with an 18 inch countertop extension and finished cabinet panels along the sides and backside of the island. The kitchen offers a sizeable walk in pantry, a white Kohler farmhouse sink including a reverse osmosis filtered water system, a wood paneled 36 inch Sub Zero refrigerator, 48 inch wolf gas range with center griddle, 24 inch Subzero beverage refrigerator, Sharp microwave drawer and a wood paneled Asko dishwasher. The home has a generously sized laundry room with a utility sink, Carrara marble countertops and open shelving and access to storage under the stairs. A half bath is conveniently located in the hall. The home offers two bedrooms on the first floor, both with custom drapery, large walk in closets and ensuite baths with custom tile and frameless glass shower doors. The home has engineered wire brushed floors throughout the entire first floor with the exception of the bathrooms which all have custom tile and the bunk/game/media room (2nd floor) which has Shaw carpet. Journey on up to the second floor while enjoying the custom stair posts and balusters to find the master suite stunningly completed with a white shiplap ceiling, custom drapery, walk in closet, and the master bath with white subway tile in running bond pattern on the walls of the frameless walk in glass shower, quartz double vanity with a floating mirror and water closet, a kids dream of a bunk room with attached game/media room with Shaw carpet, custom drapery and an ensuite bath, finally an additional bedroom also with white shiplap ceiling, custom drapery, and an ensuite bath. As if the home itself doesn't have it all, head on out to the back paver patio where the you will enjoy your own chlorine HEATED and COOLED pool with jets and blue quartz plaster. If you don't feel like lounging in the pool then you can relax in some shade under the large cabana which offers a tv and a 42 inch outdoor fireplace also with a wood frame chimney, smooth stucco finish, quartz surround and hearth with reclaimed wood mantle. A perfect spot to hang with the kids to watch a movie or some football in the fall. The property has a large storage room (13.10 x 8) for all of your bikes and beach toys. Some other additional features this property offers are a tankless hot water system, security cameras, a wired and monitored fire and police alarm system, surround sound system for the televisions and sonos music sound system in the kitchen, dining room ceiling, living room, front porch ceiling and back patio by both the pool and cabana. This property is located just one house off of the state park making it one of the quieter locations in Watercolor but yet still it is just a short walk to the Frog pool and also close to the bridge that crosses Western Lake into phase 1 of Watercolor leading to the beach. The home can also be conveniently accessed from the alley behind it and offers 4 parking spaces. WaterColor community includes residential homes and an award-winning beach side resort located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches and alongside serene Western Lake. The community is designed to have a small-town feel and is perfect for exploring on foot or by bike. Quaint streets and pathways connect homes to the community's parks, lush green spaces and shops. Resident have access to both tennis and pickle ball courts and a pro shop with tennis gear. Private lessons, group clinics and other activities are available throughout the year. The community also includes access to a boathouse with paddle boards, kayaks and fishing equipment; an outdoor amphitheater; a lakeside pool; and a bike barn. WaterColor is home to 9 community pools, including three at the Beach Club and three at Camp WaterColor (including a lazy river and waterslide). Camp Watercolor also offers a basketball court and a playground. Throughout Watercolor you will find 5 miles of hiking and biking trails, multiple park areas and several docks that are great to let the kids fish in. Resort living at its finest! Call to schedule a showing today!