A Beachside Gated Community with 320' of Deeded Beach and North & South Entrance Gates. The most sought after plan in the community boasts a large Kitchen open to the Great Room with high vaulted ceilings and porcelain tile floors throughout. Unique double split plan separates the Master Suite from Guest Bath & 3 Guest Bedrooms. Front bedroom often serves as a study or den with double entry doors for privacy or an open room. Plenty of room to entertain with large kitchen offering 3 eating areas including breakfast nook, Granite step up casual bar area & a separate Dining Room. Kitchen has Granite counter tops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, double sink, upgraded plumbing fixtures, pendent lights & a walk in pantry. Laundry room, with washer & dryer, is located off kitchen. The spacious Master Suite has a sizable walk-in closet & a Master Bath with double vanity, large garden tub with shower & a linen closet. Guest Bedrooms share a full bath. This home backs up to the community preservation offering natural privacy from the backyard or covered patio. The front yard is expansive with a unique double Pindo Palm as a focal point. Double garage & driveway will accommodate 4 vehicles. This home has a sprinkler system that is on a well keeping your water bill low. Paradise Retreat has nicely landscaped Common Areas, sidewalks, street lights, and Nine Retention Ponds that keep this community Dry. Low HOA fees of $708 yearly. A friendly community convenient to shopping at Destin Commons, Silver Sands Outlet Mall & Grand Blvd restaurants & shops, Sandestin, Golf Courses, movie theaters & Sacred Heart Hospital. Perfect for a primary home, secondary home, investment & rental property. Long term rentals have grossed up to $2200 monthly; short term rentals have grossed up to $60,000 yearly and even higher with a pool. Buyer to verify all room and lot dimensions. 2015 Taxes were $2476. Enjoy a lifestyle close to the white sand beaches & beautiful blue waters.