This magnificent waterfront estate combines elegance with eminent livability! Set on the deep-water of Indian Bayou on the Choctawhatchee Bay, in Destin's gated, master-planned country club and golf community known as Kelly Plantation, this award-winning home (prestigious Aurora accolades) presents the perfect backdrop for both fabulous entertaining and a relaxed Florida lifestyle. The 2-story entry opens to a grand foyer with gleaming marble floors, large granite-topped bar, and curving staircase with iron-wrought railings. The inviting view of the beautiful patio and pool and the sparkling waters of the bay draws the eye, as does the 400-gallon aquarium that separates the formal living and dining rooms. Built by Bill Johnson and designed by the Evans Group, a nationally acclaimed firm... , the spaces and details are exquisitely designed to showcase your decor, while the floorplan flows effortlessly from one living space into the next. In the gourmet kitchen, top-of-the-line appliances blend with custom cabinetry, including a Subzero refrigerator, four refrigerator drawers, double oven, warming drawers, two dishwashers, ice machine, professional range, and more. Or grill your day's catch in the summer kitchen on the patio, which includes a Thermador grill and two stainless sinks. Past the double doors of the study lies the master wing. With a morning kitchen, sitting and/or exercise room, incredible closet, marble-framed gas fireplace and entertainment center in the bedroom, and a huge, luxurious bathroom, you could spend all day in your private retreat. Up the stairs--or the elevator--the large balcony/loft with another bar/mini-kitchen makes a perfect game and media room. Two additional master suites at the ends of the second floor offer your guests privacy and gracious hospitality. Each suite enjoys its own private outdoor deck, plus access to the balcony within the screened patio. The kids will love the two additional bedrooms that are currently used as an awesome kid's bedroom and playroom. Lushly landscaped, the two-story fully screened lanai features a pool, spa, rockery waterfall, and abundant seating. Lush vegetation around the property provides privacy. The deep-water dock is a yacht-lover's dream, with room to dock a large boat plus additional watercraft, multiple lifts, ports for jet skis, fish cleaning station, and easy access to the Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The estate features both an attached and detached garage, with room for up to five vehicles. Additional conveniences include a computerized control center for music, security, etc., touch lighting in all rooms, instant hot water, two laundry rooms, three A/C units, natural gas generator, abundant storage, and much more. All the amenities of Kelly Plantation, including golf, are just down the road. Tastefully designed and executed with quality throughout, this home will enhance any lifestyle! The largest of the (3) deepwater boat slips measures 17' in width, providing 7.5' in water depth. There are two additional boat slips, each with a lift. There are (3) jet ski skids and (3) additional jet ski lifts. All features and specifications must be verified by Buyer.