This custom home located in a private setting along the 12th Fairway of the Fred Couples Signature Golf Course in Destin's desirable community of Kelly Plantation offers a fantastic indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The fabulous floorplan balances large, open, flowing spaces in the common areas, which make the home ideal for entertaining, with more intimate spaces and a greater separation and privacy in the bedrooms, office, and bonus room. The large foyer is open to the formal dining room and flows into the formal living area with sightlines to the adjoining kitchen. Towering ceilings with thick crown molding, large Palladian-style windows, rich window treatments, and custom architectural details add grandeur and provide an excellent backdrop for your own artwork and dcor... The main entertaining rooms feature easy-to-clean tile floors, while most of other rooms have gorgeous rich wood floors. The gourmet kitchen includes abundant granite countertops, a huge breakfast bar, separate butler's area, stainless appliances including a double oven, two dishwashers, huge GE Profile refrigerator, 6-burner cooktop with pot filler, Thermidor hood, and eat-in breakfast nook. With abundant space and conveniences, it's a host's dream. It also flows into a large family room with two sets of stacking sliders that open to the large patio around the pool--all fully screened for comfort both day and night!

Double glass doors lead to the office, which offers a full wall of wood built-ins including a computer desk. The master wing includes bedroom with tray ceiling and sliders to the patio, his-and-hers closets, and a sumptuous bath with double granite-topped vanities, a vaulted ceiling, jetted tub, and tile shower. Each of the other 3 bedrooms in this split floorplan have their own en suite bath. Above the 3-car garage is hidden a bonus room--perfect for a man cave, play room, project room, or more. The fabulous lanai is sure to get a lot of use as it includes patio area both under roof and open to the sun/stars, an attractive pool, spa, Dacor grill, and plenty of room to entertain.

Custom built by Ben Porter, the home's solidly built brick exterior offers a classic look as well as peace of mind. There are two filterless, hypoallergenic HVAC units. The yard includes mature foliage--much of it floral--which adds to the privacy and peaceful setting. Additional landscaping in the rear could provide a wide vista of the fairway, if desired. If you are looking for a residence that is perfect for entertaining yet also comfortable for just your family, this home has a great deal to offer!