151 W Hodge Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

In this charming, private compound on the bayou, you'll find an eclectic collection which includes a fascinating home with spacious screened porch, large workshop building, winsome potting or she shed, dock and boat lift. The property rests on three-quarters of an acre and offers privacy, waterfront and many natural components. Vaulted ceilings are locally-sawn cypress, and the soaring, two-sided stone fireplace features rock from Tennessee. There are marble counters, a cypress kitchen island topped with glass and custom-made glass door knobs. The house is just six years old and features a whole house generator with a 500 gallon buried propane tank and two Rinnai tankless water heaters. Waking up in the master bedroom requires a little lift from the pillow to gaze at sparkling water through double French doors. The other bedrooms are inviting, and all the bathrooms are contemporary. From the chandeliers and arched doorways to whitewashed walls and the loft library with glass railing, this home evokes a whimsical style of luxury. Outdoor living spaces are abundant for socializing or retreating from the world. The security systems, custom cabinetry, attic storage, all insulated and air-conditioned buildings and elevation that does not require flood insurance make this unique property very desirable and incredibly refreshing. In less than 200 yards, you enter the 30-mile long Choctawhatchee Bay where boating, fishing, kayaking and eco-tours are enjoyed year-round.