85 N Watch Tower Lane, Watersound, FL 32461

$5,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 4,025 Status: Pending
Current Price: $5,250,000 List Date: 8/03/2026 Last Modified: 8/10/2026

Overview

Description

Experience unparalleled privacy and refined coastal living in this beautifully updated WaterSound Beach residence, offering a four-bedroom main home, a one-bedroom carriage house above a detached two-car garage, and a serene outdoor courtyard with a heated swimming pool. Perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac alongside a meandering creek, this home enjoys a rare sense of tranquility in the heart of the community. Thoughtfully enhanced with extensive recent upgrades, the interiors blend timeless design with elevated modern finishes. Light-filled living spaces welcome you with clean lines, custom draperies, and multiple sitting areas anchored by a gas fireplace. The kitchen is both functional and striking, featuring quartz countertops, a dramatic counter-to-ceiling designer backsplash, and a full suite of Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, now complemented by a new ice maker and thoughtfully curated designer hardware. A newly added custom built-in bar with backlit quartzite and under-c ...

Supplements: and designer dining elements--further elevate the home's turnkey appeal. The primary living area opens to a cozy screened porch leading to a private courtyard oasis, complete with a heated pool, outdoor kitchen and grill, fireplace, and TV--all overlooking the serene creek, framed by mature trees that create a lush and private backdrop. Two luxuri ...

Listing Details MLS# 1009065

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-08-07

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt
1304.35
Listing Board
Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area
18 - 30A East
Street #
85
Street Direction
N
Street Name
Watch Tower
Street Suffix
Lane
State
FL
Zip Code
32461
County
Walton
Project Name/Subdivision
WATERSOUND BEACH
Parcel ID
20-3S-18-16012-000-0560

General Property Info

Sub-Type
Detached Single Family
Design
Beach House
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled)
4025
SqFt Source
County PA Records
Full Baths
5
Half Baths
Yes
Total Bathrooms
6
# Stories
3
Year Built
2008
Immediate Occupancy
Yes
Garage
Yes
Carport
No
Garage Spaces
2
Driveway Spaces
3
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5
Pool
Yes
Pool Type
Private

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area
1806 - S of of 30A/East
Elementary School
Dune Lakes
Middle School
Seaside
High School
South Walton
Legal Description
LOT 56 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 3 PB 15-62 OR 2619-265 OR 2770-991 OR 3062-442 OR 3112-840 OR 3197-934 OR 3302-3092

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead
No
Is Subject Leased
No
Assessment Fees
Yes
Assessment Amount
1300
Annual Assessment Amount
5200
Assessment Paid
Quarterly
New Buyer Fee
Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt
0.5
New Buyer Fee Paid
%
Last Taxes
32664.27
Last Tax Year
2025
Brokerage Interest
No Interest
As Is
No

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
Experience unparalleled privacy and refined coastal living in this beautifully updated WaterSound Beach residence, offering a four-bedroom main home, a one-bedroom carriage house above a detached two-car garage, and a serene outdoor courtyard with a heated swimming pool. Perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac alongside a meandering creek, this home enjoys a rare sense of tranquility in the heart of the community. Thoughtfully enhanced with extensive recent upgrades, the interiors blend timeless design with elevated modern finishes. Light-filled living spaces welcome you with clean lines, custom draperies, and multiple sitting areas anchored by a gas fireplace. The kitchen is both functional and striking, featuring quartz countertops, a dramatic counter-to-ceiling designer backsplash, and a full suite of Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, now complemented by a new ice maker and thoughtfully curated designer hardware. A newly added custom built-in bar with backlit quartzite and under-counter lighting creates a sophisticated focal point for entertaining. Recent enhancements throughout the home include a new roof, new third-floor picture window, teak porch decking, designer lighting and wallpaper, updated plumbing fixtures, and custom California Closets--a highly sought-after upgrade that adds both luxury and functionality. Additional upgrades such as new built-in garage refrigeration, updated fireplaces with modern controls, and curated furnishings--including RH outdoor pieces

Construction Status

Construction Complete
Yes

Parking Features

Garage Detached
Yes
Guest
Yes

Waterview

Gulf
Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Controlled Access
Yes
Paved Road
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Lot Features

Covenants
Yes
Cul-De-Sac
Yes
Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Yes

Project Facilities

Beach
Yes
Deed Access
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
Gated Community
Yes
Pool
Yes
TV Cable
Yes
Waterfront
Yes

Construction/Siding

Foundation On Piling
Yes
Roof Composite Shngl
Yes
Siding Shake
Yes
Siding Wood
Yes

Utilities

Electric
Yes
Gas - Natural
Yes
Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes
TV Cable
Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family
Yes

Exterior

Balcony
Yes
Deck Covered
Yes
Fenced Lot-Part
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Guest Quarters
Yes
Pool - Heated
Yes
Pool - In-Ground
Yes
Porch
Yes
Separate Living Area
Yes
Shower
Yes
Sprinkler System
Yes
Summer Kitchen
Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Ceiling Crwn Molding
Yes
Ceiling Raised
Yes
Fireplace 2+
Yes
Floor Hardwood
Yes
Furnished - All
Yes
Guest Quarters
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Lighting Recessed
Yes
Owner's Closet
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Renovated
Yes
Shelving
Yes
Window Treatment All
Yes
Woodwork Painted
Yes

Financing

Conventional
Yes

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Ice Machine
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Refrigerator W/IceMk
Yes
Security System
Yes
Smoke Detector
Yes
Stove/Oven Dual Fuel
Yes
Washer
Yes

Energy

AC - 2 or More
Yes
AC - Central Elect
Yes
Ceiling Fans
Yes
Heat Cntrl Electric
Yes
Water Heater - Elect
Yes
Water Heater - Two +
Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity
Yes
MBath Garden Tub
Yes
MBath Separate Shwr
Yes
MBath Tile
Yes
MBed Balcony
Yes
MBed Cthdrl Ceiling
Yes
MBed Fireplace
Yes
MBed First Floor
Yes
MBed Sitting Area
Yes
MBed Walk-in Closet
Yes

Master Bedroom

First
Yes
Second
Yes

Bedroom

Second
Yes

Kitchen

First
Yes

Living Room

First
Yes

Rooms

Bedroom
Yes
Bunk Room
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Master Bathroom
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes
Separate Apartment
Yes

Fees Include

Accounting
Yes
Internet Service
Yes
Management
Yes
Master Association
Yes
Recreational Faclty
Yes
Security
Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Covenants; Cul-De-Sac; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterview: Gulf Parking Features: Garage Detached; Guest Project Facilities: Beach; Deed Access; Exercise Room; Gated Community; Pool; TV Cable; Waterfront Exterior: Balcony; Deck Covered; Fenced Lot-Part; Fireplace; Guest Quarters; Pool - Heated; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Separate Living Area; Shower; Sprinkler System; Summer Kitchen Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Raised; Fireplace 2+; Floor Hardwood; Furnished - All; Guest Quarters; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Renovated; Shelving; Window Treatment All; Woodwork Painted Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Ice Machine; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Security System; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Dual Fuel; Washer Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Elect; Water Heater - Two + Master Bedroom: First; Second Bedroom: Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Bunk Room; Dining Area; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Separate Apartment Financing: Conventional Fees Include: Accounting; Internet Service; Management; Master Association; Recreational Faclty; Security

Room Information

Room Name Level Dimensions Length Width
Dining Area First 19 x 15 19.00 15.00
Kitchen First 19 x 12 19.00 12.00
Living Room First 24 x 15 24.00 15.00
Master Bedroom First 15 x 15 15.00 15.00
Master Bathroom First 11 x 7 11.00 7.00
Master Bedroom Second 34 x 24 34.00 24.00
Bedroom Second 14 x 13 14.00 13.00
Bunk Room Third 34 x 24 34.00 24.00
Separate Apartment Second 24 x 22 24.00 22.00
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: August - 10 - 2026
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