126 Sunset Ridge Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 979348)

Description

Tucked away in the heart of Watercolor's sought-after Phase I, 126 Sunset Ridge Lane is a beautifully curated coastal retreat that combines timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. Located in the intimate Rose Garden Mews—where just 12 homes surround scenic Crimson Park—this home offers both privacy and walkability, just steps from the Watercolor Beach Club, shopping, and dining. Encompassing 2,016 square feet, this beautifully maintained property offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, including a private one-bedroom carriage house. The main residence features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, while the detached carriage house—complete with a kitchenette—offers a refined retreat for guests or an exceptional rental opportunity. Inside, the home is filled with

Supplements: charm and style. A recent renovation (completed in November 2022), led by designer Caroline Gidiere of Birmingham, includes blue-and-white tile flooring, stylish light fixtures throughout, fresh interior paint, and new living, dining, and kitchen furnishings that complement the home's relaxed yet refined aesthetic. The kitchen has been tastefully updated and pairs coastal style with practical function, offering a clean, inviting space for everyday use or entertaining. A newer HVAC system adds to the home's comfort and efficiency. Enjoy the quiet beauty of the pocket park from the welcoming front porch, or unwind on the screened back porch-an ideal space for outdoor dining. The main house has never been rented, while the carriage house was recently added to a rental program and is already generating strong bookings,making this a rare opportunity for both personal enjoyment and investment potential. Homes in this prime park-front location rarely come to market. Don't miss your chance to own this unforgettable Watercolor cottage!

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 1240.08 Status: Sold Under Contract Date: 2025-07-26 Sold Date: 2025-08-28 Sold Price: $2,500,000

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 1388.39 List Date: 2025-06-23 Current Price: $2,500,000 List Price: $2,799,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek Elementary School: Dune Lakes Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: Lot 14 ROSE GARDEN MEWS at WATERCOLOR PB 14-28 OR 2273-419 OR 2766-2155 OR 3052-3081

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Florida Cottage SqFt Source: Appraiser Immediate Occupancy: Yes Garage: No Carport: Yes Carport Spaces: 1 Covered Spaces: 1 Driveway Spaces: 2 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2016 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 5 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2003 Acreage: 0.11

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Buyer Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 1840 Annual Assessment Amount: 7360 Assessment Paid: Quarterly New Buyer Fee: Yes New Buyer Fee Amt: 307 New Buyer Fee Paid: $ Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Tucked away in the heart of Watercolor's sought-after Phase I, 126 Sunset Ridge Lane is a beautifully curated coastal retreat that combines timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. Located in the intimate Rose Garden Mews—where just 12 homes surround scenic Crimson Park—this home offers both privacy and walkability, just steps from the Watercolor Beach Club, shopping, and dining. Encompassing 2,016 square feet, this beautifully maintained property offers four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, including a private one-bedroom carriage house. The main residence features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, while the detached carriage house—complete with a kitchenette—offers a refined retreat for guests or an exceptional rental opportunity. Inside, the home is filled with

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Carport Detached: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Dock: 1 Fishing: 1 Pets Allowed: 1 Pickle Ball: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Playground: 1 Pool: 1 Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1 Tennis: 1

Construction/Siding

Frame: 1 Roof Metal: 1 Roof Pitched: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1

Utilities

Community Water: 1 Gas - Natural: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1 Underground: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

BBQ Pit/Grill: 1 Fireplace: 1 Porch: 1 Porch Screened: 1 Rain Gutter: 1 Shower: 1

Interior

Ceiling Beamed: 1 Ceiling Vaulted: 1 Fireplace Gas: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Furnished - All: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Newly Painted: 1 Pantry: 1 Renovated: 1 Walls Wainscoting: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatment All: 1 Woodwork Painted: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1 Stove/Oven Gas: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

AC - High Efficiency: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Gas: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBath Tile: 1 MBed First Floor: 1

Master Bedroom

First: 1

Bedroom

First: 1 Second: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Internet Service: 1 Legal: 1 Management: 1 Master Association: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1 Security: 1 Trash: 1 TV Cable: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East Street #: 126 Street Name: Sunset Ridge Street Suffix: Lane State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR Parcel ID: 15-3S-19-25400-000-0140

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Zoning: Resid Single Family Parking Features: Carport Detached Project Facilities: Beach; Dock; Fishing; Pets Allowed; Pickle Ball; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis Exterior: BBQ Pit/Grill; Fireplace; Porch; Porch Screened; Rain Gutter; Shower Interior: Ceiling Beamed; Ceiling Vaulted; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - All; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Newly Painted; Pantry; Renovated; Walls Wainscoting; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All; Woodwork Painted Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer Utilities: Community Water; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable; Underground Energy: AC - High Efficiency; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Gas Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First; Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional Fees Include: Accounting; Internet Service; Legal; Management; Master Association; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 12 Length: 14.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 14 x 12 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 18 x 15 Length: 18.00 Width: 15.00 Remarks: kitchen/dining combo Dimensions: 18 x 15 Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 15 Length: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 15 x 15 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 12 Length: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 12 x 12 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 18 x 16 Length: 18.00 Width: 16.00 Dimensions: 18 x 16 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 21 x 15 Length: 21.00 Width: 15.00 Remarks: carriage with kitchenette Dimensions: 21 x 15