We invite you to this magnificent 18 acre Bay Front Gated Estate which is one of the most exclusive waterfront estates on the Emerald Coast. Live in grandeur in this custom home situated on over 800 feet of bay frontage on the Intra Coastal Waterway known as the Choctawhatchee Bay designed to capture the breathtaking views. This stately home is offered fully furnished except for some antiques. Enjoy it as a single family compound, or should you wish, develop a prestigious gated neighborhood of large home sites. You will arrive through stately wrought iron gates and the brick paved entry drive meanders for several hundred yards offering total privacy amidst a backdrop of lush landscape. vegetation and trees. The ''Monet-like'' picturesque fishing pond features an island, a bridge,

Supplements: water lilies, and abundant wildlife. The richly decorated and graciously sized living room offers awe inspiring views of the sprawling lawn and bay. A formal Dining room with coffered hand painted ceiling and chandelier sets the stage for elegant dining. A gentleman's study and office is conveniently located within the home. The Kitchen is indeed a ''Recipe for Living'' and any dish is possible with the professional DCS 5 burner slide in gas range, Fisher Paykel dishwasher, Sub-Zero Refrigeration, Custom Walk-in Pantry and Cabinetry. The well conceived floor plan is designed for family entertaining as the kitchen flows to the eat-in niche, den and keeping room. All rooms throught-out the home have custom Plantation Shutters, French doors with security locks, superior Electronic Lighting on dimmers and an indoor/outdoor Sound System. The home features a covered wrap around Veranda and a screened Porch. Two Bay Front Master Suites include fabulous Master Baths with marble countertops, jetted tub, separate steam shower, his and her sinks, vanity and generous closets with built-ins. The semi-attached 2 car Garage/Guest quarters includes a complete apartment with a separate Living Room, Dining area, Kitchen, Bedroom and Bath. There is also a large Artist Studio/gym/Workshop, as well as a powerful Gas-Generator to serve the whole house and guest house should there ever be a power outage. In conclusion, the property offers a variety of mature trees, massive Water Frontage, a rock sea wall and a large 2- story Boat Dock with 2 lifts. We invite you to call today for an appointment to preview this one of a kind bay front Estate Home in Walton County. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------