Come to the Beach! Inviting 5 bedroom, 5 bath, seaside beach home has refreshing views of the water from the main floor deck. The ultimate in beach living in gated community with pool and water access to Santa Rosa Sound. Upgraded with many designer touches that include Shaw Coastal Art white washed wide plank wood flooring throughout including the stairway, square edge custom cottage trim, high ceilings, and tall eight foot doors. The cook will enjoy the well designed open concept kitchen with island, breakfast bar, custom solid wood soft close cabinets, under cabinet lighting, unique decorative glass mosaic back splash, upgraded granite, wall ovens, cook-top with decorative stainless custom ventilation hood, pot filler and top of the line stainless appliances. The first living level also features a dining room, and En Suite guest bedroom and second guest bedroom with convenient bath. The second level features two En Suites and baths with Granite, Carrera Marble, and accent color cabinets. Double French doors open to nicely located Master suite offering privacy. Spacious master bedroom has many windows with water views. Luxury master bath has garden tub, tall granite vanity, shower with frameless glass enclosure and large organized walk in closet. Other features are 2 a/c units for multi-level cooling, LED lighting, electronic dimmers, fan controls, 3 car tandem parking for vehicles, finished garage interior, fenced yard, fire pit, textured flooring and covered patio on the ground level with views of the Santa Rosa Sound. Only a short distance to bike to the National Seashore or to the white sugar sand beaches and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 3,042 sq ft home is perfect for private residence or has the potential for vacation rentals. By the Sea is a gated community that features homes on the Santa Rosa Sound. Homeowners enjoy being conveniently close to the Sound and minutes away from local attractions, shopping, and restaurants. By The