278 Savelle Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

A lot of us crave the quiet beach getaway that made Old Florida legendary. It's harder to find since 30A has grown in popularity, but it can still be found if you know where to look. 278 Savelle Drive is an all-concrete constructed home located in Gulf Trace, a gated subdivision that's surrounded by the untouched beauty of Grayton Beach State Park.

It has private beach access buffered by coastal dune lakes on either side providing an uncrowded beach for an HOA fee of only $1,000 annually. It combines that secluded feel with a location that's minutes from Grayton Beach, Seaside, and Watercolor. It's one of those rare subdivisions that offers the best of both worlds: easy access to all of the action along 30A, and privacy that makes you feel tucked miles away.

278 Savelle stands out among the homes of Gulf Trace with its prominent gulf views over the state park, all concrete block construction, home elevator, and true 3-car garage (nearly impossible to find south of 30A.) The pool area is uniquely large for 30A.

It has a 30'x15' heated pool, 5'x5' spa with granite water feature, and over 1,400sq/ft of fenced-in pavered patio area surrounding it. Another thing that many 30A homes lack is adequate parking, but not 278 Savelle Drive. Along with the 3-car garage there's room for 8+ additional cars in the driveway.

This home also has a sizable fenced-in backyard that borders the state park along with a 500+sq/ft covered patio equipped with a built-in outdoor kitchen. The home backs up to the state park which makes a great neighbor! The lack of buildings/development due to the state park means you can hear the waves crashing from the second floor balcony.

I have really enjoyed sitting outside at this home and listening to all of the nature happening around me with birds chirping in the trees and squirrels chasing each other through the branches while the rhythm of breaking waves plays in the distance. This home has a uniquely peaceful atmosphere that stands out in my decade of selling real estate on 30A.

The deer from the park seem to agree, we frequently see them grazing along 278 Savelle's fence line and sometimes even sleeping with their fawns underneath the magnolia tree in the backyard. When I think about 278 Savelle Drive the quality of construction stands out to me.

It's all concrete block, and over 90% of homes in the area are not concrete. Of those that are, many choose to have concrete only on the first floor because it's an expensive building material. 278 Savelle Drive is all concrete, which benefits you in several ways.

First, it means much lower insurance premiums (the owners currently pay $12,600 annually for homeowners insurance.) Second, it means that your utilities bills are lower due to the increased insulation and energy efficiency that concrete provides. Finally, it goes without saying that concrete construction is rated for higher winds and is a superior

building material for withstanding storms when compared to the usual stick-frame construction that's common here on the Emerald Coast. Additionally, it has a home elevator that services all four levels, and it's smart home enabled with Control4 and surround sound.

It also has whole home security cameras, a true 3-car garage, and every bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom and a private balcony (many of which have gulf views.) The floor plan's flow is well thought out. Along the exterior is the three-car garage. It has access to three separate spaces: 1) the gunite-coated heated pool and spa 2) the 500sq/ft covered patio with built-in gas kitchen, 3) and the side door entrance to the home.

There's also a full bathroom outside that serves as the pool bath. It makes it much easier to keep the house clean! It's a great place to shower off before throwing your sandy bathing suits into the first-floor laundry after a beach day. Finally, there's a lockable 12'x8' storage room with sturdy shelving and Control4 activated lights for easy storage of all things outdoors. The