53 Cedar Post Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

At 53 Cedar Post Road, life settles into the rhythm of the lake. This 2014 Heritage Builders home sits in Draper Lake Coastal Village in Blue Mountain Beach facing the village green and the neighborhood's iconic 48-foot observation tower. A footpath from the screened porch leads to the lakeside trail, just 275 feet from the back door. Cedar siding and solid stacked river rock let the home sit comfortably among the pines, with views of the lake and the Gulf beyond looking down Cedar Post Road. Downstairs, wide-plank oak floors carry through the main living areas, and tall windows, transoms and French doors fill the living room with daylight beneath a vaulted shiplap ceiling and white beams. The room opens to an eat-in kitchen centered on a generous island with seating for seven, with quartz counters, a marble mosaic backsplash and a stainless apron-front farmhouse sink. Luxury appliances include a Thermador range, hood and refrigerator and dual-temperature KitchenAid wine refrigerator. The home's living space extends to a screened porch off the kitchen and a covered deck off the living area. Located right off the foyer, the main-level primary suite remains distinctly private from the upper-level sleeping quarters. Lush outdoor greenery frames the window, complementing the wide-plank oak flooring to create a serene retreat.