Pulling into the private gated brick courtyard, the bright white estate topped with its terracotta-clay tile roof feels like a Grecian resort instead of a home at Burnt Tree in Sandestin. With sweeping views of Choctawhatchee Bay water and the Burnt Pine Golf Course, the home is as warm as it is wonderful.
Former home of Chef Emeril Lagasse, the kitchen is of course a star, but there's much more.
Our tour took us through the five-bedroom, six-bathroom home and we then fell in love with the patio space with its dreamy pool, full outdoor kitchen, and adjacent air-conditioned gathering space with a grill and traditional brick pizza oven. Around the corner on the property are private shady courtyards for reading or napping.
“While this home is certainly perfect for entertaining friends, family or for events, it is a wonderful space and community for empty nesters who may have the occasional guest or even a young family,” says Lydia Smith of Cole Blair Properties who is co-listing with Cliff Milam at Paradise Property Brokers. Both agents have 20-plus years of experience in the area.
“A few of my favorites about this house? The electric gates for parking pads, guest house, full pool bath, full his and her bathroom and closet areas and a full living area in the master bedroom,” says Lydia. “The luxurious natural gardens and planters, a dog run and enclosed area with natural turf plus a cool herb germination refrigerator are quite remarkable.”
As our readers know, in addition to four golf courses in the community, Sandestin Resort also has a wonderful marina within a golf cart drive from the house with a boat club, recreational fishing and sport fishing tournaments. There’s a great tennis facility with pickleball as well as an easy connector to Grand Boulevard by golf cart. “Burnt Pine is the most prestigious and private area in Sandestin Resort. Also nearly equal distance to two airports,” notes Lydia.
Atlanta interior designer, Denise Rogness worked her magic across the 8,000-plus square feet to create a seamless and engaging space. With incredible views, a perfect neutral palette, impeccable design finishes and furnishings, it truly feels like home.