26 N Founders Lane, Watersound, FL 32461

$6,520,000

Incredible estate sized residence on a larger Founders lot within Watersound Beach.

This is a prime location in Watersound across from a beautiful park with easy access to the Gulf from the boardwalk right outside your door.

This property offers 6-bedrooms between the home and carriage home and a viewing tower with Gulf and park views.

The pool can be heated and offers the sound of serenity with the water feature. There is a hot tub and surrounding deck to relax in.

The owner enhanced the outdoor living by adding the screened-in porch, ideal for outdoor dining and grilling.
The living area and half bath are also just past the porch making it easy for entertaining.

The other side of the home has a fantastic covered porch to enjoy facing the green space.

The grand foyer is beautifully decorated with a unique light fixture and accent wall.

Boasting 12 foot ceilings and craftsman details like wooden beams, shiplap walls, custom built-in's and an idealistic open floor plan there is a seamless flow to this home.

Amazing Chef's kitchen with oversized Quartz island perfect for casual dining.

Kitchen features plentiful custom cabinetry, farm sink, great natural light and stunning pendant lights.

Kitchen offers SubZero appliances, 8-burner Wolf range, dual dishwasher, wine fridge and ice maker.

Elegant formal dining area with beautiful chandelier.

The open floor plan and architectural features really set this home apart.

Spacious mud room with custom built-in's and shiplap.

Downstairs laundry room with full size washer & dryer laundry sink, storage and utility closet.

Half bath with wood accent and wallpaper not far from the screened-in porch and pool.

Spacious downstairs master bedroom with custom curtains, shiplap accent walls and king bed.

This room has fantastic natural light with nature views and direct access to a patio.

Striking en-suite master bathroom with double Quartz vanity and large marble walk-in shower with glass surround.

There is a large soaking tub to relax in.

Paver stone open air patio off the downstairs master suite.

Just off the foyer is another bedroom on the ground floor.

Downstairs guest bedroom also has a king bed and en-suite bathroom.

Ensuite guest bathrooms with nicely tiled walk-in shower.

The remaining three bedrooms are located on the second floor.

There is a great landing area to greet you at the second floor and custom mirrored book shelves leading to the master suite.

Upstairs master suite has vaulted ceilings, shiplap accents, plantation shutters and his & hers closets.

Phenomenal ensuite master bathroom with double vanity and marble shower with bench, rain head and glass surround.

Generous soaking tub with large window, chandelier and plantation shutters.

This balcony near the master bedroom was added by the owner and is the perfect spot for your morning coffee.

There is a great landing area off the master leading up the additional living area.

The upper living area boasts 17-foot barrel-ceilings and plenty of room to relax.

There are two guest bedrooms upstairs each with their own wing along with lofty vaulted ceilings, great natural light and ensuite bathrooms.

Ensuite guest bathroom with Quartz vanity and tiled shower.

Additional guest bedroom upsets with double doors leading to a luxurious bathroom.

Ensuite guest bathroom with raised ceilings and walk-in shower.

This bathroom also has a Quartz double vanity and soaking tub.

Perfect place to unwind or take a summer nap.

The third floor has a great wet bar making it easy to enjoy refreshments on the viewing tower.

Elevator goes all the way to this floor to and then there is a spiral staircase to the tower.

Good sized tower to take in the Gulf views and enjoy a glass of wine for sunset.

There is a spiral staircase leading to a lofted area with a queen bed.

There is another full bath not far from the spiral staircase for the loft room to use.

The second laundry room is surely convenient for the upper level.

A private walkway from the main house allows access to the one-bedroom carriage house complete with a kitchenette and dining & living area.

The carriage house is great for guests or extended family and has raised ceilings.

Carriage house has a full bedroom and bath.

This elegant estate is conveniently at the edge of the expansive greenspace, pond and wooden walkways to the private beaches.

WaterSound Beach is an exclusive beach community with seven miles of boardwalks and walking trails connecting community pools, children's park, puttering green and dog park.

The beach boardwalk meanders through breathtaking dunes bringing you to paradise.

The WaterSound private beach is unparalleled.

There is an amazing Golf cart boardwalk for easy access or drop off to the beach in addition to the walking one.

Enjoy nature trials and one of the rare coastal dune lakes for fishing, kayaking or paddle boarding.

There are multiple pools to enjoy within WaterSound, this one is close to the home.

You can also be a member of WaterSound Beach Club.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 5,690 Status: Sold

Current Price: $7,245,000 List Date: 6/01/2023 Last Modified: 7/29/2025

Overview

Description

This magnificent newly built estate is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Located within the highly sought-after WaterSound Beach community, this property offers the ultimate in luxury coastal living. Nestled on a larger lot at the edge of an expansive green space and pond, this estate offers privacy and tranquility, while still being within walking distance to the private beaches and dunes of WaterSound. The home features six bedrooms spread between the main house and the carriage home - three of which are master suites, providing ample space for family and guests. In addition, there is a lofted room that can be used as an additional sleeping area. One of the standout features of this property is the viewing tower, which offers breathtaking views of the park & Gulf of Mexico

Supplements: The outdoor spaces of this estate are simply phenomenal. The heated private pool with hot tub and water feature is the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. The pool deck and two porches provide ample space for lounging and entertaining, while the master balcony offers a quiet retreat with stunning views. Inside the home, the craftsmanshi ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 924584

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2023-06-23
Sold Date: 2023-08-07
Sold Price/SqFt: 1145.87

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 1273.29
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 26
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Founders
Street Suffix: Lane
State: FL
Zip Code: 32461
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: WATERSOUND BEACH
Parcel ID: 20-3S-18-16012-000-0600

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 5690
SqFt Source: Building Plan
Full Baths: 7
Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 8
# Stories: 3
Year Built: 2020
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Spaces: 3
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Private

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1806 - S of of 30A/East
Elementary School: Dune Lakes
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: LOT 60 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 3 PB 15-62 OR 2675-305 OR 2943-5 OR 2943-2457 OR 3050-727 OR 3151-1374

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller
Who Paid Title: Buyer
Homestead: No
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1300
Annual Assessment Amount: 5200
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.05
New Buyer Fee Paid: %
Last Taxes: 41553
Last Tax Year: 2022
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: This magnificent newly built estate is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Located within the highly sought-after WaterSound Beach community, this property offers the ultimate in luxury coastal living. Nestled on a larger lot at the edge of an expansive green space and pond, this estate offers privacy and tranquility, while still being within walking distance to the private beaches and dunes of WaterSound. The home features six bedrooms spread between the main house and the carriage home - three of which are master suites, providing ample space for family and guests. In addition, there is a lofted room that can be used as an additional sleeping area. One of the standout features of this property is the viewing tower, which offers breathtaking views of the park & Gulf of Mexico

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Parking Features

Garage Detached: Yes
Guest: Yes

Waterview

Gulf: Yes
Pond: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Paved Road: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Lot Features

Within 1/2 Mile to Water: Yes

Project Facilities

Beach: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Gated Community: Yes
Pool: Yes
Tennis: Yes
TV Cable: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Construction/Siding

Roof Shingle/Shake: Yes
Siding Wood: Yes

Utilities

Electric: Yes
Gas - Natural: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes
TV Cable: Yes
Underground: Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
BBQ Pit/Grill: Yes
Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Patio Covered: Yes
Patio Open: Yes
Pool - Heated: Yes
Pool - In-Ground: Yes
Porch: Yes
Porch Open: Yes
Porch Screened: Yes
Shower: Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Built-In Bookcases: Yes
Ceiling Beamed: Yes
Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
Ceiling Raised: Yes
Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Fireplace Gas: Yes
Floor Hardwood: Yes
Floor Marble: Yes
Floor Tile: Yes
Furnished - Some: Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Lighting Recessed: Yes
Plantation Shutters: Yes
Shelving: Yes
Split Bedroom: Yes
Wallpaper: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Window Treatment All: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA: Yes
None: Yes
Other: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Ice Machine: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Refrigerator W/IceMk: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wine Refrigerator: Yes

Energy

AC - Central Elect: Yes
Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
Water Heater - Tnkls: Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: Yes
MBath Garden Tub: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBed First Floor: Yes
MBed Walk-in Closet: Yes

Master Bedroom

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Kitchen

First: Yes

Living Room

First: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Fees Include

Accounting: Yes
Internet Service: Yes
Legal: Yes
Licenses/Permits: Yes
Management: Yes
Recreational Faclty: Yes
Security: Yes
Trash: Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterview: Gulf; Pond Parking Features: Garage Detached; Guest Project Facilities: Beach; Exercise Room; Gated Community; Pool; Tennis; TV Cable; Waterfront Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Fenced Lot-Part; Guest Quarters; Hot Tub; Patio Covered; Patio Open; Pool - Heated; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Porch Open; Porch Screened; Shower Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Beamed; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Raised; Ceiling Vaulted; Elevator; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Marble; Floor Tile; Furnished - Some; Guest Quarters; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Plantation Shutters; Shelving; Split Bedroom; Wallpaper; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Ice Machine; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Refrigerator; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable; Underground Energy: AC - Central Elect; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: First; Second Bedroom: First; Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA; None; Other Fees Include: Accounting; Internet Service; Legal; Licenses/Permits; Management; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash

Room Information

Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 10.9 x 23 Length: 10.90 Width: 23.00 Dimensions: 10.9 x 23 Dining Area Level: First Dimensions: 10.6 x 21 Length: 10.60 Width: 21.00 Dimensions: 10.6 x 21 Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 16.6 x 23 Length: 16.60 Width: 23.00 Dimensions: 16.6 x 23 Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 15 Length: 12.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 12 x 15 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 13 x 14 Length: 13.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 13 x 14 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 12 x 22.6 Length: 12.00 Width: 22.60 Dimensions: 12 x 22.6 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 11 x 14 Length: 11.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 11 x 14 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 11 x 12 Length: 11.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 11 x 12

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Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC

Last Updated: July - 29 - 2025

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26 N Founders Lane, Watersound, FL 32461 (MLS# 924584)