$8,750,000
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
MLS# 998920
6 beds | 8 baths | 6296 sqft
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Property Description
Few addresses along Florida's Gulf Coast can claim what 40 Tortola Lane delivers: an elevated position on one of The Retreat's most prized lots, with an unobstructed panorama stretching across Draper Lake, the gulf's white-sand dunes, and the shimmering open water beyond. This stacked layering of coastal dune lake, sculpted dunes, and gulf horizon is a combination virtually impossible to find -- and it defines this property as something genuinely extraordinary. Priced to reflect exceptional value, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the most architecturally refined and scenically positioned homes on 30A at a compelling entry point. Designed by celebrated architect Tom Christ and constructed to fortified home standards with steel-reinforced concrete and a decorative concrete tile roof,
Details
Contract Info
Listing Board: Emerald Coast
List Price/SqFt: 1389.77
List Date: 2026-03-26
Current Price: $8,750,000
List Price: $8,750,000
Location, Tax and Legal
Sub Area: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: LOT 27 THE RETREAT S/D PB 14-4 OR 2023-62 OR 2339-1069 OR 2877-4568 OR 2952-4705 OR 3178-4762
General Property Info
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Caribbean
SqFt Source: Building Plan
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Driveway Spaces: 6
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 6296
Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 7
Half Baths: 1
Total Bathrooms: 8
# Stories: 4
Year Built: 2014
Garage Spaces: 2
Acreage: 0.4
Listing Info, Tax & Legal
Homestead: Yes
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 6500
Annual Assessment Amount: 6500
Assessment Paid: Annually
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 6500
New Buyer Fee Paid: $
Last Taxes: 30454.26
Last Tax Year: 2025
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Few addresses along Florida's Gulf Coast can claim what 40 Tortola Lane delivers: an elevated position on one of The Retreat's most prized lots, with an unobstructed panorama stretching across Draper Lake, the gulf's white-sand dunes, and the shimmering open water beyond. This stacked layering of coastal dune lake, sculpted dunes, and gulf horizon is a combination virtually impossible to find -- and it defines this property as something genuinely extraordinary. Priced to reflect exceptional value, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the most architecturally refined and scenically positioned homes on 30A at a compelling entry point. Designed by celebrated architect Tom Christ and constructed to fortified home standards with steel-reinforced concrete and a decorative concrete tile roof,
Waterfront
Coastal Dune Lakes: 1
Lake: 1
Waterfront Feet: 76
Construction Status
Construction Complete: 1
Parking Features
Garage Attached: 1
Guest: 1
Oversized: 1
Waterview
Coastal Dune Lakes: 1
Gulf: 1
Lot/Parcel Access
Controlled Access: 1
Paved Road: 1
Private Road: 1
Lot Features
Covenants: 1
Interior: 1
Restrictions: 1
Survey Available: 1
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1
Project Facilities
Beach: 1
Community Room: 1
Deed Access: 1
Dock: 1
Fishing: 1
Gated Community: 1
Pavillion/Gazebo: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Playground: 1
Pool: 1
Short Term Rental - Not Allowed: 1
Waterfront: 1
Construction/Siding
Concrete: 1
Roof Concrete: 1
Steel: 1
Utilities
Electric: 1
Gas - Natural: 1
Phone: 1
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
TV Cable: 1
Zoning
Resid Single Family: 1
Exterior
Balcony: 1
BBQ Pit/Grill: 1
Patio Covered: 1
Patio Open: 1
Porch: 1
Porch Open: 1
Shower: 1
Interior
Breakfast Bar: 1
Built-In Bookcases: 1
Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1
Ceiling Tray/Cofferd: 1
Ceiling Vaulted: 1
Elevator: 1
Fireplace Gas: 1
Floor Hardwood: 1
Floor Tile: 1
Guest Quarters: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Pantry: 1
Plantation Shutters: 1
Shelving: 1
Split Bedroom: 1
Walls Mirrored: 1
Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1
Window Treatment All: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Other: 1
Appliances
Auto Garage Door Opn: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Ice Machine: 1
Microwave: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector: 1
Stove/Oven Gas: 1
Washer: 1
Wine Refrigerator: 1
Energy
AC - 2 or More: 1
AC - Central Elect: 1
Ceiling Fans: 1
Heat - Two or More: 1
Heat Cntrl Electric: 1
Water Heater - Tnkls: 1
Water Heater - Two +: 1
Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath
MBath Double Vanity: 1
MBath Dressing Area: 1
MBath Garden Tub: 1
MBath Separate Shwr: 1
MBath Tile: 1
MBath Walk-In Closet: 1
MBed Balcony: 1
MBed Cthdrl Ceiling: 1
MBed Sitting Area: 1
MBed Waterfront: 1
Master Bedroom
Third: 1
Bedroom
First: 1
Second: 1
Kitchen
Second: 1
Living Room
Second: 1
Rooms
Bedroom: 1
Dining Area: 1
Exercise Room: 1
Garage: 1
Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Sitting Room: 1
Fees Include
Accounting: 1
Ground Keeping: 1
Internet Service: 1
Management: 1
Recreational Faclty: 1
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Location Tax and Legal
Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 40
Street Name: Tortola
Street Suffix: Lane
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: RETREAT THE
Parcel ID: 12-3S-20-34700-000-0270
Property Features
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Lot Features: Covenants; Interior; Restrictions; Survey Available; Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Zoning: Resid Single Family
Waterfront: Coastal Dune Lakes; Lake
Waterview: Coastal Dune Lakes; Gulf
Parking Features: Garage Attached; Guest; Oversized
Project Facilities: Beach; Community Room; Deed Access; Dock; Fishing; Gated Community; Pavillion/Gazebo; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Not Allowed; Waterfront
Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Patio Covered; Patio Open; Porch; Porch Open; Shower
Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Tray/Cofferd; Ceiling Vaulted; Elevator; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Guest Quarters; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Plantation Shutters; Shelving; Split Bedroom; Walls Mirrored; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Ice Machine; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Security System; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator
Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable
Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat - Two or More; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Tnkls; Water Heater - Two +
Master Bedroom: Third
Bedroom: First; Second
Kitchen: Second
Living Room: Second
Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Exercise Room; Garage; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Sitting Room
Financing: Conventional; Other
Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Internet Service; Management; Recreational Faclty
Supplements
the home is built for both beauty and longevity. Multi-level balconies extend the living experience outdoors, where the coastal views are nothing short of breathtaking. The second floor serves as the home's social hub with soaring ceilings, rich hardwood floors and a stone fireplace that sets the tone for a living space that is both welcoming and refined. The chef's kitchen is outfitted for serious entertaining, featuring dual islands, Thermador appliances and quartzite countertops. A guest suite, an office/bedroom room with ensuite bath, and a powder room round out this level. The entire third floor is dedicated to a primary suite with views of Draper Lake, the dunes, and the gulf, providing a backdrop that makes waking up here feel like an event. Custom his-and-hers closets with a built-in safe, a private den with fireplace and a secondary laundry add layers of comfort and practicality. On the first floor, three additional guest suites each feature en suite baths. A bright courtyard, mudroom, and connected outdoor shower make post-beach and post-lake transitions effortless. A cedar closet, a climate-controlled wine room, and a heated and cooled storage room - spacious enough to double as a private gym or wellness studio - round out the home's thoughtful amenities. The property sits within The Retreat, widely regarded as 30A's most private and meticulously maintained gated enclave. Residents enjoy over 3,000 feet of private gulf frontage, a world-class pool and beach club, and access to Draper Lake's boathouse for kayaking and paddleboarding. An expansive natural buffer surrounding the community ensures the kind of enduring privacy that is increasingly rare. At its new price, 40 Tortola Lane stands as one of the most compelling values on the entire Emerald Coast -- a legacy property offering unmatched views, superior construction, and the exclusivity of The Retreat, all at a price that rewards decisive buyers.
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Dimensions | Length | Width |
| Exercise Room | First | 37 x 17.8 | 37.00 | 17.80 |
| Garage | First | 24.8 x 26.3 | 24.80 | 26.30 |
| Laundry | First | 8.4 x 13.7 | 8.40 | 13.70 |
| Sitting Room | First | 12.2 x 14.2 | 12.20 | 14.20 |
| Bedroom | First | 13.11 x 16.2 | 13.11 | 16.20 |
| Bedroom | First | 13.11 x 16.4 | 13.11 | 16.40 |
| Kitchen | Second | 13.2 x 19.7 | 13.20 | 19.70 |
| Living Room | Second | 19.4 x 16.8 | 19.40 | 16.80 |
| Dining Area | Second | 19.4 x 23.2 | 19.40 | 23.20 |
| Bedroom | Second | 14.11 x 12.2 | 14.11 | 12.20 |
| Bedroom | Second | 17 x 26.3 | 17.00 | 26.30 |
| Master Bedroom | Third | 23.7 x 12.1 | 23.70 | 12.10 |
| Master Bedroom | Third | 19.3 x 13.7 | 19.30 | 13.70 |
| Sitting Room | Third | 19.4 x 12.1 | 19.40 | 12.10 |
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: March - 26 - 2026
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