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Grand Panama 1 Bedroom

11800 FRONT BEACH 2-302, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

11800 FRONT BEACH 2-302, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Lowest Priced 1 bed 2 bath in the Resort!! Grand Panama Beach Resort is one of the most desired Resorts in PCB. Luxury at its best. 1 bed 2 baths with a bunk area makes this a great investment and rental condo. Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, tile floors, stainless appliances, 2 pools, work out facility , 2 hot tubs, 2 tiki bars,one of the best managed resorts in all of PCB.

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Rosemary Beach is Florida for grown-ups

South Walton Homes for Sale

 

 

Rosemary Beach Real Estate

 

By Sarah Rufca
June 9, 2014

Rosemary Beach has nine walkovers that lead to the sugar sand beach. They were built to protect the dune ecosystem and prevent beach erosion.
It seems like every house, apartment and restaurant in Rosemary Beach has a driftwood sign pointing the way to the beach.

Which is charming, if unnecessary. Everything in Rosemary Beach, a 107-acre community in the Florida panhandle between Destin and Panama City Beach, leads to the beach. From any shaded porch or street corner in town, it’s only a few steps to one of several wooden boardwalks that head south, arching over the natural dunes to deposit visitors on a white sugar sand beach, in front of an ocean view in such a vibrant turquoise that it renders Instagram filters useless.

Rosemary Beach serves as the antidote to the stereotypical Florida beach scene. The row of palm trees that marks the edge of the development along Highway 30A brings a sharp end to the fast food restaurants, cheap hotels and sports bars, replacing them with tall stucco and wood houses decked out with stately porches and Bermuda shutters. Most importantly, in a part of the world known for spring-break debauchery, there’s nary a beer bong in sight, although there are several places to get a very nice bottle of wine.

Developed in 1995, Rosemary is the second town designed by Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, architects who led the New Urbanist movement by embracing walkable neighborhoods built around a town center. Nearby Seaside was their first project, but in the design for Rosemary Beach they abandoned the Americana look of white picket fences for an architectural style that takes cues from the stately courtyard homes of Charleston and St. Augustine and the intricately gabled roofs of the Dutch Antilles.

Building guidelines are strict on the materials used to construct each house, and exteriors are required to be stained a color found in the natural habitat, which means plenty of sage greens and sand tones as well as the occasional rich indigo of a local wildflower. Buildings at the end of long street vistas all have a tower that’s visible through the treetops and each house on a corner is required to have a carriage house separated by a courtyard. Within these boundaries, though, individual tastes flourish, so Rosemary feels integrated without being cookie-cutter. One homeowner turned a canoe upside down to make an awning over his front door; another built an elevated pool where most add guest quarters above the carriage house.

The town center runs perpendicular to the beach, spreading across both sides of the highway. And while it is said to be no more than a five minute walk from any house in Rosemary Beach, a bicycle rented from Bamboo Bicycle Company is really the ideal way to get around, making the most of the beach breezes while whirring over the signature cobblestone streets and pedestrian-friendly boardwalks.

Next to Bamboo, on the northern side of the town center, is Summer Kitchen Cafe, the oldest restaurant in Rosemary Beach. With only a handful of tables inside, during the day, locals and visitors pop in for a relaxed breakfast or quick wrap for lunch, while at night the simple shack belies the sophisticated food coming out of the kitchen. The adjacent courtyard (shared with a flower shop and a snow-cone stand) is lit with strands of light that crisscross the space filled with diners drinking wine and dining on pan-fried grouper and the best shrimp and grits ever made by a chef from Connecticut. On Thursday nights, a local troubadour plays acoustic versions of Ray LaMontagne and Lana del Rey songs that, combined with Summer Kitchen’s heavenly upside-down key lime pie, wrap every sense in a cocoon of mellow happiness.

In the interest of creating an idyllic experience, Rosemary Beach bustles, packing in as much pleasure per square inch as possible. In 107 acres, there are 19 pocket parks and green spaces, several with playgrounds and one that includes a koi pond and a butterfly garden. If the beach is too rough, there are eight clay tennis courts and four community pools, including the glass-enclosed Sky Pool, the perfect place to hang out when you’ve had too much sun.

By Friday, the music in the central square has migrated to Wild Olives for the restaurant’s weekly wine tasting, and on Saturday and Sunday once a month the central walkway in the square is full of vendors offering jewelry, organic honey, soaps and beach-inspired home goods.

If all this relaxing stresses you out, there are no less than three studios offering massages, although it’s hard to beat the serene atmosphere at Solace Day Spa, where the cool Moroccan vibe offers an “Inception”-like vacation from your vacation.

For those who prefer to stay in, CK Feed and Supply store stocks organic ice cream and other gourmet staples, a large selection of wine and pre-made casseroles and dips from neighboring Cowgirl Kitchen. For best results, pair a bottle of riesling with a pint of Southern Craft Creamery’s Tupelo Honey ice cream and a DVD from Rosemary’s free Redbox-style rental system. It’s so good you might even forget there’s a beach nearby.

Luckily, there’s probably a sign to point the way.

If you go:

GETTING THERE

Southwest offers daily nonstop flights from Houston Hobby to Panama City Beach airport, about 20 minutes from Rosemary Beach, with round-trip fares starting at less than $200. For those that prefer to travel by car, it’s about a 9-hour drive.

WHERE TO STAY

Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company has the most houses, carriage houses and flats available for rental, with a minimum stay of seven nights during spring break and summer. Weekly rates start at $1,330 in the summer; the rest of the year, daily rates start at $172. The rental company also runs the Pensione Inn on the southern end of the town center, which offers nightly rates year-round from $145; rosemarybeach.com.

The only other hotel in Rosemary Beach is the Pearl, a luxury hotel opened in 2013 that looks straight out of the Italian Riviera, with black and white awnings and a rooftop restaurant and bar with ocean views. Rates start at $299 per night; thepearlrb.com.

WHERE TO EAT

Summer Kitchen Cafe: Counter-service joint with wraps and burgers by day and composed Southern classics on a lit courtyard at night; 60 N. Barrett Square.

Cowgirl Kitchen: Casual, family-friendly restaurant and bar that offers fresh-made local and Tex-Mex favorites and a great Bloody Mary; 54 Main.

Restaurant Paradis: Refined atmosphere offering steak and Gulf seafood; 82 S. Barrett Square

Rose Bros.: Vintage-inspired soda shop featuring artisanal sodas and coffee as well as free-range beef burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes; 78 Main.

Edward’s Fine Food & Wine: Chef/owner Edward Reese applies European techniques to fresh, local ingredients in this intimate cafe with a chef’s counter; 66 Main.

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Majestic Beach Towers 2014

10901 FRONT BEACH ROAD 2014, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

10901 FRONT BEACH ROAD 2014, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 

MOTIVATED SELLER FOR THIS GREAT CONDO!! Upgrades galore, Tile, stainless, much much more, If you are looking for a condo on the beach and want with resort style amenities including in/out pools, tennis, a large outdoor dining area, impressive fitness facility, community room, the Majestic Movie Theatre, the H20 Bar and Grill serving Gulf side lunch and dinner and the Majestic Market featuring Starbucks coffee and gourmet sandwiches, etc. This is the ultimate vacation destination! Quick distance to the wonderful shopping, dining and entertainment at Pier Park.

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Origin At Seahaven 808

15100 Front Beach Road 808, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

15100 Front Beach Road 808, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 

This upscale one bedroom unit is located on the 8th floor and directly across the street from the sugar white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. Spend your day on the beach or in the luxury pool and spa overlooking the Gulf, later you grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in nearby Pier Park, After dinner you can enjoy shopping at the unique shops in Pier Park while the kids go back to Origin and take advantage of the game room or movie theater. What a great opportunity to own in one of Panama City’s newest luxury developments.

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Edgewater Golf Villas

520 RICHARD JACKSON 1809, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

520 RICHARD JACKSON 1809, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 

MOTIVATED SELLER! This 1st floor condo is updated with granite, tile, and much more. Lake view backyard, This Golf Villas Community is one of Bay Counties most desirable resorts and locations on the beach. Edgewater Beach Resort has the most amenitites of any resort on the beach. 11 pools, Convention center , restaurants, golf course all within the walls of Golf Villas. Convenient walk over to the beach, large pools and restaurants.

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Edgewater Golf Villas

520 RICHARD JACKSON Boulevard 1406, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

520 RICHARD JACKSON Boulevard 1406, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 

WOW!! $13,900 PRICE REDUCTION!!! This Unit has many upgrades! Kitchen all new cabinets and new counter tops, new lighting fixtures and crown molding, Beautiful Rustic wood tile floors in bedrooms and living areas. The Entire Unit has been Painted. Live in this home or put on a rental program. It is a tropical setting and from your Living Room/ Dining room/Kitchen and Master Bedroom you have a beautiful view of a large pond with a fountain. The Condo is lovely with a beach feel. Both bedrooms are extra large with king size bed in the Master and two Queens in the spare. The master Bed room has a large walk in closet, and a nice large garden tub. It has been well taken care. Edgewater is the only full service resort on Panama City Beach. It has 11 pools and many hot tubs throughout the property, a wonderful Gulf Side Restaurant, Tram Service, Golf Course (free for owners), Tennis Court, Physical Fitness Center and a Corner Market. A very short walk to the beach, shopping and restaurants.

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Origin At Seahaven 1315

15100 FRONT BEACH Road 1315, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

15100 FRONT BEACH Road 1315, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! $20,000 off Original Listing Price. Very Motivated Seller! Close to Pier Park and local restaurants. This is the perfect location for your vacation getaway or second home. Only 15 minutes from our new airport for convenient fly in and fly out stays. Call today for an easy showing. Units are selling fast!

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Affordable Beachfront

8817 THOMAS A304, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

8817 THOMAS A304, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 

Own your piece of Paradise on Thomas Drive for under 90K. Top Of The Gulf is one of the most popular destinations for families since it was built. This is a great family complex with a nice sundeck, kiddie pool and large pool. This condo will not let you down. Don’t miss this opportunity at a fantastic price.

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Grand Panama Tower I – 1502

11807 FRONT BEACH Road 1-1502, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

11807 FRONT BEACH Road 1-1502, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

This Grand Panama 2BR is like brand new. It’s never been used. The nicest 2BR at Grand Panama. This condo is stunning!!!!!!!!!!! You will not believe your eyes when you see this one.3cm” granite counters, tile backsplash, stainless appliances. Well appointed condo in one of the most requested properties on PCB. Easy access via front beach road or out the rear of the property via Hutchison Blvd. Bone-Fish Grill and Another Broken Egg are located just steps away at The Grand Panama Village. This one won’t last long. Don’t miss this one. 2 pools, 2 spa’s, 1 kiddie pool, fitness center, and professional meeting space.

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Commercial Investment Opportunity

11815 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

11815 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 

Outstanding Investment or Development Opportunity with 293′ on the Emerald Green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Inventory is low, It is time to come out of the ground with new projects, several are in the planning stages. Approximately 2 acres zoned FBO4. Great Location for Beachfront Condo or hotel. The property is project ready. Over 12 months of project design has been made to comply with the new regulations of Panama City Beach Property and Zoning that came effective in August of 2012. Final approval has not been made yet however the committee has viewed and agreed with the acceptable design.