826 N Walton Lakeshore Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461 (MLS# 1003895)

Supplements: former Town Architect for Rosemary Beach, and completed in 2018, "Contentment" was conceived to maximize light, air, and space while blending relaxed coastal living with a refined industrial aesthetic. The home takes its name from the entry sculpture created by a local Inlet Beach artist. Inside, the open-concept floor plan is defined by soaring c ... (Read more) former Town Architect for Rosemary Beach, and completed in 2018, "Contentment" was conceived to maximize light, air, and space while blending relaxed coastal living with a refined industrial aesthetic. The home takes its name from the entry sculpture created by a local Inlet Beach artist. Inside, the open-concept floor plan is defined by soaring ceilings, exposed wood and metal details, and painted floors with a well-worn patina that lends warmth and character. A handcrafted, three-story open stairway--constructed from the same structural beams that support the home--serves as a sculptural centerpiece. Four oversized pendant lights, retrofitted from industrial highway mast fixtures, anchor the main living area, while a wood-burning fireplace with a natural gas starter creates an inviting setting on cooler evenings. Designed for those who genuinely enjoy cooking and entertaining, the kitchen features custom cabinetry with furniture-style bases, natural quartzite countertops, a raised island designed for comfortable preparation, dedicated knife and spice drawers, and a separate pantry and laundry room. Appliances include a new refrigerator and freezer, gas cooktop with downdraft ventilation, built-in oven, microwave, and an additional refrigerator and freezer on the lower level. The entire upper floor is devoted to the private primary suite, which opens to its own deck overlooking Lake Powell. Each bathroom incorporates a custom art-tile installation inspired by celebrated graphic and wildlife artist Charley Harper, complemented by the home's signature glass-block showers. A lower-level safe room and storage area, along with generous attic and crawl-space storage, add exceptional functionality. Currently configured as a one-bedroom primary residence, the home offers the opportunity to be thoughtfully reimagined as a three-bedroom retreat with relatively modest modifications, as illustrated in the accompanying conceptual images. Additional features include impact-rated windows and doors throughout, a natural gas whole-house generator, a large Browning safe, low-maintenance landscaping composed of native plants, ground cover, and natural stone, and custom Rookwood tile artwork accenting the covered front porch. "Contentment" is more than an architect-designed lakefront home--it is an invitation to experience one of the most unique lifestyles on the Emerald Coast, where boating, fishing, watersports, the Gulf of Mexico, and the communities of Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach are all within effortless reach.