40 Tortola Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 998920)

40 Tortola Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$8,750,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 6,296 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Active

Current Price: $8,750,000 List Date: 3/26/2026 Last Modified: 3/26/2026

Overview

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,

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 r ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 998920

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 1389.77
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

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

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Caribbean
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 6296
SqFt Source: Building Plan
Full Baths: 7
Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 8
# Stories: 4
Year Built: 2014
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Spaces: 6
Acreage: 0.4
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community

Waterfront

Waterfront Feet: 76
Coastal Dune Lakes: Yes
Lake: Yes

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

More Information

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,

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Parking Features

Garage Attached: Yes
Guest: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Waterview

Coastal Dune Lakes: Yes
Gulf: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Controlled Access: Yes
Paved Road: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Lot Features

Covenants: Yes
Interior: Yes
Restrictions: Yes
Survey Available: Yes
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: Yes

Project Facilities

Beach: Yes
Community Room: Yes
Deed Access: Yes
Dock: Yes
Fishing: Yes
Gated Community: Yes
Pavillion/Gazebo: Yes
Picnic Area: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes
Short Term Rental - Not Allowed: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Construction/Siding

Concrete: Yes
Roof Concrete: Yes
Steel: Yes

Utilities

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

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
BBQ Pit/Grill: Yes
Patio Covered: Yes
Patio Open: Yes
Porch: Yes
Porch Open: Yes
Shower: Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Built-In Bookcases: Yes
Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
Ceiling Tray/Cofferd: Yes
Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Fireplace Gas: Yes
Floor Hardwood: Yes
Floor Tile: Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Plantation Shutters: Yes
Shelving: Yes
Split Bedroom: Yes
Walls Mirrored: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Window Treatment All: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes
Other: Yes

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Ice Machine: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wine Refrigerator: Yes

Energy

AC - 2 or More: Yes
AC - Central Elect: Yes
Ceiling Fans: Yes
Heat - Two or More: Yes
Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
Water Heater - Tnkls: Yes
Water Heater - Two +: Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: Yes
MBath Dressing Area: Yes
MBath Garden Tub: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBath Tile: Yes
MBath Walk-In Closet: Yes
MBed Balcony: Yes
MBed Cthdrl Ceiling: Yes
MBed Sitting Area: Yes
MBed Waterfront: Yes

Master Bedroom

Third: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Kitchen

Second: Yes

Living Room

Second: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Garage: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Sitting Room: Yes

Fees Include

Accounting: Yes
Ground Keeping: Yes
Internet Service: Yes
Management: Yes
Recreational Faclty: Yes

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

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

Broker Attribution: mandy.cooper@scenicsir.com

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