CAPTIVATED BY THE LOCAL CHARM of the Emerald Coast’s famed 30A, the homeowners knew this was the place when they chose the community of WaterColor as the destination for their family beach home. Located in Santa Rosa Beach on the Florida Panhandle, their 8,000-square-foot dwelling, sited on a prominent circle in what is known as the Lake District of WaterColor, nestles within a neighborhood characterized by its tall Low Country–style homes, native oak trees, palmettos, and pines. The area is sprinkled with green parks and town squares, and Western Lake—where residents go to fish, Yolo board, and kayak—is within walking distance. Across the footbridge, fine dining, shopping, and quaint galleries are just a stroll away.
Once the owners secured the lot, they brought in architect Geoff Chick, owner of Geoff Chick & Associates in Freeport, Florida, to bring their vision to life. “They asked for ample space to entertain
