Florida Cottage

This custom cottage is a mastery of architecture and innovative design fashioned with clarity and intention. It is progressive and minimalistic, yet encompasses the essence of luxury living. 134 Blue Lake is a collaborative effort of design and construction; designed by Stephen Bricker and built by Onno Horn of Domicile. The final touches were tastefully designed by Domicile and Holly Shipman. Nestled in the signature dancing oaks of Blue Mountain Beach, just a block away from the Gulf, this retreat is both perspicacious and purposeful.The comfortable and peaceful outdoor space boasts a salt water pool, outdoor shower and a roomy pool deck all tucked away behind a pickled-pine privacy fence. The cantilever balconies were purposefully placed to leave room on the lot for the indigenous landscaping and gravel walking paths to create a private retreat perfect for entertaining. The 1st floor main living area features an open floor plan with beautiful 10" wide, white oak floors, raised and beamed cathedral ceilings, bull-nose corners, surround sound throughout and lots of large windows and transoms. One of the many extraordinary attributes to this cottage is the Euro-Wall sliding doors. These are not only stunning, but allow for nearly seamless transition from the interior to the exterior of the home. The kitchen features all stainless steel appliances, a generous kitchen island with a breakfast bar topped with gorgeous lime stone counter tops. Custom cabinets and spacious farm-style sink make this kitchen a true pleasure to be in. There is a guest bedroom and full bath on the 1st floor. Euro sliding glass doors lead you to a pleasant patio. Clever use of transom windows is just another detail that lends to exceptional flow of this home. The master en suite and additional bedroom are both stylish and comfortable. Sliding pocket doors are used throughout, saving valuable space. The laundry room is spacious and has a separate exterior door. The 2nd floor consists of a split bedroom theme, an open office space, a media/game room with a loft, and a kitchenette with a wine refrigerator. Each room has a private balcony and a cathedral ceiling with reclaimed oak beams. This cottage is strategically placed in Blue Mountain Beach which is characterized by both lavish Gulf front private residences, and simple Old-Florida cottages. It is one of 30A's most sought after communities; a paradise set on the highest elevation in the Gulf of Mexico. Monikered from the lush lupines that grow wild along the shores of one of 30A's coveted coastal dune lakes, Blue Mountain is truly the purveyor of the 30A lifestyle.