5 King Suites, Private Pool, 6 Seat Golf Cart, Best Kitchen on 30-A, Rave Reviews!

Located in Watercolor Beach, FL

6
Bedrooms

6+
Bathrooms

4450
Sqft

Sleeps
16

WELCOME TO

High Cotton

This exquisite 6-bedroom custom home with private pool was 3 years in the making.

Elegance and ease were the goals of the project – designed for families who love to entertain and enjoy all that Watercolor has to offer. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, this home, known as “High Cotton,” has an amazing lot that backs up to a nature preserve which allows you to enjoy complete privacy on the large porches and at the pool. For your convenience we also provide a 6 seater golf cart and 6 adult bikes.

  • Bevolo gas lanterns and gracious front porches greet you on arrival, with parking and carport that can accommodate up to 7 vehicles.

    Once inside, you encounter 12-foot ceilings in the foyer and kitchen, which then soar to 22 feet in the beautiful den that overlooks the pool and nature preserve.

    In the kitchen, Juliska glass lanterns float over the extensive quartzite kitchen counters, and the numerous drawers and cabinets offer guests more items and utensils than any chef could ever need. As enthusiastic foodies themselves, the owners have made every effort to anticipate the needs of their guests in having the kitchen equipped with high-end extras such as: 3 coffee makers including a Keurig, 2 blenders, Instant pot, Crock pot , Juicer, Cuisinart food processor, air fryer, sous vide , wine aerator, a 48 bottle capacity wine cooler, a Wolf cook top and double oven with warming drawer, a Subzero refrigerator/freezer, two ice makers, two dishwashers and a walk in pantry. There are also numerous and assorted attractive serving dishes for entertaining and over 50 non perishable condiments and spices for your use.

    The indoor dining table seats 10 and the breakfast bar seats 6. The outdoor dining table seats 12.

    The master is on the main floor, and there are four more bedrooms all with king beds and private baths, flat screen TVs, and ample closet space. The third-floor bunk and play room has a bathroom with shower & tub and two sinks. Additionally, all bedrooms offer blackout shades, so you actually have a chance to sleep in on your vacation!

    Each bathroom is unique and has a combination of beautiful marble and designer tiles & full-length mirrors.

    The library is a comfortable retreat with recliner and two desks – designed, so you have a chance to get some work done or just escape.

    The upstairs porch is a perfect place to relax with two queen bed swings and a 55 inch TV. There is also a comfortable seating area with rocking chairs providing a cozy place to watch the activity in the pool area.

    The backyard is one of the jewels of the home, with two spacious porches overlooking the private pool and nature preserve. On the patio, there is a summer kitchen that will delight the bar-b-que guru in your family! Additionally, the downstairs porch is an entertainer’s dream. It includes a fireplace, sitting area with recliners and sofas, and a 65-inch TV and a covered dining area.

    This room doubles as either a porch or and air conditioned / heated space as it has a separate thermostat and windows and screens that allow the outside in on comfortable days. Additional spaces include a large laundry room and an exquisite powder room with mother of pearl tile.

    Throughout the home, you will enjoy a curated collection of original southern artwork from numerous noted local artists including Justin Gaffney, Susanne Sullivan, Billie Gaffney, Cecile Haught and Adele Sypesteyn.

    High Cotton also offers all the technical comforts of home, including high speed internet throughout the home, 9 flat screen TV’s ranging from 65-33 inches in size, Cable TV and Roku.

    All in all, High Cotton is the best of the South. A sophisticated home created with elegance and ease, and the perfect place for your family’s vacation at the most beautiful beach in the world!

    In renting this property, you will enjoy access to Watercolor amenities. Experience the convenience and casual fare of the Watercolor Beach Club, with its 3 pools, waterside activities, changing rooms and outside bar and restaurant. The Tennis Center features five Hydro Courts, pickle ball and a pro shop.

    Camp Watercolor, a 5 minute walk from the house offers 3 pools including a lazy river and waterslides, a playground , soccer field, basketball court and poolside bar and dining.

    Send us an email. Happy to answer any questions.

Exterior —

  • We have four large porches, each with its own attractions.

  • The two front porches feature swings to enjoy morning coffee or evening breezes

  • Our downstairs rear porch is a wonderful outdoor living room with a 65 inch TV, fireplace, comfortable seating and a dining area that seats 12 overlooking the pool.

  • The upstairs sleeping porch is one of the favorite rooms in the house. You can enjoy a football game on the 65 inch TV or rock gently on the two queen beds beneath fans as the sounds of the pool fountains and birds in the nature preserve lull you to sleep.

  • Rocking chairs and a sofa are a quiet retreat overlooking the patio and pool.

    The outdoor balcony gives a wonderful view of the pool and summer kitchen

    Our pool area and summer kitchen are completely private and surrounded by a nature preserve.

    The pool features a sun shelf which is a large shallow end that is great for toddlers or floating on a raft.

    In addition to the BBQ, the outdoor kitchen includes a sink and refrigerator.  

Interior —

  • The kitchen is completely stocked with every item a crowd or a chef could need and features Wolf cook top and double oven and warming drawer, Subzero refrigerator and freezer, 48 bottle capacity wine cooler and two GE Monogram dishwashers.

  • The quartzite island makes an impressive backdrop for an elaborate catered buffet or just to serve cereal to the kids.

  • The island seats six comfortably in addition to having two dishwashers and an icemaker

  • The den ceiling soars from 12 to 22 feet and features a fireplace of Venetian plaster, book cases, surround sound system, 65 inch TV and comfortable seating.

    The dining area seats ten beneath a chandelier of wrought iron and oyster shells

    The powder room features a wall of mother of pearl tile and original art work by Justin Gaffney

    Original works of art are featured throughout the house. This is a custom piece by Suzanne Hughes Sullivan.

    The view from the upstairs balcony  

    The library is a quite retreat with a fireplace desk and lounge chairs. Books and games are available for guest use.

    The master bedroom features black out curtains so that you can sleep long past the sunrise

    The master bath features a large tub and a marble and tile shower with a rain drop shower head, and additional hand held showerhead.

    Every bedroom has a king-sized bed, TV, ample closet and drawer space and an en suite bath with black out shades so guests can sleep in on their vacation.

    All bathrooms have custom tile and marble finishes with Kohler fixtures   

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