9196 Paradise Dr, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413

Gorgeous and one-of-a-kind SEASHELL floorplan in PHASE 5 with $250,000 in Upgrades! Welcome to easygoing coastal living in Latitude Margaritaville Watersound! Located in desirable Phase 5, this beautifully appointed 3-bedroom +den, 2,114-square-foot home offers the perfect blend of resort-style relaxation, exquisite design, and exceptional livability. From the moment you arrive, the private preserve setting creates a peaceful private backdrop. The lot also offers abundant side-yard space and a private preserve view. This adjacent vacant lot is non-buildable due to underground culverts to watershed which guarantees your privacy forever! Inside, an inviting open floor plan is enhanced by crown molding at the kitchen, stunning ceiling fans, pendant lighting, chandeliers, recessed lighting throughout every room and the lanai, and blinds throughout. The gourmet kitchen is designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment, featuring Level 2 Colada cabinetry, finished end panels on the kitchen cabinets and island, Level 3 quartz countertops, a 30-inch refrigerator enclosure panel, gas cooktop with hood, wine cooler, extended island, pullout pot-and-pan drawers, under-cabinet lighting, and 8' doors throughout the home. The private primary suite provides a true retreat with 2 custom closets with outlets, dual vanities, a zero-entry shower, and a relaxing soaking tub. Two guest bedrooms share a convenient converted shower bathroom. The den offers flexible space for an office, hobby room, or additional retreat, while a custom shiplap wall and electric fireplace add warmth and character to the living area. Outdoor living takes center stage with a saltwater pool with a mesmerizing waterfall, gas stub-out, enclosed in a beautifully appointed lanai that is ideal for morning coffee, afternoon entertaining, or unwinding at the end of the day. Practical features include a whole-house water filtration system, upgraded internal hot-water circulation tankless hot-water heater, laundry room cabinetry, WiFi-enabled belt-drive garage door opener, utility sink, attic storage build-out, extra storage racks in the garage, epoxy garage floor, 20-amp garage outlet, a brass floor receptacle, high TV outlets in the primary suite, den, great room, and lanai, five exterior GFI outlets, and two switched exterior flood lights. The remaining five-year protection plan on the LG washer and dryer and Samsung Bespoke refrigerator provides added peace of mind. Designer touches continue throughout with custom mirrors and a carefully selected whole-house paint palette featuring Alabaster, Canvas Tan, Urban Putty, and Khaki Shade. For added peace of mind, the owners recently had a full independent inspection completed in March. Latitude Margaritaville Watersound residents enjoy an amenity-rich lifestyle centered around Latitude Town Square, including the Paradise Pool, Fins Up! Fitness Center, indoor lap pool and spa, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce, walking trails, kayak access, live entertainment, dining, the Last Mango Theater, and Workin' N' Playin' Center. The adjacent Watersound West Bay Center is under development and is planned to add a convenient mix of retail, dining, office, and medical services, with Publix confirmed as an anchor tenant. This is more than a beautifully finished home--it is an opportunity to enjoy privacy, outdoor living, and the carefree Latitude lifestyle in one exceptional setting.