Come join the fun at Minto's 55 and Better Community located just minutes away from our beautiful Emerald coast beaches! Don't wait two years to get on the list and build your home! It's ready now! Minto has long been committed to developing environmentally sustainable communities and building homes with the finest ''Green'' technologies. This gorgeous, almost new and well maintained Parrot Beach home model in sought after Latitude Margaritaville appraised for $675,000 8/23.! $103,000 in upgrades in this incredible home is waiting for you as you drive and then walk onto the stone pavers to the front door. As you enter this beautiful and bright home you are greeted with not only 8' doors throughout but oil rubbed bronze hardware and fixtures as well as coastal shutters which gives this home a warm look throughout. Upgraded laminate flooring in Antique Lure Cotton throughout except baths and utility room which are upgraded Level 4 tile. Kitchen is loaded with upgraded white cabinets with crown molding - full length as well as 42'' cabinets. Dovetailed soft close drawers, pantry pull out shelves, base cabinets with pull out shelves, pots and pans drawers, upgraded backsplash, Level 3 granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, double trash pullout, double wall oven, gas cooktop as well as wood panel on back of island. This 3 BR home with den has a bay window in oversized primary bedroom with coffered ceiling, seamless glass shower enclosure in primary bath with pebble flooring, handheld shower with slider and standard showerhead, 12 x 24 Level 4 tile in primary shower with corner ledge. Pocket door separating primary bedroom and master closet/bath. Study/Dining room has French panel doors with coastal shutters, security system, and fans throughout home. Laundry room has utility sink and upper cabinets. Custom extended 22' x 24' lanai with pavers also has recessed lights and custom 20/20 screen with pitched roofline. Attic storage in garage with upgraded attic floor and pulldown stairs for easy access and custom epoxy flooring, 20 amp dedicated outlet and sink. Tropical landscaping in backyard with uplighting.You get to enjoy the amenities with resort-style pool with live music throughout the week under the pool tiki hut! The two story Bar & Chill restaurant overlooks the intracoastal waterway for casual dining and great food! The Fitness Center offers state-of-the-art workout equipment along with daily fitness classes. There is an indoor, 3 lane pool with a hot tub and a separate Spin Room! There are pickleball courts as well as tennis, bocce ball along with a grassy area with cornhole, pool table, ping-pong table and a putting green! The Band Shell offers live music on weekends as well as live music on weekdays at the pool in the summer and the Bar & Chill in winter. There's a kayak launch and much more to come! There are many weekly events offered to all homeowners through the HOA. A St. Joe marina is coming in near future. The Barkaritaville dog park is available for your best friends. Our Town Square restaurants and shopping should be completed in the near future with excellent shopping to include a grocery store, bank, golf cart store, and much more. Come see this move in ready home!