beachLIFE 2018 Issue 11 | Page 40

While 30A is a melting pot of architectural styles , and a street is all that separates cozy beach cottages from million dollar mansions , Rosemary Beach is an architecturally unique , master-planned community with a bustling town center that feels as if you ’ re walking along a cobblestone street in a European city . Each aspect of Rosemary Beach ’ s architecture , from the tree-lined parks to the stucco construction and lushly landscaped courtyards , was meticulously planned .
Rosemary beach has over 400 magnificently designed homes — less than 30 percent of which may have full-time residents . 11 Town Hall is a true testament to the intricately curated design of Rosemary Beach ’ s architecture . Sitting 4 stories high and featuring 5 master suites , “ 11 Heaven ” has spectacular Gulf views from the 4th floor observation deck .
But even with the injection of curated design , Rosemary Beach still has touches of old world charm . It ’ s a community of baristas , real estate moguls and restaurateurs that moved here to live a slow-paced life by the water . It ’ s Mayberry .
Sure , you came for the beach , but aside from sand castles and sun tanning , there ’ s plenty to do and see in this 107-acre town , all while leaving the car parked .
Built in the 1990 ’ s , The Town Hall is Rosemary Beach ’ s crown jewel . Beautifully simple with its European Colonial flair , one side features a walled courtyard edged with crawling vines where a wide variety of special events are held including weddings , concerts and recitals . The other side backs up to La Crema Tapas and Chocolate , a cozy restaurant ideal for an al fresco snack under café lights ( or if wine at 11 A . M . is your thing , we won ’ t judge .) Inside the courtyard , sleek tables in a white-washed palette evoke relaxation . Enjoy a curated selection of wines imported from Spain that go hand-in-hand with their signature fondue spread . Choose from options like peanut butter , dark , milk or white chocolate and
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