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At the very core of it all, anyone who has ever been tasked with writing descriptions of real estate will, at some point, be tempted to use the word 'quintessential.' This is strange, considering that the marketing of a property is typically focused on what distinguishes it from other properties, rather than what makes it typical. In spite of this, the word is everywhere.

Quintessential is, in some instances, the ideal descriptor, despite the fact that it is overused. Homes that are created in 'lifestyle' communities, such as those in mountain, golf, or beach towns, are made more unique by the demands and benefits of their location, the residents' shared way of living, or even, in some cases, building rules. This is especially true for homes that are designed in communities that are associated with a particular lifestyle.

That being said, what distinguishes a property that is considered to be the quintessential in such a community? The listing agent and co-founder of Coastal Abode, James Watts, explains that in the instance of this beachfront home that was just recently listed in Grayton Beach, Florida, it is by taking that which makes it iconic and enhancing it that the home would be considered ideal. 'The home stands out not because it is incongruous with its surroundings but rather because it is so spectacular,' stated the homeowner.

Similarly to the majority of other houses that are situated along the stretch of beach, the outdoor living areas that are positioned at the back of the property are given a high priority. On the other hand, the typical beach house does not typically come with a private swimming pool and spa, an outside kitchen that is stocked with a Big Green Egg smoker, and a fire pit that is covered. It is also not always the case that they have a balcony on the second story, let alone a second floor.