Rosemary Beach House Types

The Arcade buildings range from 4,800 to 7,500 square feet and have two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half stories. First floor is limited to commercial use, second floor can be utilized for residential, office or commercial use, and third floor residential only. Influenced by New Orleans and West Indies architecture, the Arcades are primary town center buildings and face major tree-lined public parks along South and North Barrett Squares. The Arcades feature a covered ground-level arcade, ground level shops and restaurants and balconies.

The Flats are 1,120 to 1,700 square feet and three stories. These residential units front St. Augustine Square. The Flats feature heavy timber and stucco construction and offer designated on-site street parking.

The Townhouse is 2,500 to 4,000 square feet and two to three stories. Features include full front balconies at the second and third floor, as well as a separate carriage house. The Townhouse is influenced by West Indies architecture.

The Large Courtyard House is 1,500 to 5,000 square feet and has one to two stories. Features include an interior courtyard, front stoop, front balcony and a detached carriage house. The Large Courtyard House is influenced by St. Augustine, Florida architecture.

The Live/Work unit is 1,800 to 3,300 square feet and has two to three stories. The first floor must be used for a retail establishment (to ensure retail contiguity in the Town Center), while the second floor can be used for residential, office or commercial purposes. Features include a front balcony and a second floor rooftop patio. The Live/Work unit is influenced by French Quarter architecture.
The Courtyard House is 1,800 to 3,200 square feet and has two to two-and-a-half stories. It is located park-side and has a park-side balcony. Features include an interior courtyard, courtyard porch and an attached carriage house. The Courtyard is influenced by New Orleans architecture.
The Sideyard House is 1,400 to 2,800 square feet and has two to two-and-a-half stories. Features include a front balcony along a boardwalk, as well as a detached carriage house. The Sideyard House is influenced by Charleston, South Carolina architecture.
The Small House is 1,200 to 2,000 square feet and has two to two-and-a-half stories. Features include a two-story front porch, a sleeping porch and a detached carriage house. The Small House is influenced by West Indies architecture.
The Large House is 2,000 to 4,000 square feet and has two to three stories. Features include a two- to three-story wrap around porch and a detached carriage house. The Large House is influenced by West Indies architecture.
The Park House is 1,600 to 3,200 square feet and has two to two-and-a-half stories. Features include a front balcony, front stoop and a detached carriage house. The Park House is influenced by St. Augustine, Florida architecture.
The Beach House is 2,000 to 4,000 square feet and has two stories. Features include a two-story wrap around porch and a detached carriage house. The Beach House is influenced by West Indies architecture.
The Beach Cottage is 1,000 to 2,000 square feet and one to two stories. Beach Cottage residences are Gulf-front (fronting the conservation easement) and feature a two-story front porch and detached carriage house.

Text and graphics courtesy of Rosemary Beach Land Company.