$2,500,000

Some places draw you back, season after season. Beneath the live oaks, along 250 feet of waterfront, Villa Del Mare is a retreat where mornings unfold slowly, friends stay a little longer, and familiar rituals become treasured traditions. Built in 1927 as a fishing retreat for George Lytton, this… Read More Spanish-style home was one of just two residences constructed at the beginning of the Gulf Hills resort. Dr. Karl Meyer purchased the property in 1934, beginning more than seventy years of Meyer family ownership. Its story has always been one of returning to the Coast, a tradition its next owners are invited to continue. The sense of retreat begins at the entrance, where a pool courtyard welcomes you amid palms, lush greenery, and the home's warm stucco and red-tile rooflines. Brick terraces and a sheltered porch invite you to pause before stepping inside. It is an arrival that sets the pace for your stay, an afternoon swim, a book in the shade, and the pleasure of having nowhere else you need to be. Coffee on the veranda. An afternoon beside the pool. The changing light on the water as evening approaches. Beneath the oak canopy, there is room to settle into the quiet and feel connected to the natural world. When guests arrive, that same setting becomes the backdrop for long lunches, sunset cocktails, and conversations that stretch into the night. Inside, the home rewards a closer look. Distinctive architectural details reveal themselves around each corner, lending a sense of discovery to its welcoming rooms. The grand dining room invites a beautifully set table and an occasion worth gathering for, while the fireplace anchors the living room for quieter evenings. In the family room, two stunning windows frame the water, and direct access to the veranda lets gatherings move easily outdoors. With its views and generous space for entertaining, it is a place you may find yourself returning to throughout the day. An attached two-bedroom guest apartment, with a full bathroom and kitchenette, offers visiting family and friends space of their own while keeping everyone close. A weekend invitation can comfortably become a longer stay. A thoughtful restoration beginning in 2022 introduced modern comforts while preserving the home's 1920s architectural character, allowing its history to remain part of the experience of living here. Villa Del Mare offers a place to leave the calendar open, welcome the people you love, and make returning to the water a tradition of your own. Nearly a century in the making, its next chapter is yours to begin. Read Less

Courtesy of Kristin Smith, Rain Residential 228-990-0890.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 1, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Lot Size

1.4 Acres

Year Built

1927

MLS Number

4164131

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Gas Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Heater

Basement

Block

Building

Built in 1927, Levels: One, Construction Materials: Solid Masonry, Stucco, Plaster

Community

Boating, Clubhouse, Fishing, Golf, Near Entertainment, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Gas

Disclosures

Flood Insurance Required, Lead Paint

Doors

French Doors

Expenses

Insurance: $13,150

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Brick, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Stone/Tile, Terrace, Boat Slip, Built-in Barbecue, Dock, Fire Pit, Landscaping Lights, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Yard, RV Hookup, Uncovered Courtyard

Fence

Back Yard, Brick, Chain Link, Gate, Wrought Iron

Fireplaces

Fire Pit, Library, Living Room, Wood Burning

Floors

Ceramic Tile, Stone, Wood

Foundation

Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Central, Fireplace(s)

Interior Features

Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Double Vanity

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level

Lot

1.4 acres, Dimensions: 268x213x241x334, Fenced, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Sprinklers In Rear, Views

Parking

9 total parking spaces, Driveway, Guest, Storage, Unpaved, Concrete, Gravel

Pool

Equipment, Fenced, Filtered, Gas Heat, Gunite, Heated, Hot Tub, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool Sweep, Pool/Spa Combo, Salt Water, Waterfall

Property

Move In Ready, Other structures: Boat House, Greenhouse, Outdoor Kitchen, Shed(s)

Roof

Spanish Tile

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 0-54-00-644.000, Annual Amount: $9,490, Legal Description: LOT 1 & 2 LESS TRI ON W/SIDE LOT 2 & A STRIP S OF LOT 1 BLK19GULF HILLS S/D DB 1450-669 DB 1450-671 DB 1450-673 (91M MAP796.24-01) DB 1457-52, Year: 2025

Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Water Source: Public

Water Features

Bay, Bayou, Boat Dock, Bulkhead, Gulf Access, Ocean Access, River Access, View, Waterfront

Windows

Blinds, Wood Frames

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