4 Bedroom / 2.5 bath blending modernized tradition with old-world charm in this 2-story home. Established grounds complete with in-ground pool, private community dock and large fenced in yard. Towering trees and manicured landscaping frame your large, double driveway leading to a stone walkway and your covered front porch.
Entering the home, an impressive entryway welcomes you with hardwood floors and oak-stained banisters that compliment white balusters on the exposed staircase and second floor landing, To the left, crown molding frames a large bay window and the front sitting room overlooking the porch and sprawling front yard. The open flow continues to the dining area at the back of the home, where a triple bank of paned, double-hung windows mirror the natural light of the sitting room and overlook the in-ground pool. A doorway leads to the kitchen where granite countertops, freshly painted cabinets, and soffit shelves with recessed lights above the cabinets provide extra style and storage. The large radius window above the farmhouse sink looks out onto the pool and backyard. The pantry and laundry room with granite countertop and custom cabinets can be accessed off the kitchen. A breakfast bar opens to a large breakfast nook, enhanced with natural light from a bay window, and spacious yet cozy living room with brick fireplace (gas) and French doors leading to a covered patio with 2 ceiling fans and in-ground pool - a haven right in your backyard. With a UV protected "cool pool" deck coating around the quartz decka perfect place to stay cool in the Florida summers. Privacy fence and lofty pines surround the yard.
Upstairs, the main bedroom has vaulted ceilings, an ensuite bath with a modern bowl sink, long extended vanity, mosaic-tiled garden tub, and separate walk-in shower with access to a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a built-in desk and drawers allowing this room to also function as an office. The third and fourth bedrooms have large closets and hallway access to the second floor bathroom. All bedrooms have ceiling fans and new carpet floors.
Household chores are made easy with the home's central vacuum system, laundry shoot and ample storage--half of the garage has been converted for storage, and the large fenced-in backyard hosts a detached shed.
Just a few houses from the water of Dons Bayou, this beautiful home is convenient to Fort Walton Beach Yacht Club, Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center, Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. A short drive on Eglin Parkway and it's a straight shot to the beaches of Okaloosa Island, or the shopping and dining of downtown Fort Walton Beach.
