Niceville Waterfront Home For Sale 



Price: $850,000 SOLD
Square Footage: 5,799 
Bedrooms:
Bath: 4.5
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An amazing and rare property! Few properties in the area offer such key location features as 230' of frontage on deep & quiet water with southern exposure and spectacular bay & bayou views. This 1.2 acre estate is protected by adjacent lands and features a masterfully spacious design by Gary Miller. (7,200 sq. ft. under roof; 5799 heated and cooled). Privacy and serenity at the southern tip of "Shirks Bayou" - a quiet bayou-front subdivision with large homes on large lots. The entrance to the property and the sides are encased by new white vinyl fencing. 



The $100,000 seawall is new. Boating enthusiasts will love this private boat dock featuring a quality-built covered boat slip & lift (12.5' wide x 28' deep, 10k lb. lift), matching concrete tile roof, electric, water) plus an 18' wide adjoining boat slip that has 3 pilings spaced over 34', AND two jet ski lifts. The dock has brand new, no maintenance TREX DECK. Only 20 minutes by watercraft to Crab Island! A few minutes to Destin. Enjoy the 15'x30' heated pool w/ adjoining 8'x8' hot tub (by Cox Pools, gunite, natural gas + solar panels to heat the pool), screened enclosure (32'x60'), auto pool sanitizer system, expansive surrounding pool deck, natural gas grill hookup and a half bath. 

As you enter the home through the front door, let the 17' ceilings in the foyer greet you flanked by the formal living room and formal dining room. Then, move through to the spacious great room with 17' ceilings (3 skylights) built-in entertainment center that holds a 65" TV with surround sound; 10' ceilings in kitchen, formal living room & dining room; hardwood & large tile flooring for entire ground floor; new lighting fixtures and ceiling fans throughout. 

Enjoy casual dining in the 15'x30' eat-in kitchen with expansive water views all the way to Destin through a frameless bay window (not facing neighbors!). All new stainless steel appliances, induction cook top, two ovens, convection and regular, 3 refrigerators, 1 freezer, wine cooler fridge and enormous pantry. There is a 16'- wide wall of disappearing sliding glass doors that open the great room up to the covered lanai & screened pool area and 3-sided gas fireplace between breakfast room, kitchen & great room. The private master suite is on ground floor with wonderful water views and privacy door leading to hot tub & pool. The ground floor guest suite has steam shower in bath. All bedrooms have private baths, plus 3 bedrooms and the game room (12'x14.5') have water views! Huge 28'x36' 3-car garage. Spacious laundry room is near master and doubles as an exercise room.

Four closed-circuit, infrared cameras front and back to monitor visitors through a video recorder; custom storm panels and a disappearing panel shutter (accordion-type) to enclose the lanai area; Anderson windows & doors (most); 3 A/C (one brand new that covers the backside of the downstairs area; Rainsoft water softener system; emergency gasoline generator included (with separate Electric Panel) supplies back-up power to kitchen appliances, 1 heat/AC unit & 1 hot water heater and more. There are extra roof tiles, floor tiles and extra paint available. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms (1 with open balcony & views to Destin), 2 private baths, a media room, and a large storage room (with electric, heat + AC, no ladders to climb!). 

The concrete tile roof (50-year life) rests on a solid 2' x 6' frame; lighted entry posts that match the house welcome you down the long lighted, circular driveway; over $60k in landscaping alone! There is a 16-zone sprinkler system with auto shut-off when raining. Termite bond is in place and can transfer (if desired) for added peace of mind; flood insurance is required, but foundation elevation is at 10.68 feet. This is a perfect home for entertaining, family gatherings, and just about any lifestyle!
 

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