113 Baywind Dr Niceville, FL 32578

Gracious and welcoming! Well-built and meticulously maintained! This jewel box of a home offers so many inspired design features not found in most homes that you won't want to miss a detail. So here are some to look forward to: the custom half-glass front door; the octagonal foyer; the high-ceilinged great room with the glazed walls and the lush golf course views; the delightful dining room; and the fabulous chef's kitchen and morning room. Here the travertine tile floors are laid like those in fine old homes. The creamy travertine counters glow as if polished. Furniture-grade cherry cabinetry. The DCS dual-fuel range/oven and other appliances date from 2010 and all convey. The convenient desk area and the adjacent butler's pantry (10 x 8) are features you'll love! Enjoy informal meals at the kitchen bar or in the breakfast nook ("morning room") which is currently furnished with the curl-up comfort of a family room.

The master bedroom, carpeted in tightly woven wood carpet, is subtly lit by a wrought iron chandelier which reflects off the tray ceiling. His and hers walk-in closets are located between the sleeping area and the large luxury bath. His and her vanities flank the large whirlpool tub which looks so inviting under the arched window. There is also a separate shower.

The 2 additional bedrooms feature generous closet space and plantation shutters. like the master, the carpets are also wool. The laundry room is conveniently located close to the bedrooms. It also holds the HVAC and the hot water heater. Note that the HVAC uses a recirculating water features which increases its energy efficiency.

The finished, heated and cooled bonus room, accessed by the staircase off the butler's pantry, was designed as a playroom for the owners' grandchildren. The ceilings are just under 7' so this 260 SF space is NOT included in the MLS SF measurement. Now it's a hide-away office and storage area.

Another bonus space would be the brick-floored screened porch-- a great place for al fresco meals, morning coffee, or maybe an afternoon nap! There's a TV connection here so you'll never miss a football game! In addition other outdoor amenities are the jasmine-covered pergola, pavered patio, and the low-maintenance (but beautifully landscaped) backyard overlooking the first fairway of the Marsh course. (As part of your HOA fees, you are entitled to one free round of golf per month).

Practical facts:
1. Dimensional shingle roof - 2009
2. Attic space insulated with closed cell foam for energy savings and structural integrity.
3. All windows and doors are Andersen.
4. The microwave works fine but the timer numbers are un-readable. So it will convey as is.
5. The high-powered kitchen exhaust fan over the stove is custom-made and is vented to the exterior. It is insulated as it passes thru the attic area so it will not be a fire hazard.
6. Baldwin Brass hardware used throughout.
7. Terminix holds the treat and repair termite bond.
8. The custom lighting in the home conveys with the house. However, is any of these fixtures is not to your liking, the seller is happy to keep them.
9. Carpeting in the great room and all bedrooms is wool.
10. Plantation shutters in the dining room, all bedrooms, and the master bath.