1218 Shipley Dr Niceville, FL 32578

Move in ready! Four bedroom with 16x32 ft saltwater gunite pool, oversized yard. Pull into the paver driveway to this lovely brick home with stucco trim. Step into the foyer from the tiled and covered porch and leaded glass door to an open space living area with double treyed ceilings, double crown molding and gas fireplace. An additional flex space (playroom, game room, home theater, etc) is contiguous to the main living area, offering lots of possibilities for use of space and furniture arrangement. There's room for a pool or ping pong table or freestanding video games. All flooring is 17x17 inch tile. This room has double French doors and telescopic sliders to the back deck/pool area (trek deck for easy maintenance), plus a relaxing view of the outside space. This area has a full bath (pedestal sink) close by, for the convenience of guests. Windows on the back wall are covered with 3M window film for sun control.
In addition to the pool, the outdoor area includes a large multi-level deck with pergola (with hog wire fencing), lots of room for entertaining, al fresco dining, seating areas, BBQ or firepit spots. There's still plenty of yard space for family pets or kids to play (a separate fenced area for the pets, should they need to be separated).
The kitchen has room for everyone with breakfast bar and plenty of workspace. Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, pantry, lazy Susan, tile backsplash all give an updated look to this most often used room. The eating area will accommodate a large farm table. Wiring is in place for above cabinet lighting.
The master bedroom is separate from the others, has LVP flooring, crown molding, a door to the family room, double pocket doors to the bath, double quartz vanity, oversized tile shower (jetted tub removed but plumbing still there should a buyer wish to replace), large walk in closet. A small deck has been added, perfect for morning coffee. There's also a doggie door for easy pet access. Other features include tankless HWH, keyless entry on front and garage doors. Bedrooms feature 9 foot ceilings, wire closet shelving. One guest bath has double vanity, tub with glass enclosure.
Raintree Estates is a deeded waterfront subdivision with both an 8+ acre "woods" park and a "beach" park (on Grass Lake and Choctawhatchee Bay). Beach park (at the end of Southminster Ct), a tranquil spot to watch the sunset, has a dock for fishing, picnic area, grills, covered area for community events such as Fourth of July, Barktober Fest, Christmas gathering, New Years bonfire and fireworks, kids events. There's also a community yard sale twice a year, ball fields, kayak/paddle board launch, sunset chairs. Residents can rent these facilities for their own events. The subject property is two lots from the walk-in entrance to the "woods" park. This is an optional recreation association, $100/year. It's an active association, with bunco, soccer, baseball teams.See www.raintree-estates.com for amenities.