145 Hickory St Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

The Virtual Tour is exceptional! This extraordinary home sits on a premier corner lot in the sought after neighborhood Old Seagrove, reminiscent of days gone by. Just two short blocks to the Gulf of Mexico, three blocks from Seaside-New Town Old Ways, two blocks from the award-winning restaurant, V Seagrove, a short walk to Publix and easy access to Hwy 98, this location has it all. This home styled after famed architect A. Hays Town of Baton Rouge, offers serenity from the hustle and bustle of highway 30A traffic, and boasts a 4th story viewing deck with panoramic views of Seaside and the Gulf of Mexico. The first floor showcases the living room, half-bath, gourmet kitchen and bar areas with three custom sinks. The gourmet kitchen offers a stainless steel Wolf gas stove and oven, microwave, two Bosh dishwashers, Bosh washer and dryer, custom cabinetry, stone counters, U-line icemaker and a Sub-zero refrigerator. Custom reclaimed antique hardwood flooring from New Orleans flows throughout the home, as does the handcrafted custom lighting. The second level of the home offers a spacious master suite, dream closet, washer/dryer, and exquisite grand marble bathroom, with his and her sinks, marble countertops, large jetted shower and free standing soaking tub. Also on the second floor is the guesthouse with large private bedroom, coffee bar with built in mini refrigerator and microwave, sitting area and custom stone bathroom with shower. Spacious private porches rear and front are available for entertaining and viewing the ''canopy'' of trees the Old Grove is known for. The third floor also boasts large balconies front and rear for entertaining or leisure, along with two spacious guest bedrooms, each with private custom stone and marble bath with shower. A den is located on the third floor and can be used as a fifth bedroom or bunkroom. A 4th story viewing deck tops off this custom built home, where cool breezes can be savored along with the stunning sunsets of 30A. The exterior of the home is professionally landscaped with native plants and flowers, along with custom pavers and a watering system allowing for easy maintenance. The exterior is fenced with a New Orleans style courtyard, and the home has a two-car enclosed garage with custom wood garage doors. Bevelo Gas lighting from New Orleans flank the antique front doors, and several exterior locations around the house have been prepared for additional gas lighting. This home could be sold furnished at an additional price which could include a turn-key option for rental. This home could sleep up to 16 people. A local rental company projects between $80K - $94K in rental per year.