2551 Palm Shores Dr Shalimar, FL 32579

Truly picturesque Waterfront Home with Deep Water Access, Covered Dock, Pool & 5 Bedrooms! This beloved home is tucked away on a private cul de sac in the quaint community of Palm Shores in Shalimar. Rarely does an opportunity come available to acquire a home in this premier community on Garniers Bayou. From the moment you come down the oak lined drive to the home you can't help but recognize the architecture of the home radiating with Southern Coastal Charm. Its expansive wrap around front porch, arched windows, dormer detail, metal roof, carriage style 2 car garage, light colored paver driveway, airy coastal color palette, cheerful shutters & welcoming front door. This home exudes happiness from every angle and has been meticulously maintained by the only owners lucky... (Read More) enough to call this home. The Florida Coastal Lifestyle begins the moment you step out onto the covered back porch with it's outstretching views of the water. This is truly a place where play and relaxation can merge. The backyard was designed with an endless array of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Play in the sparkling pool on a hot day or enjoy staying warm next to the fire pit on a cool evening. Cheer for your favorite team on the outdoor TV, while grilling out on the smoker. Grab your family & friends for any watersports your heart desires. The dock offers a covered slip for your boat which is equipped with a motor for finalizing a boat lift to your own specifications, a wave runner lift, and a spacious sun deck perfect for watching the dolphins play, fishing, or relaxing & enjoying a breathtaking sunset. There are also custom built racks to hold your kayaks & paddle boards, with steps off the dock making launching them a breeze.

Step inside and make yourself at home! The open living area feels both spacious & inviting with its vaulted ceiling, large windows bathing the room in natural light, freshly painted walls, & beautiful wood floors. Off the main living space you enter the open concept kitchen & dining area. This is truly the heart of this home! This is the perfect place to gather with anyone that graces this home. The kitchen was remodeled in 2012 and features stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, including a double oven range, a third wall oven, built-in microwave, French door refrigerator, & dishwasher. Workspace, storage, & functionality are at the forefront of the overall kitchen design. There is plenty of room for everyone & every task with an island, a spacious bar area for casual seating, a breakfast nook with additional built-in seating, & a large open space for more formal gatherings around the fireplace. The wood burning fireplace, sinker cypress ceiling sourced from Apalachicola & the decorative lighting add to the unique charm of the home. The 1st floor also features a spacious private Master Suite with French doors leading to the pool deck & spectacular water views. The Master Bedroom offers a large walk-in Closet & en suite Master Bathroom. The master bathroom features a large soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and dual vanities with hammered copper sinks. Also tucked away on the 1st floor are a ½ Bath, extra storage room, & a separate laundry room.

The 2nd floor offers 4 additional bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, and a loft office space or bonus area. The bedroom in the far back right of the home is a perfect secondary master bedroom with spectacular water views. This spacious bedroom features an en suite full bathroom, closet with barn style door, and a second closet that has access to a large bonus space that could be converted into a dream master closet, used for extra storage, or converted into a playroom. There are two more guest bedrooms that face out towards the bayou and offer fantastic water views, and one bedroom with a cathedral ceiling that faces the front of the home. In the far left corner of the 2nd floor is the perfect space for an office, bonus area, hobby, or playroom.

The current owners have continually made updates & improvements to this spectacular home offering the next owner a quality sense of peace of mind. Major improvements include a new Metal Roof in 2016, gas Rinnai Tankless Water Heater in 2014, replaced HVAC in 2010, replaced Kitchen Appliances in 2012, new Paver Driveway in 2019, new Front Exterior Lights in 2020, new Pool Liner in 2016, new Pool Pump in 2018, new Sprinkler Pump in the fall of 2020, freshly painted the main living spaces & stairwell in 2019, all other rooms were painted in 2018, Laundry room updated in 2018, Epoxy coated floor & additional enhancements made to the garage in 2020, and the list goes on.

The current owners designed this home to raise their family here & Truly Loved Every Moment! Please Don't Miss Your Opportunity to Call this wonderful place HOME! Call your Realtor Today!

*Buyers are responsible for verifying any measurements, square footage, or any other pertinent information. Home is located in a HOA community with a very low $300 annual dues & a small community park with water access.