4396 Windlake Dr Niceville, FL 32578

Coastal contemporary retreat or family residence is situated over 130 feet of waterfront on Grass Lake feeding into Choctawatchee Bay. Positioned on one of the largest lots in the community at the end of the cul de sac. This custom home design features 180 degree water views. Located in exclusive Bluewater Bay in the gated community of Southwind. Formerly owned by a Master Gardener you will be delighted with the winding paths through jasmine and foliage over a walking bridge and koi pond. The gardens lead to your dock and once waterbound you are seconds to the Bay.
The downstairs features a unique hand-painted gas fireplace, built in book shelves, a cut out display nook, wired for sound, heated floors, and tile throughout. The kitchen is open with a corian island and countertops and has room for a breakfast nook. Leading to the downstairs master suite with hardwood floors, large closets and a large master bathroom.

As you walk up your winding staircase you will be greeted by the entertainment area with pool table, media nook, and wet bar which accesses the second floor covered balcony. There are three bedrooms, one of which is a second master with a balcony overlooking the front. The fourth bedroom serves as an office with an additional access to the second floor covered balcony.

This property is sold as-is and has a Galvalume roof warranty, exterior colorweld finishes with steel framing, terminix pest control, tankless hot water heater, Kenmore appliances, Rheem two ton air handler and condenser 2016 and 2018.

"Southwind is a prestigious gated community located in the Bluewater Bay Resort, just minutes from Destin's famous white sand beaches. Nestled between the beautiful Choctawhatchee Bay, Grass Lake and the Marsh Golf Course, most of our 220 homes are golf, lake or bay front. Southwind has full access to all of Bluewater Bay's amenities including 27 holes of championship golf designed by Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate, a superb tennis complex, a 120 slip full-service marina, over 7 miles of biking and hiking trails, and several swimming pools and playground areas."

"Southwind is in the Okaloosa County School District, which is consistently rated as a top school district in Florida. Southwind is zoned for the top schools in the district: Bluewater Bay Elementary, a choice between Ruckel and Destin Middle Schools, and Niceville Senior High School (in 2010 rated as the 2nd best traditional high school in the state of Florida)."