4411 Windlake Dr Niceville, FL 32578

Southwind is a gated community in Bluewater Bay and this exceptional home is on the 3rd hole of the Marsh Golf course along the fairway (left side when viewed from tee box). Upon entering the home one recognizes the spacious foyer with genuine Tiffany light fixture that greets Family and guests with warmth. It is immediately apparent of the commitment the owners have to quality and style that grace this elegant home. Family sized great room with raised ceiling has beautiful built in bookcases on either side of the new glass mosaic and porcelain tile surround fireplace with new remote operated gas logs, wide baseboards, Anderson Liz Claiborne Prestige maple engineered wood floor installed October 2007 - 25 year warranty, and retractable sliding glass doors that lead out to the private patio and pool area. Beautifully arched floor to ceiling window brightens up the secluded office /study which is just off the great room. The posh formal dining room with crown molding is on the right as you enter the home and is perfect for unforgettable Holiday meals and entertainment. On the left side of the home is the Lovely master suite which has a beautiful cherry wood attached chest of drawers/cabinetry, custom closet organizers, and is adjoined by luxurious bath with new shower glass, new porcelain tile and plumbing fixtures in February 2013. Fully retractable sliding glass doors lead out to the private pool area from the master suite. The kitchen is a chief's delight with all granite countertops, breakfast bar, solid hardwood, double stainless sink, Viking cooktop (5 burners), built in ice maker and microwave, range hood, dishwasher, disposal, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, pantry with pull our drawers, double self-cleaning convection ovens, double lazy Susan in corner cabinets, ample outlets, fantastic counter space and cabinets galore. Just off the kitchen is the Butler's pantry for all the upscaled necessities for formal entertaining. There are two large bedrooms downstairs and a full bath which are on the opposite side of the master suite. Carpet in one bedroom was replaced in October 2007 with a 20 year warranty and the other bedroom has new porcelain tile flooring. The hall bath has brand new porcelain tile floor and new plumbing fixtures in May 2013. Laundry room with cabinets and shelving offers many options because of it's large size. Elegant built in cabinetry in the rear hall on the first floor close to laundry room. The 4th and 5th bedrooms and the 3rd bathroom is on the 2nd floor. Upstairs loft area (6' x 14'10'') is ideal for a quiet library area. Upstairs storage closet (5' x 8') is an additional touch. Awesome media / game room has unlimited options and overlooks the pool and beautiful backyard. Just off the media room is a walk-in floored attic space (7'x15') for all the holiday decorations. The exterior pool/entertainment area has a Southern Plantation Porch (11'2'' x 47') with paver flooring which overlooks the 15' x 30' gunite salt water pool. New pump installed April 2009, new pump motor installed July 2012, New heater installed September 2007, New salt generator installed June 2007, and solar blanket and cleaning equipment included. The pool screen, which has three doors exiting to all areas of the yard, encloses not only the pool but a 21' x 30 patio. Whole house speaker system with additional speaker in pool area. Oversized garage (23 x 25) has Golf cart garage door, peg boards, utility sink, pull down stairs to attic area which has parcel flooring, and there plenty of space for a shop/workbench. Brick pavers on the front porch, walkway and lanai - 2008. New irrigation controller/timer -June 2008. New Irrigation pump -March 2010. New gutters and downspouts with gutter guards installed April 2013. Dual zone air conditioner new in June 2007. Induced draft motor in upstairs furnace new in June 2007. Container plant irrigation system inside screen room - June 2011. This home is absolutely stunning.