4872 Hickory Shores Blvd Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

This two story custom designed home is situated high and dry on a large waterfront lot filled with live oaks and magnolia trees for a very private setting. The home?s exterior was constructed with a metal roof, Hardy board siding, large spacious porches with fans, a built-in outdoor stainless gas grill, and screened-in dining area and patio overlooking the bay. The custom construction includes Pella Architect series windows, solid panel doors, wood-burning fireplace with gas starter, center staircase, custom cabinetry, moldings throughout that include 6?crown molding and 7?baseboards, stained concrete and heartwood pine flooring, tile, granite, speaker and central vacuum systems, 2 zone A/C & Heating, and plenty of closets and storage space. The downstairs floor plan includes a family room with coffered ceiling and French doors, dining room with tray ceiling, kitchen with breakfast bar, breakfast area, separate pantry, laundry room, study with full bath that can be used as a guest bedroom and a small fitness room or office that has a closet. The custom kitchen has stainless appliances such as a natural gas Thermador commercial type cook top & vent with warming lights, Frigidaire double oven, Bosch Dishwasher, and Amana custom paneled refrigerator. The center island features a Scottsman ice maker, an under counter pop-up mixing stand, & hanging pot rack. Other kitchen amenities include a tall pullout pantry and built-in bar area with cabinets opening to Living area. The upstairs master suite is situated on the back half of the 2nd floor overlooking the bay with wide-plank birch hardwood floors, separate his & her walk-in closets with custom cabinets, and an ironing center. The tiled master bath has separate vanities, a large custom shower with handheld and rainwater showerheads, and an oversized Jacuzzi bathtub. French doors off the master bedroom lead to a spacious 2nd floor deck. The master bedroom also has a hook-up for gas fireplace. The home has a detached