Waterfront dreams come true! This waterfront property in Valparaiso is a boaters dream sitting well over 20' above Tom's Bayou on a quiet residential street. The Southern style cottage home overlooks its deep water dock located on a very protected cove outside any bridges. This charming home was designed and built in 2004 by award winning C Squared Home Builders as their personal residence and the quality of construction is obvious. The galvanized metal hipped roof and Hardi-plank siding make this home very wind resistant. Characteristic of the bungalow style, this 2800 sf home makes very efficient use of its space. Living features include downstairs AND upstairs master suites as well as a full mother-in-law suite complete with a kitchenette and sitting area. The kitchenette could easily be converted to a 4th bedroom if desired. The kitchen is the heart of the home. The combined cooking and dining area, separated only by a large multi-functional island, is 18' x 24'. The family room of virtually the same size sits in front of the kitchen, separated only by two large archways. Cooking, eating and visiting become one in this open yet functional floor plan. True to the bungalow style, this home includes many space-saving built-ins including a custom Eucalyptus mission style entertainment center flanked by stained glass windows, a full wall Southern Living inspired storage and display unit in kitchen eating area, a similar style master bedroom wall unit surrounding the bed, a built-in desk and work area under the stairs, a game or craft storage room at top of stairs and a custom window seat with side bookcases offering gorgeous views of the bayou from the 2nd story bedroom. Some of the other upgrades include cherry engineered floors with travertine-look porcelain tile in wet areas, an oversized laundry room with lots of custom cabinets, craftsman style wood cased and trimmed windows and doors, slick finish drywall on walls and ceilings, tongue and groove cypress porch ceilings, 5 burner 40" dual fuel double oven range with stylish hood vent, granite countertops, and custom tiled jetted tub surrounds and showers (one roll-in for easy access). Energy saving features of the home include the metal roof, blown in cellulose insulation, gas tankless hot water heater, strategically placed low-e windows, and zoned 13 SER heat pump. The style of home was chosen to fit its surroundings and look like it has always been there. The custom built fence in the back creates a very private and cozy California style garden while the front and side landscaping include many low maintenance native shrubs. Make your dreams come true and start living the Florida waterfront lifestyle you have always wanted!

• MLS #577031
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 full baths
• Built in 2004
• 2837 square feet
• Waterfront

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