30A FLORIDA LIVING

Traditional

717 Bayou Drive

Destin , FL 32541

MLS#: 837004

$1,250,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 837004
Listing provided by: Sea Dunes Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 4 months ago
On site: 6 years ago
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JOES BAYOU 1ST ADDN - Residential

Property

Beds

6

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1976

Sq.Footage

4,976

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! WATERFRONT HOME WITH DEEP WATER ON JOE'S BAYOU! WILL NOT BE ON THE MARKET LONG! If relaxation is what you're looking for, enter this gated estate with 75ft. of waterfront luxury on the prestigious Joe's Bayou. Few properties have the charm and solitude that surrounds this home. Step inside and you'll be amazed at the openness of the living, dining, and media room. This home is great for entertaining with its recently remodeled kitchen which boasts a Dacor 6-burner stove and stainless appliance package that complement the granite counters and backsplash. All new flooring was recently installed throughout the main house and guest quarters. The master suite with luxury bath and Jacuzzi tub overlook the sparkling, heated pool and the Bayou.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Pantry

  • Total Bedrooms

    6

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric, Central

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Block, Frame

  • Other Exterior Features

    Boat Slip

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Outdoor Pool, In Ground, Private

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.78

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,250,000

  • Zoning

    Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    4, 976

  • Price/SqFt

    $251

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Destin

  • Middle School

    Destin

  • High School

    Fort Walton Beach

Property Features

  • Stories

    1

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Location

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Okaloosa

Elementary School

Destin

Middle School

Destin

High School

Fort Walton Beach

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! WATERFRONT HOME WITH DEEP WATER ON JOE'S BAYOU! WILL NOT BE ON THE MARKET LONG! If relaxation is what you're looking for, enter this gated estate with 75ft. of waterfront luxury on the prestigious Joe's Bayou. Few properties have the charm and solitude that surrounds this home. Step inside and you'll be amazed at the openness of the living, dining, and media room. This home is great for entertaining with its recently remodeled kitchen which boasts a Dacor 6-burner stove and stainless appliance package that complement the granite counters and backsplash. All new flooring was recently installed throughout the main house and guest quarters. The master suite with luxury bath and Jacuzzi tub overlook the sparkling, heated pool and the Bayou.

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