814 Choctaw Lane

Description

There's No Place Like Home and this WATERFRONT RETREAT offers the finest of Lake/Bayou living on Florida's Emerald Coast and boasts a variety of impressive features and amenities. **LOCATION AND SETTING: The residence is situated in the gated community of Shalimar Pointe, offering a serene and picturesque environment. It provides tranquil living on the shores of the deep-water Lake/Bayou with breathtaking water views, sunsets, and direct access to Choctawhatchee Bay. **CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN: The home spans three stories and is characterized by timeless craftsmanship. The entrance features a grand staircase and soaring ceilings, creating a welcoming atmosphere. **LIVING SPACES: The main floor offers an open-concept layout. The spacious formal dining room is connected to a renovated kitchen equipped with high-end stainless-steel appliances, Shaker style cabinets, quartz countertops, a large island with prep sink, and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen flows into an eat-in area and a comfortable living space with a gas fireplace and expansive windows overlooking the water. The main level also contains a half bath, a laundry room and a flex room which can serve as an office or an additional living area. **PRIMARY SUITE: The primary suite on the main level is beautifully appointed with hardwood floors, a sitting area that opens to the screened-in porch, and a walk-in closet. The primary bathroom has been upgraded with double vanities, granite countertops, a glass-enclosed cultured marble and tiled shower, a free-standing soaking tub, and a second closet. **ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS: The upper level accommodates three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and the third bedroom functions as a guest/in-law suite with an ensuite bathroom. **LOWER LEVEL: The lower level includes a 2nd laundry/craft room with storage cabinets, and a spacious open Flex room with a full bathroom and wet bar. This versatile space can be used for living and entertainment purposes, an additional suite, and/or a home gym. Two sets of French doors lead from the lower level to a covered porch. A 2-car garage with built-in storage and a large storage/workshop space completes the lower level. **OUTDOOR FEATURES: The backyard is framed with tropical landscaping and architectural aluminum fencing. The property boasts 86' of frontage on the deep waters of Lake Lorraine with direct access to Choctawhatchee Bay, a dock with 400+ feet of decking and a boat lift (currently inoperable). **ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The property includes a flood insurance policy that can be assumed by the new owners, a whole-house Generac generator (24KW natural gas), 2 newer (2020) HVAC units, a tankless gas Rinnai water heater, power to the dock, new sod, landscaping beds, and upgraded irrigation system. The roof was replaced in 2016 with 30-year architectural shingles. **LIFESTYLE: The home offers offer a luxurious, yet comfortable lifestyle in a stunning waterfront setting with a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living. ***CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE THIS HOME***.