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Beach House

2978 Scenic Highway 98

Destin , FL 32541

MLS#: 786671

$3,999,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 786671
Listing provided by: World Impact Real Estate
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 9 months ago
On site: 7 years ago
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SHORES OF CRYSTAL BEACH - Residential

Property

Beds

7

Full Baths

6

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

2003

Sq.Footage

5,632

This luxurious beach front home sits on almost 1/2 an acre of land, with 4 large garage spaces and ample driveway parking for guests. Peacock pavers guide you through the walkway up to the entrance. The home is finished with coastal chic decor & expansive main floor features a foyer with elevator, storage, guest bath, dining areas, two living areas, pass-through fireplace and all with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. White sandy beaches are directly off the Gulf-side pool deck, shower & covered patio. There is a spacious gourmet kitchen, large center island & bar seating, equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, double ovens, ice maker, and a gas-range. The laundry room is off the kitchen with washer, dryer, utlilty sink and pantry area with a second refrigerator.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Cathedral Ceiling(s), Elevator, Wet Bar

  • Total Bedrooms

    7

  • Bathrooms

    6

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    4

  • Construction Materials

    Frame

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony

  • Parking

    Garage Door Opener

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Porch

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Outdoor Pool, In Ground, Private

  • View

    Water

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.48

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Beach House

Price

  • Sales Price

    $3,999,000

  • Zoning

    Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    5, 632

  • Price/SqFt

    $710

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Destin

  • Middle School

    Destin

  • High School

    Fort Walton Beach

Property Features

  • Stories

    3

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

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Okaloosa

Elementary School

Destin

Middle School

Destin

High School

Fort Walton Beach

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This luxurious beach front home sits on almost 1/2 an acre of land, with 4 large garage spaces and ample driveway parking for guests. Peacock pavers guide you through the walkway up to the entrance. The home is finished with coastal chic decor & expansive main floor features a foyer with elevator, storage, guest bath, dining areas, two living areas, pass-through fireplace and all with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. White sandy beaches are directly off the Gulf-side pool deck, shower & covered patio. There is a spacious gourmet kitchen, large center island & bar seating, equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, double ovens, ice maker, and a gas-range. The laundry room is off the kitchen with washer, dryer, utlilty sink and pantry area with a second refrigerator.

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