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Florida Cottage

80 S Watch Tower Lane

Inlet Beach, FL 32461

MLS#: 894305

$4,750,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 894305
Listing provided by: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: N/A
On site: 4 years ago
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WATERSOUND BEACH - Residential

Property

Beds

6

Full Baths

6

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

2007

Sq.Footage

N/A

For comp purposes only. The kitchen boasts a large center island, walk-in pantry, mahogany-topped wet bar, wine cooler and Thermador gas range. The second floor includes a second owners' suite with adjoining screened porch with bed swing. On the third floor, enjoy ample sleeping quarters with a large bunk room as well as a nursery, reading nook and full bath. Peek out the third-floor watch tower to catch glimpses of the WaterSound Beach community and Gulf of Mexico beyond. This jewel in WaterSound Beach sparkles with endless gulf views, is situated just steps to the beach and puts you in the heart of all that 30A has to offer.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Pantry

  • Total Bedrooms

    6

  • Bathrooms

    6

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Ceiling Fan(s), Geothermal

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Geothermal, Natural Gas

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Shake Siding

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony, Outdoor Shower

  • Parking

    Garage Door Opener, Garage

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Porch, Deck, Covered, Enclosed, Screened

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Heated, In Ground, Private

Area & Lot

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Florida Cottage

Price

  • Sales Price

    $4,750,000

  • Zoning

    Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    N/A

  • Price/SqFt

    N/A

HOA

  • Association

    Yes

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    Dune Lakes

  • Middle School

    Emerald Coast

  • High School

    South Walton

Property Features

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Location

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Walton

Elementary School

Dune Lakes

Middle School

Emerald Coast

High School

South Walton

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For comp purposes only. The kitchen boasts a large center island, walk-in pantry, mahogany-topped wet bar, wine cooler and Thermador gas range. The second floor includes a second owners' suite with adjoining screened porch with bed swing. On the third floor, enjoy ample sleeping quarters with a large bunk room as well as a nursery, reading nook and full bath. Peek out the third-floor watch tower to catch glimpses of the WaterSound Beach community and Gulf of Mexico beyond. This jewel in WaterSound Beach sparkles with endless gulf views, is situated just steps to the beach and puts you in the heart of all that 30A has to offer.

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