Florida Cottage

GETAWAY HOME? RETIREMENT DOWNSIZE? SHORT-TERM RENTAL? OR ALL THREE?! Darling 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Cottage-Style home in a fabulous central location on a cul-de-sac, nestled on its own 4.75 beautifully wooded acres. just waiting for you to CREATE YOUR OWN VISION!Whoever uses this versatile property, be sure to bring your RV/Fishing boat, or your bird-watching book, or your hunting gear, or your walking boots, etc., etc, etc. Plenty of land between you and your friendly neighbors makes it very private. You are just minutes from all the parks, springs, beaches where you can play to your heart's content: hike, swim in the bluegreen waters of the Gulf, hunt the plentiful deer, or canoe the many natural Springs. Property is Flood Zone X. No restrictions or HOA to deal with. A great local location south of I-10 with easy access to I-10, US 331 making it very convenient for places one might want to work, play, or relax. Whether it's the very cute front porch or the spacious back deck, both lift you up with your own private nature. Lots of space to hang out! Maybe add a swing for yourself, and put a few rocking chairs, to indulge yourself in the beauty of nature. Walk right out into it: both from the open-concept, kitchen/living and dining room area, and from the primary bedroom itself. Fill your night with the evening air from the many screened sidelights and windows. Occupants can enjoy the outdoors, indoors as well! The home's many gorgeous (and sturdy) casement windows and the multiple skylights offer plenty of natural light: all day, early morning, and late afternoon. Recently painted inside and out with new flooring, the primary bathroom has two new pedestal sinks. Also, a cute new well pump house was built and driveway parking space next to the home. Enjoy much-enhanced comfort and security due to the home's leading-edge ICF construction, which has an R-value between R-20 and R-28 throughout the life of the homein contrast to a stud-built home with an R-value of only EIGHT! ICF homes use 60% less energy loss than a wood-frame wall. But ICF homes are not only energy-saving. ICF walls are far safer in tornadoes and hurricanes. You will definitely enjoy that solid, safe feelingand quiet as well, because ICF also provides a great sound barrier, giving you that feeling of country privacy. ICF constructed homes are known to be mold and mildew resistant, very beneficial in the Florida humidity. (Learn more at https://www.quadlock.com/insulated-concrete-forms/ICF_energy_performance.htm) Located just 30 minutes north Gulf of Mexico, the property is only eight minutes from the big-box hardware, and four minutes from the new Chic-Fil-A. Yet, with all this convenience, you are completely isolated by the heavily wooded area. You're no more than 15 minutes from schools, shopping, and the historic business district. You will also be just a few minutes to Interstate I-10 and U.S 331 for easy access for commutes to Crestview, Destin, Niceville, Freeport, Panama City Beach, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt AFB and 7th Special Forces. This area offers so much more than one can articulate in this listing. Here are few mentions: -DeFuniak Springs FL is host to Lake DeFuniak, one of only two perfect-circle spring-fed lakes in the world, with a beautiful walking trail, and a dock usually open to public swimming and fishing. The annual Christmas Lights Festival, enjoyed by folks from the entire region, has 10 million lights around the lake. Lake DeFuniak's many classic antebellum homes include the spectacular historic Chautauqua building. -The historic downtown business district includes many dining opportunities from fast food to cafe to Southern to New Orleans to international. Satisfy any taste you have while enjoying the unusually wide range of shops and stores. DeFuniak even has its own Chautauqua Winery (to delight you) and Emerald Coast Zoo (to delight the grands)! -Only six miles away, indulge yourself on the 580-acre, well-stocked Kings Lake reservoir north of town. Your chances of getting a bite here are good whether you're fly fishing, bait-casting, or spinning. Kings Lake is full of bream/bluegill, crappie, black bass, catfish, and largemouth basssuch as a state-record 17-1/4 lb bass. -The Gulf of Mexico and Emerald Coast is home to Florida's Famous, Sugar-Sand Beaches. Visit any beach you want using this property as your hub. Enjoy the World Famous Crab Island in the Destin FL channel. Public beach access within 35 to 1 hr include parks such as Grayton Beach, Henderson Beach, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Navarre Beach, Panama City Beach. The pristine National Seashore Monument is only 1 hour away. Whereverenjoy the perfect day at an undeveloped beach and then retreat to your private, uncrowded acreage and home. -This property is short drive to many State Parks and private venues providing hunting, hiking trails, crystal-clear fresh-water swimming holes, springs, and water sports. A short list includes: -Vortex Springs, Ponce De Leon Springs State Park, the spring-fed playground at Morrison Springs State Park, Blue Springs, and many others -Numerous local sections of the Florida Trail which runs the length of the state (Eglin, Nokuse, Lafayette Creek) -Lakewood Park, Florida's highest point -Blackwater River State Park (54 minutes) -Falling Waters State Park (41 minutes) -Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna (65 minutes) Information contained within this listing is deemed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible to complete all due diligence and verify all information provided.