215 College Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

Occasionally a residence stands out so clearly, that you can't help but be delightfully enamored. Welcome to 215 College Avenue, a well appointed historic home with classic lines and superior architecture. Located on a large 1/2 acre corner lot, only 2 blocks to Lake DeFuniak and historic district adjacent. Enjoy all this quaint town has to offer, with shopping, dining and parks and also the neighboring Life Enrichment Senior Center. Full professional renovation completed in 2012. 2024 updates including interior and exterior paint and lighting, kitchen backsplash, cabinet hardware and island, creating a 3rd bedroom, new landscaping and new back patio pergola/cover. Upon arriving, the expansive covered front porch with haint blue ceiling, conjures up visions of rocking chairs and visits with friends and neighbors. Stepping inside you'll first see the generously wide living room, showcasing the gas fireplace as the focal point and flanked by upscale sconce lighting. The connecting formal dining room, located between the living room and breakfast nook, is large enough to accommodate grand dinner parties or could be converted to various other uses as desired. Leading from the formal dining into an epicurean's kitchen, includes all the cabinet and counter space you could wish for. The functional and extended size and layout is perfect for creating elaborate meals and beautiful memories with loved ones. You'll enjoy the back yard window view over the sink, featuring a chic unlacquered brass faucet. The breakfast nook's original built-in corner cabinets and glass door cabinets showcase your special china and glassware. Additionally, it's a "breeze" to unload groceries and supplies from the garage to the kitchen's laundry and pantry, by way of the covered breezeway at the back door. Just off the kitchen is the warm and cozy den, highlighting classic built-ins, and could alternatively be used as an office, etc. Details such as oversized crown moulding, central vacuum and 9' ceilings showcase the quality and caliber of this home. The attic pull down stairs reveal the exceptional quality of the original construction as well. The natural finish oak hardwood floors are exceptional and are throughout most of the home, except for the kitchen and the original tile in each bath. The rooms are light-filled, streaming through the double pane windows with white plantation shutters throughout, for a clean, sophisticated finish. The rooms are spacious, including all three substantially sized bedrooms. The master suite is generously size to accommodate a king-size bed and several other pieces and a walk-in closet for storage. The master bath offers a tile walk-in shower and is largely original with updated fixtures for a blended modern feel. Additionally, there are multiple storage closets throughout, solving most any interior storage need. Be sure to check out the floor plan in the photos to see the room sizes and flow of the home. Outside there is an abundance of space on the side, as well as the back yard, for adding and enjoying amenities such as a pool to entertain family and friends. Should expanding the master suite be of interest, there is also available space for such an endeavor. The covered back tile patio runs the width of the home with ample room to relax and entertain. The oversized double garage has dual-sided doors for drive-through entry and exit and driveway access from both College and 1st St. The siding is remarkably the original cedar siding with new paint and gutters to protect. The lot to the east may be purchased separately should you want to increase the size of the estate. Additionally, home inspection report shall be made available within a few days of the time of listing, once received. If you've been thinking about making the move to DeFuniak Springs, perhaps this is just the nudge you needed.