Rarely, in Destin, is an estate so unique, offered for sale. A historical home, built in 1933 with 104 feet of bay front on the Choctawhatchee Bay, along with the adjoining lot creates the .67-acre private paradise of Quintessential Florida Living! The estate consists of lots 2, & 3. Lots 2 & 3 were joined & the Main House sits bay front on Lot 2. In 1992 a 2-bedroom guest cottage and 2 car garage were constructed on lot 3, mindfully preserving the majestic Live Oaks. In 1995 a Greenhouse and Workshop were added to the cottage. This creates an opportunity for a larger guest house/cottage by combining that square footage into livable area.The Main House was completely restored in 1989 & has been lovingly cared for by its current residents ever since. The dock, patios, decks and 180-degree bay front views, along with the 3 bay front sliding glass doors, open up to unify indoor and outdoor flow, creating an entertainers dream home! Truly Unique and a MUST SEE! A BRIEF HISTORY OF 333 CALHOUN AVE., DESTIN, FL This historic house went on the Tax rolls in 1933, had a master bedroom and bath added on the East end in the 1950s and has maintained the same footprint from then until now. It was constructed by Gen. Franklin C. Sibert as part of the first military R&R facility. Of the three buildings it was the mess hall and entertainment center. It is uniquely situated on a high point of Choctawhatchee Bay with an unobstructed 180° view of daily sunsets, sailing regattas, and barges traversing East or West, full or empty within the bounds of the Intracoastal Waterway. In 1989 the current owners had the vision to restore building. In 1992 they built a two bedroom and bath guest cottage with a two car garage and a modified kitchen. A greenhouse and workshop were added to the cottage in 1995. This beautiful property has been planted with about 40+ Camellia bushes of various varieties and a sea of color surrounds the house and property with mature azaleas. The cottage front area has just been planted with tricolor Asiatic Jasmine which will provide a carpet of color needing mowing but once a year. The expansive bayside deck complex easily accommodates entertaining 50-70 people without a crush. Indoor entertaining also provides a warm atmosphere illuminated by three 8ft sliding glass doors which bring the outdoors indoors. Much of the property is shaded by its surrounding majestic Water and Live Oaks.
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