DEEP WATER FLORIDA LIVING AT IT'S FINEST with a little bit of Southern Charm. This exquisite family home is perfect for entertaining and building memories. Sweeping views of well-protected Rocky Bayou define this grand custom built home, perfectly situated to take advantage of wonderful sunsets over the Bayou. Built on a steel frame with nine inch thick walls and eleven and a half inches of insulation with steel roof trusses and a metal shake style roof, this home is designed to not only withstand the occasional storm, but to last for many years with low maintenance. In fact, this home sets the standard for luxury and peacefulness nestled in a quiet area for nature lovers. The stunning entrance with beautifully landscaped low maintenance yard commands a presence that states "life is good!" The amazing front porch area is designed to enjoy summer breezes and watching children play. The grand mahogany front door with dual side panels of leaded beveled glass speak of elegance as you enter the 25' high arched ceiling with uplights set beneath the crown molding. The foyer and grand room with two-story arched architectural Andersen windows overlook exquisitely lit backgrounds and the Bayou. The grand formal dining room has arched windows, trayed ceiling, chair crown molding, and hardwood floors. A wooden stair rail banister leads up to a generous sized loft with a commanding view overlooking the great room. An upstairs bedroom with its own exterior balcony and entrance can also double as a master with its own private bath, which is in addition to two extra bedrooms with connecting bath. The master suite downstairs with a bath connects to a private sitting room with gas fireplace and Bang and Olufsen sound system wired to the whole house. The sitting room commands awesome views of the water! An exceptional standard of quality in the kitchen and breakfast area are perfect for entertaining for family gatherings. The breakfast bar, Corian countertops, abundant storage, and corner pantry entice the gourmet cook of the family to create great recipes on the Thermador five burner gas range and double oven. You will also find a top of the line refrigerator, trash compactor, and dishwasher. Ceramic tile floors are a breeze for cleanup with the built-in "kick panels" which are part of the central vacuum system. An outdoor kitchen for the serious chef with a commercial grade Holland gas grill/oven, is fully equipped with fryer, electric smoker, sink and refrigerator. All of this is covered and well lit with lots of outdoor seating areas for the cook's guests. The adjacent ample-sized laundry room includes cabinets, countertops, its own half bath, and Bosch washer and dryer. Other amenities include a monitored security and fire alarm system for additional peace of mind. Crown molding throughout, Andersen doors and windows, and a whole house surround sound system. The oversized three car garage with floored attic space offers incredible storage and/or workspace. The dock has with three different boat lifts: one with covered 24 x 20 canopy, one exposed lift, and one for a personal watercraft. Power and water are available. Make no mistake, this home is impeccably designed and built by James Taylor of Valparaiso with an obsession to detail which shows! Neighborhood Description Beautiful subdivision which offers a great variety of quality homes in all sizes and prices, from deep water to lakefront to golf course.
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