Coastal Vibes Luxury Beach Group

Florida Cottage

521 Vera Cruz Drive

Destin, FL 32541

MLS#: 791903

$1,199,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 791903
Listing provided by: Dale E Peterson Realty Inc
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: N/A
On site: 8 years ago
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HOLIDAY ISLE - Residential

Property

Beds

6

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1974

Sq.Footage

3,274

The pinnacle of waterfront living with 90' of canal frontage situated on a large, -1/4 acre lot on exclusive Holiday Isle, just 2 blocks to the deeded beach access! The property was completely re-designed between 2014 & 2015 and includes new floorplan, plumbing, appliances, flooring, electrical, roof, doors & windows, siding, HVAC & the addition of the large heated swimming pool with outdoor surround sound & dazzling lights! This is the perfect family vacation home or permanent residence for the homeowner that wants to feel like they are on vacation every day! Both levels of this spacious home have large living rooms with beautiful views of the Canal as well as full kitchens with dining tables & 2 full sized laundry rooms! Decorated to an upscale tropical décor, furnishings are fun & eclectic with custom art, bunk beds, & furniture commissioned with a local Destin artist. The 1st floor boasts a full kitchen, living room/den, & dining room, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms; one with access to the pool deck & the other two with custom built bunks bed sets. The 2nd floor includes 3 tastefully decorated bedrooms. The master suite overlooks the Canal and pool & has access to the 2nd floor deck. The upper level also includes a 2nd full kitchen with eat-in dining, a 2nd full sized laundry room, 2 bathrooms with tiled walk-in showers, living room/den. You will enjoy having your boat & water toys in your own back yard, with a short trip to Destin's Crab Island as well as the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Property is offered furnished (with some exclusions) and vacation rental ready! Just in time to take advantage of the summer revenue already on the books! View aerial photography: https://youtu.be/ndR8vOsuTRI

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    6

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central, Electric

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony, Boat Slip, Private Yard, Outdoor Shower

  • Parking

    Oversized

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck, Covered

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    In Ground, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Canal

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.27

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    11761.2

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Florida Cottage

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,199,000

  • Tax Amount

    $6,875.14

  • Zoning

    Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    N/A

  • Price/SqFt

    N/A

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    Destin

  • Middle School

    Destin

  • High School

    Fort Walton Beach

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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The pinnacle of waterfront living with 90' of canal frontage situated on a large, -1/4 acre lot on exclusive Holiday Isle, just 2 blocks to the deeded beach access! The property was completely re-designed between 2014 & 2015 and includes new floorplan, plumbing, appliances, flooring, electrical, roof, doors & windows, siding, HVAC & the addition of the large heated swimming pool with outdoor surround sound & dazzling lights! This is the perfect family vacation home or permanent residence for the homeowner that wants to feel like they are on vacation every day! Both levels of this spacious home have large living rooms with beautiful views of the Canal as well as full kitchens with dining tables & 2 full sized laundry rooms! Decorated to an upscale tropical décor, furnishings are fun & eclectic with custom art, bunk beds, & furniture commissioned with a local Destin artist. The 1st floor boasts a full kitchen, living room/den, & dining room, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms; one with access to the pool deck & the other two with custom built bunks bed sets. The 2nd floor includes 3 tastefully decorated bedrooms. The master suite overlooks the Canal and pool & has access to the 2nd floor deck. The upper level also includes a 2nd full kitchen with eat-in dining, a 2nd full sized laundry room, 2 bathrooms with tiled walk-in showers, living room/den. You will enjoy having your boat & water toys in your own back yard, with a short trip to Destin's Crab Island as well as the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Property is offered furnished (with some exclusions) and vacation rental ready! Just in time to take advantage of the summer revenue already on the books! View aerial photography: https://youtu.be/ndR8vOsuTRI

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