Florida Cottage

MULTIPLE OFFERS- Highest and best due by 5/13 at 5PM! Nestled in the sought-after Carson Oaks community, where kids still ride bikes until the streetlights come on, this immaculate home invites you to relive the charm of simpler times. It is the only home currently available with a 2-car garage, a rare find in this neighborhood. Known for its community spirit, residents enjoy social clubs and planned gatherings throughout the year. Amenities include a private boatyard with slips and launch, offering deep water access to Mack Bayou and Choctawhatchee Bay, along with dry boat/kayak storage, fish cleaning station, and boat wash station. The new covered pavilion with cafe lights is perfect for entertaining. There is a new pickleball court, community library box, and a peaceful fishing pond with a fountain and numerous green spaces. For beach lovers, this location is just ten minutes from 30A beaches and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Plus, for a quick bite or a fun night out, you can golf cart or bike to Grand Boulevard for dinner, movies, ice cream, coffee, or shopping. Built with the quality craftsmanship that Huff Homes is renowned for, this updated 3 bedroom offers an exceptional living experience. A cozy front porch with a gas lantern welcomes you in--perfect for catching up with neighbors. The beautiful kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a gas range, and a large island for gathering with guests. A thoughtfully designed coffee bar/butler pantry and a large custom pantry keeps everything beautifully organized. There is an extra pantry closet for kitchen appliance storage. The living room features a custom shiplap wall and an electric fireplace with reclaimed wood mantle, creating a cozy focal point. Additional features include in-home wired surround sound system, new interior paint, plantation shutters, custom picture shelves, new ceiling fans, updated light fixtures, soft-close drawers, and dimmers on all light switches. The spacious master bedroom is a true retreat, featuring an en suite with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a custom walk-in closet. The two guest bedrooms are equally inviting, both featuring walk-in closets. One of the guest bedrooms has its own en suite bath. The second guest bedroom boasts custom built-in bunkbeds with integrated lighting, a trundle bed, underneath storage drawers, and built-in cubbies with USB outlets and reading lights-a great space for kids or guests. An additional guest bathroom includes a walk-in shower with glass door. But the true magic lives out back: a screened-in porch straight out of a magazine, complete with a dreamy porch bed swing that calls for slow mornings with coffee and long evenings with a good book. Outside, a charming pergola with bar counter and caf?? lights sits over a paver patio, where a fire pit invites cozy nights. The backyard fountain adds soothing ambiance, while the lighting creates a magical atmosphere. This home also features a gas line to the fire pit and grill, and a manual transfer switch offers easy connection for a portable power generator. Pavers on the side of the home lead to a side entrance into the air conditioned 2-car garage. The garage is ideal for a home gym, studio, or additional living space and includes attic storage with a pull-down ladder. Additionally, a golf net with a projector and mat offers the perfect setup for indoor practice. This home has been updated with new landscaping in the front and backyard to enhance curb appeal. There is also new exterior paint (2023). Landscaping maintenance is included in the HOA fee. From the moment you arrive at Carson Oaks' paved private entrance, greeted by the canopy of 100-year old live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, you're wrapped in the kind of warmth and nostalgia that makes you think of lemonade on the porch and summer nights. Come see for yourself and experience the laid-back luxury of life in Carson Oaks. Schedule a showing today! Seller is offering the home partially furnished.