281 Grove Lane, Freeport, FL 32439 (MLS# 961339)

281 Grove Lane, Freeport, FL 32439

$2,500,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 7,690 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,246 Status: Sold

Current Price: $2,500,000 List Date: 10/18/2024 Last Modified: 1/22/2025

Overview

Description

Discover the perfect blend of Craftsman architecture and natural beauty in this exceptional one-of-a-kind home featuring 300' of breathtaking bay frontage, a private dock, and a separate boat house. This thoughtfully designed custom home was lovingly created as a retreat by the owner, a physicist and engineer by trade. Perched on a scenic promontory, the home's western orientation provides mesmerizing sunset views over Choctawhatchee Bay and tranquil canals. Inside, a commercial-grade mahogany-lined elevator effortlessly connects the first floor to the upper levels, including direct pantry access for ultimate convenience.The climate-controlled lower level features a spacious two-plus-car tandem garage, a versatile multi-purpose room, a workshop, and a generous guest suite,

Supplements: perfect for entertaining or accommodating visitors. Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable bayfront retreatschedule a showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 961339

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2024-11-17
Sold Date: 2025-01-21
Sold Price/SqFt: 325.1

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 370.61
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 20 - Freeport
Street #: 281
Street Name: Grove
Street Suffix: Lane
State: FL
Zip Code: 32439
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: BAY GROVE
Parcel ID: 33-1S-19-23000-023-0083

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Other
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 7690
SqFt Source: County PA Records
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 5
# Stories: 3
Year Built: 2002
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Acreage: 0.35
Pool: No
Pool Type: None

Waterfront

Waterfront Feet: 300
Bay: Yes
Bayou: Yes
Shore - Rip Rap: Yes
Unit Waterfront: Yes

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 2007 - Bay Grove
Elementary School: Freeport
Middle School: Freeport
High School: Freeport
Legal Description: COM NE/C OF GOVT LOT 3, N 89 DEG 27'W 1595.53 FT, N 388.15 FT, N 11 DEG 02'45''W 338.58 FT N 23 DEG 43'15''E 236.31 FT, N 07 DEG 46'55''W 100.07 FT TO POB, S 79 DEG 56'20''W 131 FT TO WATERS EDGE OF CHOCTAWHAT- CHEE BAY, NLY AND ELY ALONG WATERS EDGE 248 FT, S 07 DEG 46'55''E 131.80 FT, S 79 DEG 56'20''W 20 FT TO POB OR 931- 132 OR 1235-100 OR 1509-48 OR 2043-287

More Information

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller
Who Paid Title: Buyer
Homestead: Yes
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: No
New Buyer Fee: No
Last Taxes: 10013.25
Last Tax Year: 2023
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Discover the perfect blend of Craftsman architecture and natural beauty in this exceptional one-of-a-kind home featuring 300' of breathtaking bay frontage, a private dock, and a separate boat house. This thoughtfully designed custom home was lovingly created as a retreat by the owner, a physicist and engineer by trade. Perched on a scenic promontory, the home's western orientation provides mesmerizing sunset views over Choctawhatchee Bay and tranquil canals. Inside, a commercial-grade mahogany-lined elevator effortlessly connects the first floor to the upper levels, including direct pantry access for ultimate convenience.The climate-controlled lower level features a spacious two-plus-car tandem garage, a versatile multi-purpose room, a workshop, and a generous guest suite,

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Parking Features

Garage: Yes
Garage Attached: Yes
Oversized: Yes

Waterview

Bay: Yes
Bayou: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Easement: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Lot Features

Bulkhead/Seawall: Yes
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: Yes

Project Facilities

Waterfront: Yes

Construction/Siding

Foundation On Piling: Yes
Roof Metal: Yes
Siding Wood: Yes

Utilities

Electric: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Boat Slip: Yes
Boathouse: Yes
Boatlift: Yes
Deck Covered: Yes
Deck Open: Yes
Rain Gutter: Yes
Sprinkler System: Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Built-In Bookcases: Yes
Ceiling Beamed: Yes
Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
Ceiling Tray/Cofferd: Yes
Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
Elevator: Yes
Fireplace 2+: Yes
Fireplace Gas: Yes
Floor Hardwood: Yes
Furnished - All: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Window Treatment All: Yes
Woodwork Stained: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Ice Machine: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven Double: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wine Refrigerator: Yes

Energy

AC - 2 or More: Yes
Ceiling Fans: Yes
Water Heater - Gas: Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Bidet: Yes
MBath Double Vanity: Yes
MBath Garden Tub: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBath Tile: Yes
MBed Balcony: Yes
MBed Carpeted: Yes
MBed Trey Ceiling: Yes
MBed Walk-in Closet: Yes
MBed Waterfront: Yes

Master Bedroom

Third: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes
Second: Yes
Third: Yes

Kitchen

Second: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Master Bathroom: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Bulkhead/Seawall; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterfront: Bay; Bayou; Shore - Rip Rap; Unit Waterfront Waterview: Bay; Bayou Parking Features: Garage; Garage Attached; Oversized Project Facilities: Waterfront Exterior: Balcony; Boat Slip; Boathouse; Boatlift; Deck Covered; Deck Open; Rain Gutter; Sprinkler System Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Beamed; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Tray/Cofferd; Ceiling Vaulted; Elevator; Fireplace 2+; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Furnished - All; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar; Window Treatment All; Woodwork Stained Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Central Vacuum; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Ice Machine; Microwave; Oven Double; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - 2 or More; Ceiling Fans; Water Heater - Gas Master Bedroom: Third Bedroom: First; Second; Third Kitchen: Second Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width	Remarks
Kitchen	Second	17 x 24	17.00	24.00
Dining Room	Second	15 x 25	15.00	25.00	Dining Room/ Keeping Room
Master Bedroom	Third	17 x 14.4	17.00	14.40
Master Bathroom	Third	16.11 x 13.9	16.11	13.90
Bedroom	Third	17 x 15.3	17.00	15.30
Bedroom	Second	17.3 x 14.8	17.30	14.80
Bedroom	First	17.3 x 15.1	17.30	15.10

Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: January - 22 - 2025

Broker Attribution: penny@scenicsir.com

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