Gated, Storybook Home- 130' Waterfront, Gulf & River Access

Located on .6, Gated acres, and originally built in 1929, this beautiful Home, Guest Cottage and Separate Home Office were stripped to the studs, insulated, re-wired, re-plumbed, re-roofed and completely updated in 1998, 2000 and 2003, respectively. House is 1460 sq. ft , 3 BR/2B. Guest Cottage is 320 sq. ft., 1 BR/1B with Kitchenette, Fireplace and Sitting Area. Home Office is 576 sq. ft, 1BR/1B (Murphy Bed) with Kitchenette & Sitting Area. Premium custom finishes throughout include:

• Low-E Windows
• French Doors
• Crown Molding
• Maple Floors
• Custom Cabinets
• Ceramic Tile & Cultured Marble Showers
• Jetted Tub
• Ceiling Fans
• Maytag, Jennaire & GE Profile Appliances

1000 sq ft Wood Shop includes a "Hobby" Room -- built NEW in 2003. Features a separate 200 amp electrical service, insulated Storage Room and climate controlled 13' x 20' Hobby Room. There is also a fenced "yard" (covered with crushed granite) and an additional attached side Shed.

ENJOY Unlimited Boating, Fishing and Swimming Opportunities

"Marquis Bayou", forming the west boundary of this property, is a portion of the Blackwater River system -- providing water access to Blackwater Bay, East Bay, many other rivers and the Gulf of Mexico. "Marquis Bayou" is a deep-water channel (25-30' deep) rumored to have been dredged for ship-building in the late 1800s. A 108' long X 7' wide, wood-decked Water-walk was built spring, 2008 complete with lighting, built-in swim ladders, electrical power and boat cleats. Natural, scenic, opposite shoreline is protected as a designated Florida Wetland.

RELISH the Outdoor Entertainment & Pet Features

• Fenced  on three sides (water forms west boundary)
• Fully Landscaped - including accent lighting
• 14' x 20' Brick-pavered Patio with Fountain & Fish Pool -- completely covered by a 12' high Pergola
• 1150 sq ft of Wood Decks -- 470 square feet of them are roofed
• Outdoor Ceiling Fans are installed on every porch area to help stay cool in summer
• Outside Doggie Bath with fold-down, waist-high, bathing platform, hot&cold water, towel bar & soap tray
• 34' X 44', Additional, Picket-fenced Backyard for small children to play safely away from water's edge or to contain pets 
•       while entertaining
• "His" & "Her"  Store Rooms in Carport -- each 8' x 12' with Built-in Shelving & Pegboard

GROW Your Own Fresh Veggies in the "Mr. McGregor" Garden & Pick Fruit from your own "Orchard"

White picket-fencing surrounds a 25' x 38' raised-bed Garden complete with:

• Entry Arbor
• Potting Bench (with galvanized metal counter-top)
• Lights (for after-dark harvesting)
• Electrical Outlets
• Composting Bin
• Perennial Raspberry and Strawberry beds already established
• Accessed by brick walkway and surrounded by crushed granite to keep shoes clean while gardening
• Private, Deep Well provides "free" water for irrigation of garden, "orchard", lawn  and landscape plantings
• "Orchard" includes: Peach, Plum, Lemon, Lime and Fig trees as well as Blueberry bushes & Thorn-less Blackberries

Map to the property can be found here: http://maps.roktech.net/santarosa/zoning/map.cfm?QueryType=Parcel&ObjectID=237170&ShowResults=Yes&CFID=1591801&CFTOKEN=80148024