Custom Executive Bayfront; inspiration for your lifestyle

This six year old custom executive home has been pampered by its designer/owners. The home has set a new standard and inspired a growth in year round living on the western shore of Mobile Bay. The 2 story brick and stucco home nestled in lush tropical landscape situated just 8 minutes away from the white sand beaches of Dauphin Island, and a ferry ride to Fort Morgan and Orange Beach, AL. A panoramic view of Mobile Bay will be enjoyed from many vantage points within the home. By boat, Mobile Bay delivers you to the crystal blue green waters of the Gulf of Mexico where tuna or bill fishing continues to be one of the largest and richest fishing tournaments in the US. Water skiing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and collecting soft shell crabs and flounder are common bay sports accessible from your bulkhead. The home is designed with 4 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. Downstairs, the breakfast area, formal dining room and living room all share a full view of the bay. As the focal point of family and entertaining, the professional kitchen also shares the full view of the bay. All of these areas also share a full view of the fireplace that features 1 Aquarius granite fascia with broad granite skirt. The ground floor living spaces invite you to relax on the completely screened porch. Enjoy the serenity of the morning as motor yachts and cruise ships make way for Mexico. Colorful sails glide by as sailors hone their skills for the annual Mobile Bay Sailing Regatta. Each morning, the sun rises out of the bay. The second floor master bedroom suite spans the eastern side of the home. Pelicans and Herons begin their daily flight in full view from the adjoining balcony. All four bedrooms are upstairs and can be accessed from either of two interior stairways. The master bedroom suite, with balcony, occupies the entire bay side of the home and affords spectacular views of the bay. Soak in the large Jacuzzi in her bathroom while you take in the view of the moon shimmering on the bay. His bathroom also affords an individual view of the bay. Large spacious closets make todays living effortless. The kitchen is equipped with matching brushed stainless GE Monogram appliances including two ovens (1 convection combination), microwave, gas range and vent, dishwasher and refrigerator and large walk-in pantry. Kitchen counters, island, bar and backsplashes are 1 Juparano Columbo double beveled edge granite and features plenty of seating space for guests. The home has 3,988 sq feet of open plan air conditioned living space plus, 1,326 sq feet of screened porch and 960 sq feet for the 2 1/2 car garage that will also easily fit a three seat Jet Ski. It includes a third bay separated for a shop with built in work bench and space for yard tractor, mower and implement storage. The home was designed with plenty of extra storage space. The sound proofed media room with wet bar separates audio and video entertainment from the rest of the house. The house and porch are wired for sound from any of the input sources, controlled individually in each space. The media room also has access directly to the porch for convenient flow while entertaining. Outside on the porch there is built-in gas, electrical, water and drainage for the dirty kitchen like fish frying and cooking for large entertaining events. A laundry room has 8 doors of built-in kitchen quality cabinets and large sink plus 8 feet of clothes hanging space. Adjacent is a full bathroom with exterior access for clean-up from the beach and bay. Other amenities include: 3/4' oak hardwood floors in living, dining space with carpet in media room and ceramic tile in the kitchen. Hardwood on stairs and master bedroom suite and one bedroom with carpet in the remaining two. Built-in bookcases on both sides of the 6' masonry fireplace that uses gas or wood and has a 1 granite fascia and skirt. 10' ceilings in the downstairs spaces. 11' triple tray ceilings in master bedroom suite. The master bath has a Jacuzzi on her side. His features a fully tiled steam room with bench space for two people lounging. Both his and hers are fully marble surfaced with designer fixtures. Two HVAC units. Central Vac. Cat V cable throughout. Pella Architectural built-in blind windows and doors. Intercom. Irrigation system. Heavily insulated and wrapped in foil for additional insulation values. There is a monitored fire and security system. 200 amp service. Wired for emergency generator and an interior elevator. . Seafood highlights: The highest oyster production in the United States takes place in Alabama coastal waters with 3 to 4 million pounds of meat annually. Some 3.5 million pounds of blue crabs are caught in Alabama waters each year and some 25 million pounds of shrimp are landed in Alabama each year. In the bay in front of your home you can catch blue crabs in traps; soft shell crabs and flounder are gathered at night with a lantern and a gig. Nearby are: Dauphin Island, http://townofdauphinisland.org/, Orange Beach, Fort Gaines, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Gaines,_Alabama, and Fort Morgan, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Morgan,_Alabama, of Civil War interest, the Estuarium is home of the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program, Sea Lab. Bellingrath Gardens, http://www.bellingrath.org/, a 65 acre garden estate and historic home is 10 minutes away and offers year round enjoyment of blooming flowers. Drive Times: 20 minutes to I-10 30 minutes to downtown Mobile 40 minutes to Mobile Regional Airport 40 minutes to University of South Alabama 50 minutes to Biloxi Casino complex 70 minutes to Pensacola Regional Airport 2 hour drive to New Orleans This home took no water during Hurricane Katrina. Owner will provide appropriate FEMA statement.