1885 Highway 98 W Highway

Description

1885 Highway 98 West is an 1.2 acre bayfront property consisting of 8/10 of an acre north of Highway 98W and 4/10 of an acre south of Highway 98W that features +/- 116 feet of private white sandy beach on Apalachee Bay. This parcel is just west of Carrabelle Beach with newly renovated beach pavilions and restrooms. The one-owner house was built to exacting standards with resilience to Florida hurricanes as the guiding construction principle. The walls are solid concrete with pressure treated wood used to frame out the inside of the structure. The roof is a lifetime metal roof by Gerard Roofs that resembles clay tiles, but with the wind resistance and longevity of metal. Energy efficiency is ensured due to the spray foam insulation in the exterior walls and attic. All these features will ensure that the runaway home insurance premiums so common in Florida these days WILL NOT affect this property - this home was built to withstand the elements and keep insurance costs low. Current homeowners/fire/windstorm premium is $2,343.00. As you enter this trophy home, you'll immediately be greeted by the warmth of gorgeous alder doors, pine trimwork and beautiful low maintenance travertine look floor tiles. The open floorplan is perfect for coastal entertaining and family memory making. Wake up to panoramic Gulf of Mexico views from downstairs primary bedroom and have morning coffee on the deck overlooking the beach just outside the primary bedroom's sliding door. The spacious primary en-suite bathroom features modern finishes and a unique spa-like shower & tub combo. The split floorplan features two bedrooms on the west side of the home, one with stunning Gulf and beach views and a private deck overlooking the waterfront. The open and spacious kitchen features genuine hickory cabinetry and gleaming granite countertops. There is also a 21'x12' bonus room upstairs that's limited only by the imagination... it would make a fabulous media room, a private kids' bunk room, or use it as storage as the current owners do. Water is provided by a 115' well enclosed in an insulated well house and is serviced by a water softening system. This Forgotten Coast trophy home is a must-see property.