848 Tropic Avenue Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Okaloosa Island, nestled along the stunning Emerald Coast of Florida, is a picturesque destination that offers a serene escape with its breathtaking views and abundant natural beauty surrounded by the Gulf of America, Choctawhatchee Bay and the Santa Rosa Sound. Amenities are all around from a visit to the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park for marine life encounters to the Boardwalk Pier for those who enjoy fishing and swimming in the gulf. The Gulf Islands National Seashore on the bay side provides more fishing and swimming as well as a popular spot for wind surfing and kite surfing. Ross Marler Park, also on the bay side, provides convenient public boat launches for boating enthusiasts as well as a fishing pier and pavilions for recreation. Within just over 5 miles to Destin, FL and 1.5 miles to downtown FWB, this location can't be beat. This property features a custom kitchen equipped with matte black hardware and finishes, a pot filler, and a 48 Forno 8-burner gas range with a double oven. More luxury details included are the quartz countertops, a large single basin stainless steel sink, wide plank engineered wood flooring, extra tall double stacked cabinets, and a large island with a breakfast bar. The summer kitchen is welcomed off the downstairs living room through a 3-panel sliding glass door. Your outdoor kitchen is designed with a Duro grill connected to a gas line, a Hisense wine fridge with a 54-bottle capacity, and the same quartz countertops from the kitchen. Tile floor extends out onto both the back porch and front porch as well as your balcony off the second-floor den. Another personalized touch is the pine lined ceilings on all outdoor spaces. The first-floor master bedroom and bathroom offer a large floor-to-ceiling tile glass door shower with dual shower heads, a modern floating double vanity, and a sliding glass door to the backyard. The home features 10' ceilings throughout, 8 ft red oak interior doors, and recessed lighting. Bedroom closets come adorned with built-in drawer units and shelving ensuring plenty of storage space. All windows have extra trim to enhance their height and give way to abundant amounts of natural light. Each bedroom has an ensuite, with one being a Jack and Jill shared bathroom between bedrooms 2 and 3. Tile flooring by Destin Elite Tile is used in wet areas and laundry rooms. The property includes impact-rated windows and doors, and a Blue Haven pool can be installed upon request, with renderings available. There are dual laundry rooms with Samsung and GE washer/dryer sets, a gas tankless water heater with an 11-gallon per minute capacity, and separate HVAC systems for upstairs and downstairs to ensure comfort for all. Don't let this incredible opportunity go and schedule your private showing today.