MLS: 327920

Description

Bay-front coastal home with dock. Located off the beaten path in coastal Franklin county, this well-maintained custom home offers relaxing bay front living with fishing and boating access at an affordable price-point. Once featured in Southern Living magazine as an example of a uniquely designed option to typical water front homes. The wood piling and front-to-back steel beam foundation is concealed by 6 "pods" which serve as storage/work areas. This clever design provides an open area under the living space for parking and outdoor activities. Magnificent panoramic sunrises from any of the 90+ windows and ever changing views of St. James Bay, Dog and Bird Island. This unique bay-front front home has a well-maintained easy access private dock (180' boardwalk & 20'x12' dock) with boat lift (4500 lb. capacity). Fish and crab right from your dock or head out into world class fishing waters on your schedule. The St. James Island home straddles two lots providing added privacy and seclusion from neighbors and roadways. An irrigation system with its own private well on the property ensures the mature native plantings including azaleas (wild and propagated), camelias, figs, hurricane and varieties of lilies, coontie palms, and loquats) remain healthy, happy, and enjoyable. Ample room in the 6 ground-level enclosed storage pods for fishing, crabbing, gardening gear, bikes, kayaks, maintenance equipment, and hobbies. Additional storage available in the garden/well pump shed. Convenient ground level elevator access. Public (City of Carrabelle) water and sewage. A short drive to St. James Bay Golf and Pickleball Resort. 35 minutes to Apalachicola and the beaches of St. George Island. Conveniently located to Crawfordville, Tallahassee, and Tallahassee International Airport. Showings by appointment only and a determination of creditworthiness. Sold unfurnished.