Wonderful West Beach location! This sensational custom-built, French colonial-inspired house haseverything people are looking for in a home-gracious living spaces, first-floor primary bedroom, extra-large covered front porch facing the Gulf, salt-water pool, guest house, beautifully maintained, on agracious lot. The main house has a total of five bedrooms and three-and-a half bathrooms, large living room, family room and upstairs playroom/den/hobby room. Dramatic views throughout the house of the beach and Gulf, and the lush backyard and pool. There isn't a bad view. Generous rooms flow into each other - this is a happy family house designed for good times! There is no wasted space in this house - every inch was designed by Fred Wagner for practicality as well as beauty! And, what a great party house! The livingroom has wide openings to the entrance halls and family room, with an easy flow to the dining roomand to the front porch and back deck. All of the downstairs rooms connect with each other, makingentertaining for a few friends, or a huge crowd, easy and fun! The living room, like the otherentertaining areas, has high ceilings, elegant molding, and hardwood floors. The woodburning fireplace(with gas logs) is flanked by French doors with transoms and windows. The dining room has space for a large table...Open the front French doors to let the outside in! Or for parties, you can put several more tables on the porch. It's simple to make room for many friends and family for holiday dinners here! The family room is the center of the action! The entertainment wall has space for a TV, all the components anyone would need, display shelves, with French doors, and gorgeous views along the front! This spacious, pristine kitchen has top-of-the-line stainless appliances! Cabinets galore, counter space to spare, it has everything the most demanding cook needs and then some! Open the French doors and enjoy the Gulf breeze while cooking! Romantic, spacious primary bedroom, has space for a reading area, and views to the front and west! Relax in bed and enjoy some of the best scenery around! Spacious bath with a spa/soaking tub with hand-held shower, double sinks, separate vanity, great storage, two water closets, and a large shower with glass door and seat! Two cleverly designed walk-in closets, one with a built-in chest and shoe shelves, the other with lots of shelves, both with plenty of space to hang clothes! The front porch off the primary bedroom overlooking the Gulf is a great spot for morning coffee, afternoon winding down, and evening star gazing! There are hooks for a hammock - a wonderful spot for a nap! Upstairs there are four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and a wonderful central den/playroom! Each bedroom has a ceiling fan and light, two closets, and a separate built-in vanity. Both baths have deep soaking tubs with showers, and plenty storage, both at the sink, and in separate closets. The den has six closets and walk-in access to two attics. Managing the wash for an active family, with lots of guests, is a breeze with this utility room. Deep sink, lots of storage, washer and dryer, and a tiled floor. Put rocking chairs and a porch swing on the front porch! Invite friends to join you for something cool after a long day at the office! It's been handy as rainy-day play space for children and their friends. And, of course, the views - spectacular. The back yard feels like your own private club! Extra-large (20'x50') pool, with space for sunning, dining or just sitting and enjoying time with family and friends. Adjacent pool house has a full bathroom, and bedroom with kitchenette and space for a stackable washer/dryer. It is a fully self-sufficient space. The bathroom doubles as the pool bathroom. Both front and back yards are fenced and have beautiful mature oak trees, a magnolia tree, pecan tree, crepe myrtles and several fruit trees. A timeless treasure for a new family to create memories to last a lifetime!
