240 Buck Rd, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL

Description

Private Fisherman's cottage boasts 210' Feet of water frontage on a tranquil protected bayou on a point lot makes this an unique Investment opportunity! Direct waterfront views of deep Buck Bayou, Hogtown Bayou and the Choctawhatchee Bay in its natural sanctuary setting with mature trees make this a serene oasis. There are 2 docks with 4 slips for 3 boats as well as a jet ski ramp & a 2nd dock for canoes & kayaks. Catch crabs & fish off of your dock and greet dolphins, osprey, blue heron, manatees & wildlife just feet from the expansive 24' floor to ceiling windows. NO HOA so short term rentals are allowed, Metal roof (2023) & newer Trane heat pump A/C will give you peace of mind. whole house water filtration system.No grass to mow. RV's & boats allowed. No carpet.Needs TLC & updates to make it your own but the possibilities are endless. Selling property As-Is and calling all cash buyers. This home has weathered many storms over 30+ years & has remained untethered due to how naturally protected Buck Bayou is with its East to West positioning. Picturesque sunrises and sunsets from 2 of the screened in porches or the expansive wrap-around deck and from most rooms in the home make it a reclusive 2nd home hideaway. Located at the end of a dead end street and quiet cul de sac add to the privacy with no through traffic. The property is set up for active water enthusiasts with 6 boat slips, 3 screened-in porches & 2 outdoor showers as well as panoramic water views from 3 sides. Once you enter the reclusive opening at the end of the cul de sac, it feels so natural, pristine and private with mature trees in a peaceful bayou setting and reminds me of old Florida from the early 1970's. Buck Bayou is protected from storms and has been a Haven for mankind for thousands of years. The Moskokie Indians lived here and their oyster shell mounds are still present on this property. Sailors for many generations stopped here to harvest seafood, and find shelter from the storm. This 3 bedroom 3 bath 1989 built home has been the homestead residence of an retired Air Force special operations Command Pilot turned commercial crab man and bait fish spotter pilot for Destin bait company in the 1990's. This would make a great 2nd home for the boating and fishing enthusiast, or a vacation rental property that abounds in outdoor water activities and endless panoramic water views. Conveniently located close to Sacred Heart Hospital, upscale Grand Boulevard shopping, Baytown nightlife, our pristine Destin & 30A Beaches, State Parks, unique coastal dune lakes, outlets, as well as fine dining and entertainment. Call for a private showing today!

Legal Description

LOT 9, BLK D HIDDEN HARBOR S/D, UNRECORDED BEGIN AT THE SW COR N 1321.58 FT, E 1225 FT TO POB, E 139.86 FT TO WATERS EDGE OF BUCK BAYOU, SWLY 192 FT N 130.95 FT TO POB.

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