1909 DESOTO ST E, Pensacola, FL 32503 listing details

Amazing waterfront brick home in popular East Hill built in 2005 - one of a few newer construction homes on the Bayou. The main house is 4,632 sqft / guest house 625 sqft. Quietly tucked away off DeSoto Street you access the private residence through an impressive driveway entrance lined with a canopy of Crape Myrtle trees. As you turn down the driveway towards the water you will see the two car garage with a guest house above and then the main house. There is plenty of parking along the driveway for guests. At the entrance you are greeted by large Mahogany doors that open into a large foyer area with views of the Bayou and terrace. To the right is full bath and downstairs bedroom and to the left is the formal dining room with five large windows which go floor to ceiling and a beautiful antique crystal chandelier. The staircase is located behind the foyer area and is open to the kitchen and living room. The kitchen is a gourmet cook's dream - spacious and loaded with high-end appliances, including Sub-Zero refrigerator, six burner Viking dual fuel range, oven/mircowave/warming drawer wall combo, built-in ice maker, and Bosch dishwasher - all stainless steel. The large granite island is great for food preparation and buffet entertaining. The kitchen is large enough for a table by the back window for causal dining with great water views. Between the kitchen and dining room you will find a butler area for additional serving and a walk-in pantry. The pantry has built-in cabinets with organized storage and plenty of counter space. Off the kitchen is a room that can be used for an office area with a door to the north side yard. The living room is open and directly across from the kitchen with plenty of large windows providing wonderful views of the Bayou and a set of French doors that open to the covered terrace. The stone fireplace is the focal point of the living room with two almost floor to ceiling windows on each side. Between the kitchen and living room is an open space with two sets of French doors that lead to the covered terrace - currently there is a piano is this area. The staircase with beautiful iron railing is located behind the foyer. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms - each with it's own full bath and a large laundry room. The master suite is comprised of three rooms. A sitting room is the first room you enter from the foyer through French doors with built-in cabinets, and a window seat. From the sitting room you enter the master suite with stone fireplace and a private covered balcony with stunning views of the Bayou. The large master bath features a whirlpool tub, separate shower/steam room, lots of cabinet space and two vanity areas. Behind the master bath is the spacious walk -in closet with two doors to access. Florida is all about out door living and this house is certainly designed with great outdoor spaces. The back terrace is fantastic for entertaining and relaxing with plenty of room for several sitting areas and looks over a uniquely shaped lap pool with incredible views of Bayou Texar. On the opposite shore is Rooks Marina and Oyster Barn. To the south is the Cervantes St. bridge. The evening views are exquisite with the globed lights of the bridge reflecting on the water. The 48' lap pool is enhanced by rounded ends and the pool terrace is completely surfaced in natural Pennsylvania blue stone. The pool uses the entire length of the terrace allowing a great aerobic workout. Below the pool is a grassy area that gently slopes to the water. The two car garage is set in front of the house and features a guest room upstairs with a full bath. Some of the home's distinguishes features include: brick exterior, 50 year synthetic slate roof, decorative iron railing, beautiful reclaimed pine wood floors throughout the house, solid wood doors, decorative iron staircase and granite counter tops. The quality can be seen in the photos - the beauty of the location can only be experienced by a personal visit.