351 WOODBINE DR, Pensacola, FL 32503 listing details

This recently built home (April 2011) is situated on a beautiful section of the Bayou with 110 feet of waterfront providing panoramic views of natural tree lined shores where few homes are seen and diverse wildlife sights are common. As you take in the views, it is hard to believe you are just a few minutes from downtown and major shopping centers. While the recent construction from builder, Doug Sprague, affords all the newest features, great energy efficiencies, low insurance rates - it's the home designer, Doug Whitfield, that created a warm and comfortable living environment from the Craftsman style details, lots of windows, and great floor. From the foyer, you immediately are afforded views of the Bayou. To the right of the foyer is a living room with a pocket door for privacy. Just beyond the foyer the home opens into a large great room comprised of a family room, kitchen and dining area. The great room is lined with large windows that take in lots of natural light and fantastic water views. The motor driven automated screen blinds cut the afternoon sun while allowing great views. The kitchen was created by "In Detail" and features Shaker style cabinets custom built by Ken Eastburn, gray quartz counter tops, Jenn-Air stainless steel applications (which include a six burner gas stove top, double ovens, built-in refrigerator), large pantry, huge island with space for stools A for quick meals. The dining room area is next to the kitchen with a wall of windows. Behind the kitchen area you will find a half bath that also has a door to the back porch area. Also behind the kitchen area are two bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom. There is a large laundry room which also has built-in cabinets for an office area and is located between the kitchen and the two car garage. There is also another one car garage on the opposite side of the house. The master bedroom is located behind the family room area. The bedroom has water views and a fabulous master bath with separate shower and garden tub. It also features a large walk-in closet and its own laundry room. The first floor has 3,100 square feet with 10 foot ceilings and 8 foot solid wood doors. The floors are all hand scraped hardwood, Bologna color with a 25 year warranty - bathrooms are tiled. High baseboard, crown molding and recessed lighting is also found through out the first floor living space. The house also features impact glass, shear wall construction, pre-wired for full house automation, CAT 5 cables and speakers. Access to the second level is from a staircase off the great room where you will find an additional 1443 sqft. - giving the house a total of over 4,500 sqft. under roof. This area can be finished as you desire. It was designed to accommodate an additional two bedrooms and a full bath with plenty of room for common areas like media rooms, game rooms or exercise areas. The plumbing, electrical and space for the additional air handler are all roughed-in making finishing easy. The house was designed to maximize outdoor living spaces. The front porch is is inviting and provides a large covered entryway and walkway to the one car garage. The back porch runs almost the full length of the house and can be accessed from the great room, kitchen / dining room and also has access to the half bath off the kitchen. There is plenty of sitting areas including room for a large table for outdoor dining. At the north end of the porch you will have a sitting area with a built-in fireplace and television. There are double stairs going down to brick paver walkway that leads to a large open patio and then on to the boat dock. The backyard has plenty of room for a pool and there is an outside shower on the south side of the house where you will find an area to take boats down to the dock. This is a rare opportunity to own a recently built home in one the best locations on the bayou.