218 Grandview Ave Valparaiso, FL 32580

Among moss-draped oaks and on a high setting on boggy bayou is a home and site to love. Keeping true to tradition and comfort of the south, the 2 story home captures the waterviews and provides living areas suitable for a variety of lifestyles. The original home was razed to the slab and rebuilt in 1993 with family and entertaining in mind. Thoughtful planning to living areas makes the most of the incredible waterfront setting. A split foyer plan leads a half flight down to recent renovations of the large eatin kitchen which includes granite, full appliance package, dual sinks and work stations, walk-in pantry and breakfast bar and is open to a cozy gathering room and connecting large dining area. Still on the main floor is the waterside master suite with 8x13 closet and luxurious bath, media room (or 5th bedroom), half bath and laundry/pantry room. The main living room comprises half the upper level - front to back. Furniture placement defines the comfortable sitting areas which are open to a versatile space currently used as a gameroom/studio. All against a wall of windows and the exquisite panoramic water view. Exterior doors access the outdoors and a large shady deck extends the living space even more. A second waterside master suite with an exterior door and deck, two additional bedrooms (one with a laundry chute and the other with an 8x8 closet) and a large full bath complete the upper level. Stunning and picturesque, the grounds have recently been upgraded and beautified with new sod, pavered circular drive, extensive and lush landscaping and lighting. A pavered walkway in the rear leads to a patio area near the water and is a wonderful, shady place to while away an afternoon sipping tea, swimming, floating and boating. An walkway lines the seawall and steps take you to the sandy-bottom water. The dock was extensively damaged from hurricane ivan and has not been replaced or removed. Owners are obtaining estimates for dock replacement. Other notables: a generac power system for electrical outages; anderson wind-rated rear exterior doors; newer roof and hvac; high building site elevation. Located within walking distance florida park and lewis middle school and a short drive to the sugary sand beaches of the gulf of mexico, fine dining, world-class boating, fishing and golf, shopping and entertainment. Centrally located to all military bases, schools and hospitals.