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Stately and iron gated, this waterfront home in bay cliffs exudes tradition beginning with the attractive brick facade, oversized circular drive with new orleans concrete fountain in the center and a detached caretaker cottage, in addition to a completely renovated guest house. The guest house is is 410 sq ft and fully finished, caretakers' cottage is 830 sq ft, and the workshop is 188 sq ft. The custom mahogany front doors are elegant and accented with heavy hardware and glassed windows. From the foyer, there is a sense of the gentile south and a louisiana influence. The formal dining room is a showplace with wood parquet flooring, french doors, windows that overlook the pool and pensacola bay, and custom designed window treatments. The formal sitting room has beautifully finished original burled wood wall surfaces, a lovely window setting that brings in light and bay and beach views, heavy crown molding, and is perfect size for conversational seating, a grand piano, and relaxing. The office/study/library next door also faces the water, and has the space for oversized furniture or custom built-ins. The two downstairs bedrooms on the east end are light and airy with large windows, one has a view of the bay, and updated bathrooms that keep the feel of the originals. The closets are oversized and storage plentiful. The custom designed luxury kitchen, great room and master bedroom were added in 2007. The kitchen with custom cherry cabinets and stainless appliances, including a pro chef 6 burner gas stove with grill, double ovens, dishwasher, and built in microwave make cooking far more convenient. Most appliances are miele. The professionally designed layout, large kitchen island, granite countertops are eye-catching and dramatic from first view. The addition also includes a butlers pantry with fisher paykel dishwasher, double ovens, subzero refrigerator, and ice maker. The kitchen and great room are open, and the 2 walls of window light create a light and bright area with sweeping views of the bay catching morning sunrises, birds, fish and boaters. The large great room is designed for a family with bar seating and french door access to the pool and beach area. The great room floor is travertine tile and the focal point is a huge, wood burning fireplace with 12' antique mahogany mantle from new orleans (with a katrina watermark if you look closely) set in a handsome bricked wall. All windows have been replaced with double paned with 140 mph wind rating, as well as all fixtures in bathrooms and kitchen have been updated. There are 5 ac units installed in 2006. The master bedroom has 10' ceiling, heavy crown molding, beautiful views and a private screened in sunroom, with large old oak trees to the side, and the beautiful white sand beach and water to view. The huge walk in closet is made for comfort and organization. An automated rack brings your hanging clothes to you, a wall of shoe racks makes choosing easy, and custom drawer space and room for sitting make this space unique. The adjacent master bath features granite, glass, crystal and crema marfil marble, separate shower and double vanity. In addition to the 3 downstairs bedrooms, there is great space for another bedroom/bonus room with dormer windows and floored storage. The 3 car garage, with walled shop area has a walk through to the back yard. The curb appeal is fabulous! Wonderful mature shade trees that have withstood time and weather, with orange, tangerine, loquat and lemon trees surround the outside. The azaleas, camellia, oleander and gardenias add fragrance and colorful blooms several times a year. The in ground pool is a gunite lap pool and overlooks the bay. The concrete deck provides for generous seating space and is a perfect area for entertaining with easy access into the great room or dining area! The 1. 12 acre lot, with 148 feet on the water, is the perfect setting for a house of this design and size.