101 NE Harris Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

New construction opportunities are a rarity on the water in Fort Walton Beach and this nearly-new farmhouse-style build on 81 feet on Garnier Bayou is a must-see. Completed in 2020 as a builder's personal home, the 3,252-sq.-ft. main residence sits on more than a half-acre lot and features three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. A two-bedroom carriage house, dubbed the 'Beach Barn,' offers an additional 748 square feet of living space perfect for visiting family or guests. Inside the main home, delight in the open waterfront living on the first floor that seamlessly blends the living, dining and kitchen areas with wet bar to the spacious 40-by-15 patio that fronts the water. A second-floor pilothouse makes an ideal den or could be converted to a fourth bedroom. A 100-sq.-ft. heated and cooled bonus room on the first floor can be used to meet demanding storage needs, as a home office or play room. Wide-plank wood flooring, shiplap accents, antique French doors, reclaimed brick and quartz countertops throughout are hallmarks of this home, which also features a Frigidaire Gallery appliance package, walk-in pantry, custom paver patio and more than $50,000 in site preparation. Outfitted with only the best fixtures and finishes, the builder took careful steps to incorporate energy-saving measures throughout including 2-by-6 wood frame construction, foam insulation, radiant insulation panels under a metal roof, solar packages and impact-resistant windows and garage doors. The main home includes an attached two-car garage while the detached carriage house has its own 748-sq.-ft. heated and cooled 'drive-thru' garage with utility sink that would make an ideal recreation room or home gym. The property boasts its own outdoor oasis including a fire pit, water mitigation structure, and private dock complete with freshwater line and electricity with boat slip and floating jet ski launch. There is also room for a pool. A public boat launch is accessible just 400 feet away. This home is centrally located near Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Bases as well as Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and nearby middle and high schools. Set back from the road in a private and quiet location with native wildlife like ospreys, pelicans and bald eagles, you'll be satisfied knowing you're minutes from the action but in a tranquil world all your own.