19046 Palmetto Rd, Perry, FL 32348

Formerly known as the "Loughridge House, " this rare, one-of-a-kind find in the private community of Dekle Beach offers a wide-open floor plan with endless possibilities! This wood sided home with metal roof and wrap-around porch sits at on a 0.3 acre corner lot at the end of Palmetto Drive featuring canal access on two sides that provides access to the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico within seconds. With 2,352 square feet of living quarters, (5,565 sq. feet total under roof), you can make this your primary residence or a quiet and relaxing weekend/summer escape, while generating rental income the rest of the year. The handicapped accessible home features a customized working elevator (eliminating multiple trips up and down the stairs), has a recent four-point inspection, comes completely furnished and is turn-key ready! The expansive open floor plan features a large kitchen and living room combination with a massive master bedroom (with private access to screened-in back porch and wrap-around porch) and large upstairs storage area that can be converted to additional guest sleeping quarters. Unique, custom oval windows give this beach home a nautical feel and provides gorgeous views of unspoiled Original Florida salt marsh and canals. Kitchen features lots of solid surface countertop space, stainless steel appliances (all electric) with gas range and overhead stainless steel hood. The massive upstairs features tile and original pine wood floors, as well as custom-cut cypress panels from the legendary Loughridge sawmill and a beautiful custom stone fireplace incorporated into one entire wall. A wide wrap-around porch with wooden railings allows you to take in beautiful coastal sunsets, fresh salt air and a refreshing Gulf breeze. Screened-in back porch is perfect for entertaining, relaxing or tending to your favorite plants or vegetable garden. The sprawling concrete and tiled social area downstairs has unlimited potential. It currently features multiple sliding glass doors, providing awesome views and access from the enclosed downstairs to outside, has its own fireplace and a ping-pong table, but could easily be converted into additional sleeping quarters. Perhaps the best feature is the 145 feet of canal frontage (80 on main canal, 65 on back canal), aluminum docks with walkway and access to the private Dekle Beach boat ramp year-round. No need to fight the crowd and long lines at the public boat ramp! You can literally be in the open Gulf in less than two minutes. Dekle Beach is small, family-friendly, golf cart community, perfect for biking, walking, nature watching and a perfect place for kids and family to make memories that will last a lifetime. Catch a blue crab, cast net a mullet, watch the annual horseshoe crab mating ritual and catch your own seafood dinner of redfish, spotted seatrout and scallops on the grassy flats or head offshore for snapper and grouper!

Wonderful beach home for year round living or great vacation home! Two story concrete block home with decking, lots of concrete patio & screened porch overlooking creek & marsh. Sits at end of street on corner lot with canals in back & side with direct access to gulf, which can be seen throughout Dekle Beach. Has floating dock & thick concrete seawall. Lower level is considered 2nd bedroom and features one brick wall with fireplace & built in barbeque, so is a bonus room with several options. Can accommodate several bunk beds, or a combination of different size beds to accommodate your needs. Sliders open onto covered concrete patio's. Has bath on lower level. Upper level great room features rock fireplace, cypress wainscoting with artist painted mural, beautiful pine floors, & porthole windows. Kitchen, dining & living is all open. Custom built cabinets with hand carved pulls, corian counter tops, & ceramic tile in kitchen area. Stainless steel appliances. Master suite opens onto screened porch overlooking canal & beautiful marshes & creeks. Walls in master are cypress. 10x16 master bath with large ceramic tile shower. Laundry in bath. Great room opens onto upper deck. Large storage room & elevator. This home is great for entertaining and would be easy to rent during vacation season.