1706 Evans Ct , Niceville, FL 32578(Okaloosa County)

Large, updated home privately located between a quiet cul-de-sac & 25-acre county-owned wooded lot with a huge shaded backyard perfect for the family! Enjoy gorgeous waterfront scenery during evening walks on roads along Rocky Bayou & a nature's view while relaxing on the 34-foot covered back patio. Unique step-stone pathway wraps around a landscaped park-like front yard with two benches another comfortable outdoor space to enjoy! Centrally located between Destin beaches & Eglin AFB, this home keeps you close to where you want to be & avoids the frustration of daily rush hour gridlock on 85N/285N/Hwy 98. Inside you'll find spacious storage with walk-in closets in each bedroom in this 2 up/2 down split bedroom floor plan. Three updated full bathrooms - including a brand-new custom tile shower upstairs - means no waiting in line for showers. Seven fans hang from ceilings including a 6-foot satin nickel fan slung from the vaulted ceiling in a great room lit by skylights allowing the Florida sun to shine indoors. Galley style kitchen fueled by natural gas with large center island & attached breakfast nook keep the family together while cooking & eating. An open dining room adorned with colonial-style wainscoting, chair & crown molding adds variety to a contemporary Florida home design. Back outside there is a recently re-sided & painted large 2-level barn-style shed, hidden covered storage area perfect for landscaping equipment & new fencing including an extra wide 12-foot double gate. Parking is ample with a 2-car garage, extended length driveway & abutting parking pad providing room for up to 7 vehicles. Well-maintained HVAC, newer gas water heater, hurricane panel provisions, recently inspected roof insured through 2022 & replaced fascia board complete the package with a home that not only looks great but is also mechanically & structurally sound!