Completely dry in Hurricane Ivan & nestled between beautiful live oaks, this custom all-brick waterfront home by Rick Sprague is built to withstand the forces of Nature featuring the ThruBolt system, hurricane straps, fabric Shield Hurricane Protection Devices, & garage door to meet current hurricane wind rating requirements. Lot elevation is 15’ above sea level, & the home sits on a 4-block foundation. Preferred flood zone-owner pays $450/yr. The open floor plan & beautiful Bay views make entertaining a true pleasure. The home has many upgrades: gas fireplace in great room, crown molding w/picture molding throughout; premium wide trim throughout; chair rail in living areas; 10ft ceilings in living areas; 9ft ceilings in downstairs bedrooms; beautiful wood floors throughout, except the game room & stairs; cased windows with 4” plantation shutters-even the garage; & a radiant heat barrier under the roof. The kitchen features premium stainless appliances (approx 2yrs old) & granite countertops. Upstairs you’ll find the 4th bedroom, 3rd bathroom, & a huge bonus room that can be used as an office, gameroom, study, or theater. Additionally, upstairs offers 2 large locked, air-conditioned storage rooms. The backyard is an oasis overlooking the Bay, with a fenced area to keep children safe & away from the Bay. The pier & boathouse, complete with lighting & electrical, is built with Choice Deck material & features 2 boatlifts–a large lift that currently holds a 6500lb boat & a small lift perfect for a small fishing boat or jet ski. The 2 car garage is the equivalent of a 3 car w/a two car entrance but tons of storage & work area. The 1/2 bath is in garage & has a toilet & utility sink–easy to access when playing or working outside through the personnel side entrance door to garage. The porches & patios feature slate flooring. Pavers adorn the driveway and walkway. Privacy abounds, but conveniently located 20 minutes from Pensacola Airport! Welcome to your dream home!