Semi-custom 3-bedroom brick CANAL home beckons you with outstanding features: bay windows, 21 x 17.5 Great room with tile-surround gas fireplace and 3 full bathrooms. New easy-care Luxury Vinyl Plank in living areas, and neutral-tone tile in wet areas. Oversized garage with built-in shelving is a handyman's dream. Watch the wildlife, set crab traps or simply enjoy the sunsets from the boat dock. The bay is a brief boat-ride away! Just outside the 174 sq ft Florida room is a Koi pond. Magnolias, azaleas, bougainvillea and other mature landscaping will delight gardeners with abundant blooms. Make the generous Master Bedroom your private oasis—there's another bay window, large walk-in closet and space for a reading nook. Master bath has his-n-hers vanities, a jetted garden tub plus full-size separate shower. Enjoy long showers thanks to the 50 gal gas hot water heater. The dine-in kitchen features a newer Whirlpool refrigerator, 4-burner gas stove, two pantries and a bay window with waterview. Inside laundry area includes utility sink and numerous cabinets; the LG washer & Kenmore gas dryer both convey. The third bathroom is near the entry from garage, making it easy to clean up after a day on the beach or boat! New HVAC system including gas furnace in 2014. Feel secure during storm season with hurricane shutters all around, an insulated hurricane garage door, tie-downs on driveway for your boat, and a portable Coleman 6250 Gas Generator. A-rated Gulf Breeze school system. Voluntary HOA of $35/yr provides use of community boat launch.