4400 Windlake Drive, Niceville, FL 32578

Claim your piece of paradise with this spectacular WATERFRONT HOME cloistered within the gates of Bluewater Bay's Southwind community. 4400 Windlake Drive is an extraordinary property, positioned perfectly to enjoy both SUNRISE and SUNSET along PROTECTED Grass Lake with immediate access to Choctawhatchee Bay. From the wide and welcoming foyer with soaring ceilings and dramatic staircase to the open concept kitchen, dining, and living space beyond, the water remains on center stage. Find expansive water views from nearly every room in the home including all four bedrooms! Refresh in the POOL, dine alfresco, or host the masses inside the generously sized screen enclosed pool deck also overlooking Grass Lake. Relax and unwind around the fire pit just outside the screen enclosure or wander to the thoughtfully redesigned dock and boat house (2019) for a breathtaking, immersive wildlife experience as dolphins, manatees, schools of fish, waterfowl, osprey, bald eagles, and even a family of otters play! Indoors, this home exceeds expectations in terms of functionality, flexibility, comfort, and style. Boasting over 3,500 square feet of living space, an oversized 2-car garage with a tandem golf cart extension, and multiple walk-in attic storage areas, discover a place for everything and everything in its place.  In addition to the living, dining, and kitchen area at the heart of the home, the main floor also features a formal dining room currently used as an office, a cozy family room with gas fireplace, a laundry/utility room with work sink and ample storage, a stylish half bathroom, a super functional flex room currently used as a home gym, and a serene primary bedroom suite with access to the pool enclosure. The second floor offers three spacious bedrooms, one full bathroom, a bonus room with direct access to one of two attic storage spaces, and a covered balcony overlooking the water and accessible from two bedrooms. 4400 Windlake Drive represents a special opportunity to own a waterfront pool home in gated Southwind, one of Bluewater Bay's most desirable communities. Take full advantage of all that Bluewater Bay resort has to offer including golf, tennis, pickleball, pools (separate fees/memberships available for all these amenities), miles of recreational trails, a marina complex and boat ramp, restaurants, shopping, health care, and more are all within easy reach. Zoned for Bluewater Elementary School, with a choice of Destin or Ruckel Middle School, and Niceville High School. Whether by boat or car, arrive quickly and easily across Choctawhatchee Bay and enjoy the Emerald Coast's world-famous white sand beaches, entertainment, shopping, and more in Destin and 30A.