From the moment you enter this beautiful home you'll notice the many quality upgrades and thoughtful details that have been added to enhance the value and ambiance that sets it apart from the rest! Located just yards from the sugar white sands of the Emerald Coast, the community of Paradise Retreat offers 320 feet of deeded beach access for the enjoyment of its residents and guests. Your options are limitless with opportunities to use this piece of paradise as your primary home, secondary home or an income producing property via long or short term rentals. The home has been meticulously maintained and pride of ownership is evident. You'll notice curb appeal galore from the beautiful tropical landscaping and sod (2017), new roof (2023) new front and back doors (2024), brick paver driveway and front entrance (2016) and an expanded back patio in the fully fenced backyard. New high impact casement windows were installed in 2019. Casement windows are hinged on the side and crank outward to open like a door. Let that fresh air in with ease. No more struggling to open a double hung window! Never run out of hot water for yourself or your guests with a Rinnai tankless hot water heater (2018) A new HVAC system was installed in 2018 as well. Thoughtful upgrades were also added to the interior including crown molding throughout the home, stacked stone accents in the living room and dining room, a beautiful new tile shower and whirlpool tub in the master bedroom, new tile shower in the guest bathroom, new ceiling fans in the living room and guest bedroom, new stainless electric range and refrigerator (ice maker is not warranted) in the kitchen (2016) as well as tile backsplash and accents as well as fresh paint in many of the rooms. Paradise Retreat is uniquely situated directly between Highway 98 and Scenic Gulf Dr, which provides both north and south entrances/exit for the community. Come take a look at this one of a kind property that checks all the boxes!