309 Kepner Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

3-Bed/2-Bath, 2 bonus rooms (could be wfh offices), Downtown, Large Yard, Pet Friendly, Military Friendly, Solar Powered, Tankless Gas Water Heater, Gas Furnace... & Fireplace, All New Appliances (Washer & Dryer Included), Boat Storage, Boat Slip Access, Ferry Park, Tennis, Pickle Ball, Disc Golf, Uptown Station, 15-Minute Commute to Eglin AFB & Hurlburt Field, Ring Security System, Tool Shed, Nearby Elementary School

This contemporary downtown cottage has the luxury of modern renovations while keeping an older cottage's charm. This 3-bed/2-bath plus two additional offices/rooms home is located in the highly sought-after Elliott Point neighborhood and positioned perfectly to enjoy Ferry Park, Uptown Station, Downtown Fort Walton Beach, and beach/slip access to Choctawhatchee Bay. The open floor plan makes it ideal for entertaining with its beautiful wood ceilings, gas fireplace, granite and butcher block countertops, and brand-new glass top range with hood, all leading outside to a large patio and fire pit for all your friends to gather. The additional parking on the side makes this home a boat lover's dream, with plenty of space for boat storage/parking and a neighborhood boat launch just minutes away. Work efficiently from home with a private office and a second living space behind the kitchen. Relax in your large master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a private bathroom. Laundry appliances are included (a dryer booster fan is installed, reducing drying times by 50%). A new tankless water heater provides hot water. Save $100s a month with solar power. A large shed is available in the backyard for all your tools and lawn care equipment.

You will love taking advantage of the neighborhood's amenities by taking a short walk to Ferry Park, where you can use the 1-mile loop walking path, tennis courts, brand new pickle ball courts, disc golf course, playgrounds, soccer fields, and a turtle pond. This neighborhood is fantastic! It's so close to shopping, entertainment, restaurants, parks, and the beach, surrounded by water. It's common to see neighbors walking, working out, driving golf carts, or cruising on their bikes. The elementary school is just a short distance away for those with kids.

For those who work at Hurlburt Field or Eglin AFB, the commute to either base is less than 15 minutes--a massive time and money-saver compared to the 1-hour+ commute from the base to Crestview during heavy workday traffic (estimate 28 hours, $212/month saved over the workweek alone, assuming $3.20/gallon gas and a 25-mpg vehicle/40% economy reduction in traffic). The FWB/Destin/Okaloosa Island area offers much higher entertainment value than Crestview. Expect to save an estimated $150/month ($1800/year) in electrical costs with solar. The tankless gas water heater will save you an estimated $84/year compared to an electric equivalent. Keyless front door lock included. New metal roof installed in 2018 with plenty of attic space. Dog and cat pet doors installed. Read More