Custom Construction in THE GLADES, Panama City Beach, Florida...
Welcome to 152 Grand Heron Drive...an exceptional, custom-built residence which departs from the mass-produced, offering craftsmanship and architectural detail designed for secure and tranquil living, all with a large pool, Sundance Spa, idyllic water views -- AND all on ONE LEVEL. This COMFORTABLE home with its split bedroom floor plan showcases OPENNESS as soon as you enter the handsomely landscaped, large CIRCLE driveway. Step inside the beautiful leaded pattern-glass door and observe neutral porcelain tile throughout the home, a flowing floor plan that displays the elegance of high ceilings, crown molding, 2x6 construction, deep PLANTATION SHUTTERS, arched openings, and LOTS of LIGHT! HVAC is a 2023 Trane 4-ton and Trane 5-ton heater which is enough energy to heat and cool this large high ceiling home. SOLAR PANELS were bought and installed in 2015 and have 28 panels making enough electricity to accommodate at least half of monthly FPL bills. The Panels are on a Wi-Fi program aligned with internet that shows if any panel is not producing.
A new wind mitigation report showing hurricane improvements has led to significant insurance savings with a new insurance company. All standard exterior doors, French doors, garage doors, and windows are hurricane rated, are tinted, and are very durable...never have to be painted. The acrylic block bathroom windows all have hurricane rated panels that are easy to put up, and the beautiful stained glass and wood front door has hurricane rated fabric that is also easy to install. All outside doors have new Schlage locks with key and keypad access. The LARGE MAIN LIVING area includes a FIREPLACE, updated with a Dimplex electric insert and lighted, built in glass display shelves and storage cabinets. LARGE formal dining space flows into the living area with four large windows views to the pool. The PRIMARY suite showcases a seating area, two walk in closets, a large light-filled bathroom with separate vanities, and both a tub and spacious shower. Don't need a fourth bedroom? A generous area includes a LARGE, flexible-use room that might serve as an office for TWO and/or an area for hobbyist. The KITCHEN has BEAUTIFUL CABINETRY, wall oven, and an ISLAND that includes a PREP SINK. The security system SimpliSafe is a break into home, also has smoke detectors and water sensors under sinks and hot water tank detection system with a 24-hour monitoring system. The space flows to a breakfast area then into the FAMILY ROOM with easy access to the pool deck. The laundry area is large with lots of countertops and cabinet space, storage closets, extra full-size refrigerator, and built-in ironing board. Now out to the LARGE, screen-enclosed pool accessible from three points in the home...with plenty of surrounding space for poolside dining and lounging. The pool has Hayward equipment, and with its copper granules, chlorine use is minimal. The November 2025-installed screen POOL ENCLOSURE with ''Clearview'' end screen enhances picturesque pond views. Rain gutters and a sprinkler system that includes adjustable bubblers are in place. The GARAGE has spaces for VEHICLES, golf cart, and/or work tables and equipment; pull-down stairs leads to floored storage above. This home and beautiful community with its LOW fees which includes trash pick up are within minutes of the Sugar Shore and Emerald Waters with three major access points, two at lighted intersections for safety and convenience. Shopping, fine & casual dining, entertainment, and medical facilities including a NEW branch of Tallahassee Memorial, are minutes away. All levels of school are nearby as is Gulf Coast College AND a branch of FSU. DUPLIN Winery and its LIVE MUSIC and beautiful gift shop is just a golf cart
