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344 Ruckel Drive

Niceville, FL 32578

4 beds
5 baths
4,308 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$237 per sqft
1997 build
– on site

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This custom home was built on a gorgeous private, corner lot with 320' on Lake Henderson in the coveted Rocky Bayou community! When approaching this beautiful home the elegant columns, 3 car garage and paver driveway and custom-made double front iron doors will capture your attention. The light and bright foyer welcomes you as you take in the view off the living room of the sparkling pool and glittering lake. Inside, you will enjoy tall ceilings, crown molding, wide baseboards, stunning Crema Maril Gloss tile floors and an abundance of natural light. To the right of the foyer is the elegant dining room with tray ceiling, crystal chandelier and ample room for your dining furniture. The formal living room enjoys a gas fireplace, built-in shelves, and Karastan Coastal Elegance carpet. The sliding glass doors leads to the screened-in pool area and patio. This exterior space is an extension of the living area with a large, covered lanai leading to the two-level paver patio area. The salt-water pool features an oversized hot tub, fountain and waterfall, multi-colored underwater lights, a salt chlorinator and inside controls that allow you to operate the pool and spa from anywhere in the home! Between the living room and family room is the stunning kitchen! This family sized kitchen has custom cabinets, wonderful granite counters, newer stainless appliances and Crema Maril Gloss tile floor. The island space has ample room for food preparation while also housing the 6-burner gas cooktop. The kitchen seamlessly flows into the open and informal dining area. There is a wonderful family room off the kitchen with movie theater, wine closet, entertainment center, and a wet bar complete with refrigerator! The theater space comes with the most comfortable reclining theater chairs, large TV and fabulous entertainment system! On the other side of the home is the master bedroom suite with gorgeous lake views, a large master bath with a 2 sink vanities, whirlpool tub, large separate shower, along with dual walk-in closets. Adjacent to the master suite, is the large pool bathroom and and just a few steps away is an office that could easily be another bedroom if desired that features a vaulted ceiling and large closet. Upstairs are two bedrooms each with their own private baths and large walk-in closets. Both bedrooms open out onto a balcony that offers amazing panoramic views of Lake Henderson, its truly the perfect spot for family and guests! Upstairs there is another room which could be used as an office, playroom, home school space or crafting area. This home was built with every space thoroughly thought through to include a large laundry room with plenty of storage, which opens to an oversized 3-car garage, with 2 large closets and ample attic space. Every month you will appreciate the low electric bill due to the 2012 Geothermal heating and air, tankless water heaters, and low e-windows. Awarded the Okaloosa County ''Achievement of Professional Excellence for Energy Efficiency for 2012.'' There simply is no other home in Niceville with the appointments this home enjoys!

Listing courtesy of ECARMLS / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Dec 10, 2024 •

MLS# 955547 —

The Building

Year Built:

1997
Architectural Style:

Contemporary
Direction Faces:

None
Construction Materials:

Brick, Roof Dimensional Shg, Slab, Trim Vinyl
Foundation Details:

None
Basement:

None
Exterior Features:

Columns, Hot Tub, Lawn Pump, Patio Enclosed, Pool - Enclosed, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Porch Screened, Sprinkler System, Yard Building
Window Features:

Double Pane Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

None
Accessibility Features:

None
Security Features:

None
Levels:

None
Stories:

2
Building Area Total:

4308.0
Building Area Source:

Appraiser

Interior

Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Fireplace 2+, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar
Flooring:

None
Fireplace:

No
Fireplaces Total:

None
Fireplace Features:

None
Laundry Features:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

None
Living Area Units:

None
Living Area Source:

None

Location

Directions:

From John Sims, turn onto Rocky Bayou Dr. Left onto Forest and then left into Rocky Bayou Country Club. Once on Ruckel Drive, follow until you see the home on the right, look for sign.

The Property

Parcel Number:

03-1S-22-5004-0000-0180
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Detached Single Family
Lot Features:

Golf Course, Level, Restrictions, Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Property Condition:

Construction Complete
Property Attached:

None
Lot Size Acres:

0.58
Lot Size Area:

0.58
Lot Size Dimensions:

190X320X170
Lot Size SqFt:

25264.8
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning:

Resid Single Family
Possible Use:

None
Topography:

None
View:

Lake
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Lake
Water Body Name:

None
Road Frontage Type:

County Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

4881.93
Tax Legal Description:

ROCKY BAYOU C/C #4 UNIT 18

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

4.5
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Partial Baths:

None
Bathrooms Three Quarter:

None
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Home Warranty:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Geothermal, Natural Gas
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water, Septic Tank, Underground
Electric:

None
Sewer:

None

Appliances

Appliances:

Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Warranty Provided

Schools

Elementary School:

Plew
Middle Or Junior School:

Ruckel
High School:

Niceville
Elementary School District:

None
Middle Or Junior School District:

None

The Community

Subdivision Name:

ROCKY BAYOU COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 4
Senior Community:

No
Community Features:

Fishing, Golf, Pool
Pool Private:

None
Pool Features:

Pool Type
Spa Features:

None
Pets Allowed:

None
Association:

true
Association Amenities:

None
Association Fee:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Association Fee 2:

200.0

Parking

Garage Spaces:

3.0
Attached Garage:

true
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Oversized

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Max Internet Speed

Cox

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Utility Costs

$126/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/9/24 Dec 9, 2024	Sold	ECARMLS	$1,025,000	-14.5%
11/7/24 Nov 7, 2024	Pending	ECARMLS	$1,199,000
10/8/24 Oct 8, 2024	Price Changed	ECARMLS	$1,199,000	-3.5%

House Sold on 12/9/2024

$1,025,000

Listing provided by broker:

Amanda Grandy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

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344 Ruckel Drive

Niceville, FL 32578