$10k towards buyer's closing costs! THE BEST IS YET TO COME! NEW ROOF - NEW HVAC - NEW OUTDOOR PERGOLA - PRIVATE POOL! MINUTES TO THE BEACH! SHORT TERM RENTALS ALLOWED! Welcome to your own private retreat in the heart of Fort Walton Beach! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom pool home 9 blends comfortable everyday living with the kind of backyard that makes you want to stay home on the weekends. Tucked away in a quiet setting with no through traffic, this home offers privacy, convenience, and an impressive list of recent upgrades. Step inside to a bright, open living area featuring raised ceilings, abundant natural light, and updated LVP flooring throughout much of the home. The living space flows naturally into the upgraded kitchen and dining area, creating an inviting layout for family gatherings and entertaining. The kitchen features endless granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a spacious breakfast bar, updated fixtures, and a reverse-osmosis drinking system. French doors open directly to the covered patio and backyard, making indoor-outdoor living effortless. The first-floor primary suite offers privacy from the guest rooms and features a large walk-in closet and an updated private bathroom with a refreshed shower and fixtures. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full guest bathroom, providing plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. But the real showstopper is outside. Keep reading... Your private backyard oasis was made for Florida living. The large fenced yard centers around an in-ground fiberglass swimming pool with a new saltwater system. The private pool is beautifully enclosed with a gated surround, offering added peace of mind while maintaining the backyard's clean, resort-style feel. A brand-new pergola and covered patio create the perfect setting for grilling, relaxing, or entertaining after a day in the pool. There's even turf in the backyard and side yard (use as a putting green--so you can work on your short game without ever leaving home) The yard also offers space for a future hot tub, if desired. The improvements continue with a NEW ROOF, NEW HVAC system, newer water heater, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, new refrigerator, new pool fence and gate, rebuilt front fence and gate, French drainage around the pergola and back porch, Sentricon termite protection, and additional shed, garage, and attic storage. The washer and dryer are also included. A mudroom with washer/dryer hookups and an attached one-car garage add even more everyday functionality. Conveniently located near Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, schools, shopping, dining, beaches, and everything Fort Walton Beach has to offer, this isn't simply a house with a pool--it's a home designed for enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Updated. Private. Move-in ready. And that backyard? You may never want to leave.