On the Emerald Coast, fireplace season can sometimes feel like it lasts about as long as a cold front. That’s exactly why a fireplace stands out in a listing here.
This weekend’s open houses include six homes in Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther and Destin with a fireplace inside, and two with a second one outdoors. Prices range from $500,000 to $1,090,000, and the homes are open Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8.
Here’s where to warm up before the holidays.
6 Krivik Court, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Price: $500,000
Open House: Sunday, November 8 from 1-3 p.m.
Why It’s Worth a Stop: The fireplace here warms a second living area with built-in bookcases, separate from the main living room. Outside, a fenced 0.40-acre lot on a cul-de-sac holds a heated saltwater pool, a hot tub and two yard buildings, one set up as a workshop. Listed Oct. 30, it’s the newest home on this list.
Notable Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2,047 square feet, 0.40-acre lot on a cul-de-sac, bayou view, split floor plan, bonus room with fireplace and built-in bookcases, remodeled Jack-and-Jill bathroom, dining room, heated saltwater gunite pool, hot tub, covered patio, natural gas grill hookup, two yard buildings including a workshop, whole-house generator, U-shaped driveway, brick construction, sprinkler system, oversized two-car garage, built in 1969, no HOA listed.
710 Swan Lane, Destin, FL 32541
Price: $589,997
Open House: Saturday, November 7 from 2-4 p.m.
Why It’s Worth a Stop: This West Destin home has two fireplaces: a large brick one at the center of the living area and another outdoors. Inside, cathedral ceilings rise over freshly painted rooms and new flooring, and upstairs is a large bonus room with its own bathroom. The 0.32-acre lot has room for a pool or boat storage and is about a 5-minute drive from the Joe’s Bayou boat ramp.
Notable Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2,345 square feet, 0.32-acre lot, indoor brick fireplace, outdoor fireplace, cathedral and vaulted ceilings, crown molding, hardwood, tile and vinyl floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dining room, first-floor primary suite with walk-in closet and backyard access, upstairs bonus room with bathroom, loft overlooking the living room, covered patio, gazebo, privacy-fenced backyard, boat and RV parking, oversized two-car garage, sprinkler system, built in 1983, recently renovated, no HOA listed.
3896 Gulf Mist Court, Destin, FL 32541
Price: $659,900
Open House: Sunday, November 8 from noon-2 p.m.
Why It’s Worth a Stop: This single-story home on a cul-de-sac has a gas fireplace in a great room with cathedral and tray ceilings. The split floor plan puts two bedrooms on one side of the house and the primary suite plus two more bedrooms on the other. Out back are a private pool and a fully fenced yard.
Notable Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2,185 square feet, 0.22-acre lot on a cul-de-sac, single story, split floor plan, great room with gas fireplace, cathedral and tray ceilings, breakfast bar, dining room, dual-fuel range, primary suite with walk-in closet, in-ground pool, fenced backyard, hurricane shutters, sprinkler system, brick exterior, two-car garage, built in 1999, recently renovated, no HOA listed.
433 Emerald Pointe Drive, Mary Esther, FL 32569
Price: $749,900
Open House: Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m.-noon
Why It’s Worth a Stop: At more than 3,100 square feet, this is the largest home on the list, with a gas fireplace and a large game room. The neighborhood has common access to Santa Rosa Sound, and the house has a partial view of the water. A private pool, a fenced backyard and an oversized three-car garage with boat and RV parking round it out.
Notable Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3,164 square feet, 0.24-acre lot, partial Santa Rosa Sound view, common access to the Sound, short-term rentals allowed, gas fireplace, game room, family room, formal dining room, double oven, gas range, pantry, second-floor primary suite with balcony, garden tub, separate shower and walk-in closet, in-ground pool, open deck and patio, fenced backyard, boat and RV parking, oversized three-car garage, built in 1994, no HOA listed.
600 Russell Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Price: $1,085,000
Open House: Saturday, November 7 from 9-11 a.m.
Why It’s Worth a Stop: This home sits on 83 feet of Cinco Bayou, with a private boathouse and two boat lifts. Inside, the living room has a fireplace under cathedral ceilings, and the first-floor primary suite faces the water. A covered porch runs the length of the back of the house, and there’s storage underneath for kayaks and paddleboards.
Notable Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half bathrooms, 2,409 square feet, 83 feet of frontage on Cinco Bayou, dead-end street, boathouse, two boat lifts, dock, fireplace, cathedral ceilings, breakfast bar, first-floor primary suite with waterfront view, whirlpool tub, separate shower and walk-in closet, covered back porch, outdoor shower, storage under the home, 2024 roof, newer HVAC, new flooring and insulation, two-car garage, built in 1989, no HOA listed.
25 Garnet Place, Destin, FL 32541
Price: $1,090,000
Open House: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Why It’s Worth a Stop: This Emerald Bay home has a gas fireplace in the living room and a second one in its screened courtyard, beside a heated pool with a 7-foot waterfall. The house overlooks the 17th fairway with the bay beyond. A carriage house across the courtyard adds separate guest quarters.
Notable Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms, 3,114 square feet, 0.25-acre corner lot on a cul-de-sac, golf course and bay views, gated community with golf, tennis and pool, short-term rentals not allowed, indoor gas fireplace, outdoor gas fireplace, carriage house with separate living area, 10-foot ceilings, built-in shelving, butler’s pantry, breakfast bar, first-floor primary suite with steam shower, garden tub and walk-in closet, screened courtyard with heated pool and waterfall, screened porch, paver patio, outdoor shower, hurricane shutters, central vacuum, oversized two-car garage, unfurnished, built in 2005, $233 quarterly HOA.
The information in this article comes from public listings and may change without notice. Confirm details with the listing agent. Open house times can change; confirm with the listing agent before you go, or ask about another time to see the home.
