3655 Idlewood Dr

Approximately 2 acres with 200' of waterfront on Bayou Chico. A private retreat in a natural setting just a few miles from downtown Pensacola. This home with roughly 3970 square feet of living space sits stately above the bayou. Enter the front electric gate to a sprawling cleared lot dotted with mature oak trees. The driveway winds down to the house with oversized 2 car garage, detached carport & RV/boat parking. The house is a 6 Bedroom/4 Bath brick home with metal roof. The main level has an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile floor and a bank of windows offering a fantastic view of the treed front yard bringing the outside setting inside. There is a foyer with hall closet and living room with fireplace. Cherry floors throughout this level. The hallway leads to two bedrooms with shared guest bath - double vanities and jetted soaking tub with tiled shower surround. Another bedroom off the hall has an en suite bath. The private primary suite up a short flight of stairs, has a very large bedroom, walk-in closet and bath with double vanities, deep jetted soaking tub and separate shower. There is a lovely view from the suite, high above the bayou. The lower walk out level offers many living options. The metal staircase leads downstairs to a private level which opens up to a bonus room with fireplace, another full kitchen & Terrazzo floors. The downstairs kitchen has a peninsula, stone counters, and full-size stainless-steel appliances and a dining area. This level has two more bedrooms, one with an ample cedar closet, the other with access to the back yard. This level could be a rental property - separate entrances. The spaces could also be for game room, media room, guest or in-law suite, office space or storage. Options abound. The brick patio overlooking the waterfront has a built-in grill. A Boater's, Fisherman's and Outdoor Enthusiast's paradise with access down the bayou to Pensacola Bay and beyond. Must see!