207 HOLLIS Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401 - For Sale

Reduced! Short Sale Opportunity. Step into a little bit of old New Orleans as you enter into this graceful, terraced estate. This 6,100 sf home, constructed in 2003 in the Cove, sits perched upon a bluff overlooking the beautiful St. Andrews Bay in Watson Bayou, on a series of terraced planes alive with lush plants and heritage oaks. Meandering walkways flow to the water's edge and link together an assortment of outdoor settings, perfect for both social and private pursuits. As one walks through the front gate, the 100+ year old brick pavers from an old church in North Carolina add grandeur to the large courtyard and parking areas, surround the lovely water fountain and meander through the gardens as walking paths that surround the home and gardens. A Greek pergola invites a moment of reflection while the outdoor summer kitchen, swimming pool and tree shaded decks are ideal for lively interludes. Crowning this artfully developed property is a home that bares itself to the water. Glass is a major structural element and allows you to experience a connection to the water. Upon entering the home through the beautiful custom mahogany door with leaded glass, you will be greeted with the main living areas as they flow into each other with few intervening walls. The reading room, kitchen, living room, dining area and library all seamlessly connect. The large kitchen is a chefs dream boasting an abundance of custom cabinets, granite and hard surface countertops, TRUE commercial grade double door refrigerator, GE Monogram stainless appliances including a commercial 6 burner gas stove with double oven and griddle, 2 Fisher& Paskel dishwashers, and a GE Monogram microwave, warming drawer and wine refrigerator. The dining room is perfect for those large family gatherings and opens to the living area and library. The large library boasts a raised coffered ceiling, a fireplace and a custom built book case including a sliding ladder that permits full access to the floor to ceiling