515 E Beach Dr, Panama City, FL 32401

CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT, SELLER WILL CONSIDER BACKUP OFFERS. Rare and exciting opportunity to own a beautiful home with rich local history and stunning views of St Andrews Bay. This large colonial revival is full of southern charm and features gorgeous original wood floors, trim, doors, transoms, and a beautiful stairway all the way up to 3rd floor. You'll also notice many original features including glass doorknobs, locks with original keys, fixtures, and more. Beautiful water views and excellent lighting from windows, balconies, porches and 2 large sun rooms. One of the original homes built on East Beach Drive in the Cove and just a short walk to the ''new'' downtown Panama City. Enjoy the beautiful streetscapes, sidewalks, roads, and a host of new restaurants, shops, art centers and installations, and local events year round. Nearby parks, beaches, marinas, and clubs for boating enthusiasts, golfers, and nature lovers. Designed by William A Young, a prominent local architect, who was know for other local landmarks including Hotel Marie, Sherman Arcade, Christo's 5-10-25¢ Store and others. Built by the original owner, G.B. Jones, a prominent local contractor and business owner. This home featured extremely strong 8" thick reinforced poured concrete for the foundation, basement, 1st and 2nd floors. Updates to the home include central heat/air conditioning (2004), hurricane/impact windows (2019), metal roof (2019), electrical, carport (2013), and more. A cozy backyard with carport, 3 story deck, and room for your pool, garage, additional parking, or other uses. Truly a remarkable property, the original blueprints are available and convey with the home. Designed to also function as a room/board home, with 2 living rooms, 2 dining rooms, 2 large sun porches, 3 bathrooms, additional entrances, and a 2nd floor kitchen currently used for laundry. The unfinished attic was designed with 8 foot ceilings, a balcony, and could add another 1000 sq ft. Easily converted to 6+ bedrooms. Contact us for additional information on the history, architecture, zoning, or usage.