Property Description

1.59-Acre Malabar Retreat ? Pool & Spa, Solar, Food Forest, Pond & Major Upgrades Set on 1.59 private acres in Malabar, this extensively upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines resort-style outdoor living, major recent improvements, storm protection and a developed edible landscape. The centerpiece is a professionally built heated saltwater pool and spa with sunshelf, hydrotherapy jets, glass filtration, lighting, heat and Pentair app control, surrounded by a screened outdoor living area with covered and open patio space. The property also features a developing 10,000-sq.-ft. food forest with banana, mango, peach, moringa, avocado, lime and mulberry trees, three raised vegetable beds, a flowering passionfruit fence attracting butterflies, mature oaks, plus a private pond with fish and koi, fountain and protective koi cage. Major upgrades include roof, complete HVAC, aerobic septic, impact windows and doors, porcelain tile, water treatment and an extensive 17.82 kW owned solar array Additional improvements include a complete HVAC overhaul with new indoor and outdoor equipment, refrigerant lines, supply plenum and related system components, backed by a transferable 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. Exposed ductboard fibers were additionally sealed with mastic to help prevent loose fibers from entering the air stream. The home also features fresh interior and exterior paint, updated bathroom and shower fixtures, a glass shower enclosure, premium appliances, washer and dryer, high-efficiency ceiling fans, app-controlled exterior lighting and an owned five-camera security system. Large-format porcelain tile runs wall to wall throughout the home. The main living areas feature clean white porcelain with thin white grout lines, while the bathrooms and walk-in closet use hand-cut tile work with wider contrasting black grout for added traction and a custom finish. Numerous matching extra tiles are stored in the garage for future repairs or replacement of any damaged tile. The property has two irrigation systems: conventional spray irrigation for general landscaping and dedicated drip irrigation around the root zones of the fruit trees and food-forest plantings. The grounds also include a private pond with fish and koi, fountain and protective koi cage, gazebo, mature trees, raised vegetable beds and extensive usable acreage. A dedicated side parking/driveway area was added to accommodate multiple recreational and utility vehicles, with room for combinations such as an RV, truck, boat and additional vehicle. The property also has a turnaround driveway with additional space suitable for RV or boat parking. A dedicated 30-amp RV electrical hookup is located near the garage. The home and gazebo both have newer roofs completed approximately 2-3 years ago. Full impact protection includes impact-rated windows, impact front door and a wide-opening retractable impact sliding glass door to the pool area. The property also includes a newer aerobic septic syst