Enjoy water views all the way to Destin from this lovely waterfront Colonial home located on a half acre lot with a DEEP WATER SEA CHANNEL leading to the Bay from Goodthing (Earl) Lake. Goodthing Lake is actually a salt water bayou. Walk down the path leading to the dock with boat lift and look to the left to see the deep water channel leading to Choctawhatchee Bay, Fort Walton Yacht Club, bayous and the Gulf of Mexico. You may even notice a dolphin. One feature is that sailboats may enter Good Thing Lake from the bay with no bridges! Breezes from the south are cooled over the water and shade from trees make this backyard comfortable and peaceful. Park in a circular drive surrounded by established landscaping leading to covered porch with a leaded glass front door opening to a foyer with hardwood flooring. To the left you will find a living/dining room with a fireplace, crown molding, hand-scraped gunstock oak hardwood floors and a beautiful views of the water. The eat-in kitchen boasts a large granite countertop/breakfast bar, attractive back splash, gas cook top, abundant cabinets, open shelving, and water views. A large heated and cooled 16'x18' Florida room with 3 sides of glass overlooks the water and a screened in-ground 16'x32' pool with hot tub on the patio. Upstairs you will find a large master bedroom with two closets and screened porch overlooking the back yard and water. The master bath has two vanities decorated with beveled mirrors, a walk-in shower, jetted garden tub, built-in dresser and ceramic tile floor. The second bedroom has water views. The third bedroom located along the front of the home is flanked with built-in bookcases and a wall mounted television. The Murphy bed located behind French closet doors makes this a perfect study/guest room. A side entrance double garage adds to the curb appeal. And a bonus 11'x16' yard building provides extra storage. Seller offering home warranty for peace of mind.