This gorgeous circa 1908 5/3 home in historic Bagdad has so much to offer! Situated on almost an acre, it offers a separate guest cottage plus a sparkling inground pool & an oversized garage with tons of storage. A nostalgic picket fence borders the yard & large azaleas & old oaks draped with Spanish moss accentuate the huge 2-story residence known as the Sampley-Toifel House, named after early residents. The home has had many updates over the years, including a brand new roof, new exterior paint, large modern island kitchen, newer interior split HVAC system, upgraded circuit breakers, newer windows, dimmer switches, USB ports & more! The best parts are the beautiful historic details...the hardwood oak floors, walls & ceilings with heart pine & poplar, stained glass windows & doors, detailed fireplace, & clawfoot tub! Picture yourself resting on the huge front porch swing or relaxing in ...
This gorgeous circa 1908 5/3 home in historic Bagdad has so much to offer! Situated on almost an acre, it offers a separate guest cottage plus a sparkling inground pool & an oversized garage with tons of storage. A nostalgic picket fence borders the yard & large azaleas & old oaks draped with Spanish moss accentuate the huge 2-story residence known as the Sampley-Toifel House, named after early residents. The home has had many updates over the years, including a brand new roof, new exterior paint, large modern island kitchen, newer interior split HVAC system, upgraded circuit breakers, newer windows, dimmer switches, USB ports & more! The best parts are the beautiful historic details...the hardwood oak floors, walls & ceilings with heart pine & poplar, stained glass windows & doors, detailed fireplace, & clawfoot tub! Picture yourself resting on the huge front porch swing or relaxing in the sitting room/foyer reading a book or entering the beveled glass french doors into the living room to enjoy the fireplace. Then you can enter the kitchen with all new stainless appliances, granite counters, & lighted glass cabinets to prepare for a large family feast in the spacious dining room with the impressive room length built-in buffet. At the back of the 1st floor are the laundry room & expansive pantry along with an office area, updated bath & large bonus room/master bedroom with a cozy reading nook. Back in the foyer, the rich wood stairs wind past a stained glass window to the 2nd floor providing four additional bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with wood detailing plus access to the huge covered balcony from 2 of the bedrooms that overlook the expansive yard & other nearby historic houses. So many possibilities abound to house family or guests plus extra parking along 2 side streets. Connecting to I-10 is quick to go to the beach or Pensacola & boat/kayak ramps & parks along the Blackwater River are only 2 blocks away. Come see this treasure...it won't disappoint!
Heading east on Hwy 90 in Milton, turn right at Parkmore Plaza Drive, then left at stop sign onto Old Bagdad Hwy, then right onto Forsyth St. House is on the right....OR...From I-10 headed east, use Bagdad Exit 26 & turn left onto Garcon Point Rd. Turn left at end of Garcon onto Forsyth Street. House will be on the left.