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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,804 sqft
Price per Sqft $346
Subdivision Metes & Bounds
MLS Listing ID 1013942
Style Florida Cottage
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1973
Annual Tax Amount $763
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.600 Acres
Acres 0.6
Lot Dimensions 76' x 206' x 85' x 275' approx.
Property Sub-Type Detached Single Family
Source Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
Land Area 1804
Property Description
Some places invite you to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and rediscover the simple pleasures of waterfront living. Nestled beneath majestic oak trees on approximately 0.60 acres along Mallet Bayou, this charming Old Florida cottage in Freeport, Florida, offers a beautiful blend of natural surroundings, waterfront views, and possibilities.
With a private dock, boat lift, and navigable waterway access to Choctawhatchee Bay through LaGrange Bayou, this property offers an opportunity to enjoy the Northwest Florida boating lifestyle. Imagine morning coffee overlooking the bayou, afternoons on the water, and evenings beneath the oaks. A weekend fishing retreat? A peaceful full-time residence? Or the setting for your dream waterfront home? Here, the next chapter is yours to imagine.
A HOME WITH CHARACTER AND UPDATES ALONG THE WAY. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home offers approximately 1,804 square feet of living space, including three generously sized bedrooms, a primary bedroom with a private bath, a spacious great room with a classic brick fireplace, and a Florida room overlooking Mallet Bayou.
The home's history includes several improvements: wood flooring installed in the common living areas in 2015; roof and window replacements, along with ceiling repairs and updates, in 2020; and a water heater, electrical panel, garage and front entry door replaced in 2026. These improvements provide a starting point for a buyer who appreciates the home's existing character while envisioning additional updates and personal touches.
Step outside, and the magic of Old Florida continues. Mature oak trees create a beautiful canopy over the spacious waterfront yard, offering shade for relaxing afternoons, outdoor gatherings, and enjoying the peaceful bayou setting. Whether you're watching the changing light across the water, listening to the breeze through the trees, or simply enjoying the view, this is the kind of property that makes you want to stay a little longer.
LOVE TO FISH, BOAT, OR EXPLORE THE WATERWAYS? The property's private dock, equipped with a boat lift, power, and water, offers exciting possibilities for waterfront recreation. The dock needs improvements, but its location along Mallet Bayou provides access through LaGrange Bayou to Choctawhatchee Bay. Imagine fishing for speckled trout, redfish, or flounder, exploring the quiet waters by kayak, or setting out for a day of boating along Northwest Florida's scenic waterways.
There's something special about having the water just beyond your backyard. A quiet morning with a fishing rod, an afternoon paddle, or an evening watching the reflections dance across the bayou--these are the everyday moments that give waterfront living its appeal.
ROOM FOR YOUR GEAR, PROJECTS, AND POSSIBILITIES. A detached two-car garage provides valuable space for vehicles, fishing equipment, boating gear, tools, or hobbies. An additional outdoor storage building offers room for lawn equipment and other essentials. With city water and sewer already in place, the property combines the character of an established waterfront setting with convenient utility connections.
A FREEPORT LOCATION WITH SO MUCH TO EXPLORE. Nearby Grady Brown Park offers a sandy shoreline, public boat ramp, kayak launch, picnic areas, and outdoor recreation along Choctawhatchee Bay. Enjoy waterfront dining at North Beach Social or The Bay, explore Freeport's everyday conveniences, or head south toward the sugar-white beaches and coastal communities of Scenic Highway 30A. The location offers opportunities to enjoy both the peaceful bayou lifestyle and the attractions of Northwest Florida.
THE SETTING IS THE OPPORTUNITY. THE NEXT CHAPTER IS YOURS. What makes this property memorable is the combination of its Mallet Bayou waterfront location, approximately 0.60-acre lot, majestic oak trees, existing cottage, private dock, detached garage, and room to imagine what comes next.
Refresh the existing home while preserving its Old Florida character, create a comfortable weekend getaway, or explore the possibility of building your dream waterfront retreat, subject to applicable regulations and approvals.
You can change finishes, update interiors, and personalize a home over time. But the natural beauty of an established waterfront setting is something truly special.
The cottage invites you to slow down. The bayou provides the backdrop. The possibilities are yours!
Come walk beneath the oaks, take in the peaceful views of Mallet Bayou, and imagine the waterfront lifestyle waiting at 600 Bay Grove Road in Freeport, Florida.
Schedule your private showing and discover your own piece of Old Florida waterfront living!
Location
State FL
County Walton
Area 20 - Freeport
Zoning County, Resid Single Family, Unrestricted
Direction From Hwy 98: Take US-331 N across Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge. Turn left onto Bay Grove Rd. Follow the road around the curve; property is on the right. From Hwy 20: Take US-331 S toward the bay bridge. Turn right onto Bay Grove Rd. Follow the road around the curve; property is on the right.
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Master Bedroom true
Dining Room true
Interior
Interior Features Fireplace, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Floor Laminate, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet
Furnishings Furnished - None
Window Features Window Bay
Appliance Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Exterior
Exterior Feature Boat Slip, Boatlift, Dock, Lawn Pump, Yard Building, Boatlift, Boat Slip, Dock, Open Deck, Yard Building, Lawn Pump
Parking Features Garage, Covered, Detached, Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Electric, Gas - Propane, Phone, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable
Waterfront Description Bayou,Shore - Natural
View Bayou
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface Paved
Porch Deck Open
Road Frontage County Road
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Cleared, Flood Insurance Req, Interior, Irregular, Level, Restrictions, Survey Available, See Remarks
Faces From Hwy 98: Take US-331 N across Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge. Turn left onto Bay Grove Rd. Follow the road around the curve; property is on the right. From Hwy 20: Take US-331 S toward the bay bridge. Turn right onto Bay Grove Rd. Follow the road around the curve; property is on the right.
Story 1
Sewer Public Sewer
Architectural Style Florida Cottage
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Freeport
Middle Schools Freeport
High Schools Freeport
Others
Pets Allowed No
Tax ID 33-1S-19-23000-009-0000
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