An idyllic Postbellum Florida cottage estate, with an attached full apartment & separate entrance, regally positioned on a double lot in quaint Bayou Bonita. Originally built in 1918, this charming home retains all its historic character while providing the modern updates preferred by today’s consumer. As you pull up to the property & follow the hexagon-block pavers, you will be swept away by the double-entrance covered porch bookended by a screened outdoor living space and a southern-style bench swing. Gleaming heart of pine wood floors lead you through this exquisitely beautiful home. The large living room is perfect for cozying-up aside the wood burning fireplace to take in the home’s character such as original picture-hanging ledges, glass door knobs with skeleton keys, built-in craftsman display cabinetry and classic plantation shutters. Enter the dining room with picturesque coffered ceilings for a traditional, home-style meal while the gourmet kitchen awaits beyond the swinging butler door. Stainless steel Bosch appliances grace the kitchen providing vented gas-range stovetop cooking and convection oven and microwave. Flow toward the back of the home to find two large bedrooms, each with unique walk-in closets & closet windows letting in additional natural light. A stylish large bathroom with a step-in shower and claw foot tub provides the ultimate relaxation space when you retire for the evening. A shared door adjoins the main dwelling to the attached apartment complete with a large living room, kitchen, separate bedroom and bath providing the perfect footprint for multi-generational living, an income opportunity or the ideal work space for an entrepreneur in need of designated space between home and work life. The apartment features a completely separate parking pad & its own porch as you approach the entrance. Step inside and you will be amazed at the large living room with a sizable walk-in closet and double doors which lead to the spacious kitchen with modern amenities. The apartment has an additional back exit and is equipped with a newer mini-split system. Step outside to the massive lot with Florida native plantings, a banana & citrus tree, reclaimed irrigation & massive space to add your own touch. In the rear of the lot, you will find a large garage shed which has space to house a boat trailer and is equipped with water and electric for the addition of a workshop. Toward the front of the lot, there is an attached carport shed. Pull your kayak out of the carport shed and walk across the street to Grandview Park where there is a public dock to drop in and whisk you to Big Bayou for an afternoon of water therapy. This grand residence is truly a one-of-a-kind gem with modern updates: New AC 2023, Fresh exterior paint 2023, roof 2014 & so many interior updates.