Description of 550 Circle Drive
This stunning Victorian residence, located in the heart of the DeFuniak Springs Historic District, offers a rare combination of historic elegance and modern updates. Built in the early 1900s by Wallace Bruce, founder of the Florida Chautauqua, the home was designed to host visiting dignitaries and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The current homeowner has invested over $350,000 in renovations, including but not limited to • New metal roof (2025) • 2 new HVAC systems (2018) • Back porch addition with mini-split • Third floor conversion into a guest suite with living area, sleeping area, full bath, and mini-split A/C (2022) The meticulous design and high-quality restoration make this home one of the most desirable in DeFuniak Springs. By appt. 24 hours' notice
Legal Description
LOTS 226 & 227 MAP OF LAKE DEFUNIAK LESS:A PORTION OF LOT 227 WHICH CONSISTS OF A STRIP OF LAND 7FT IN WIDTH RUNNING PARALLEL WITH AND ADJACENT TO THE COMMON LOT LINE DIVIDING SAID LOTS 227 AND 228 OR 3012-2109
Features of 550 Circle Drive
| MLS® # | 1000224 |
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| Price | $1,200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 6.00 |
| Full Baths | 6 |
| Square Footage | 7,000 |
| Acres | 0.27 |
| Year Built | 1907 |
| Type | Detached Single Family |
| Sub-Type | Detached Single Family |
| Style | Victorian |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 550 Circle Drive |
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| Area | 23 - North Walton County |
| Subdivision | TOWN OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS |
| City | DeFuniak Springs |
| County | Walton |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32435 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground |
|---|---|
| Parking | Garage Detached, Other |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| View | Lake |
| Water View | Lake |
Interior
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Fireplace 2+, Pantry, Shelving, Upgraded Media Wing, Walls Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Natural Woodwork |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater |
| Heating | Central, Gas - Natural |
| Cooling | Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Fireplace Gas |
| # of Stories | 3 |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Corner Lot, Curb & Gutter, Level, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water |
| Windows | Window Treatments, Window Bay |
| Roof | Metal |
| Construction | Foundation Off Grade, Frame, Roof Pitched |
School Information
| Elementary | Maude Saunders |
|---|---|
| Middle | Walton |
| High | Walton |
Additional Information
| Zoning | City, Historical, Resid Single Family |
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Listing Details
| Office | Naylor Realty And Associates |
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