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1.59-Acre Malabar Retreat — Pool & Spa, Solar, Food Forest, Pond & Major Upgrades on 1.59 private acres in Malabar, this extensively upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines resort-style outdoor living, major recent improvements, storm protection and a developed edible landscape. The centerpiece is a professionally built heated saltwater pool and spa with sunshelf, hydrotherapy jets, glass filtration, lighting, heat and Pentair app control, surrounded by a screened outdoor living area with covered and open patio space. The property also features a developing 10,000-sq. -ft. food forest with banana, mango, peach, moringa, avocado, lime and mulberry trees, three raised vegetable beds, a flowering passionfruit fence attracting butterflies, mature oaks, plus a private pond with fish and koi, fountain and protective koi cage. Major upgrades include roof, complete HVAC, aerobic septic, impact windows and doors, porcelain tile, water treatment and an extensive 17.82 kW owned solar array Additional improvements, complete HVAC overhaul with new indoor and outdoor equipment, refrigerant lines, supply plenum and related system components, backed by a transferable 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. Exposed ductboard fibers were additionally sealed with mastic to help prevent loose fibers from entering the air stream. The home also features fresh interior and exterior paint, updated bathroom and shower fixtures, a glass shower enclosure, premium appliances, washer and dryer, high-efficiency ceiling fans, app-controlled exterior lighting and an owned five-camera security system. Large-format porcelain tile runs wall to wall throughout the home. The main living areas feature clean white porcelain with thin white grout lines, while the bathrooms and walk-in closet use hand-cut tile work with wider contrasting black grout for added traction and a custom finish. Numerous matching extra tiles are stored in the garage for future repairs or replacement of any damaged tile. The property has two irrigation systems: conventional spray irrigation for general landscaping and dedicated drip irrigation around the root zones of the fruit trees and food-forest plantings. The grounds also include a private pond with fish and koi, fountain and protective koi cage, gazebo, mature trees, raised vegetable beds and extensive usable acreage. A dedicated side parking/driveway area was added to accommodate multiple recreational and utility vehicles, with room for combinations such as an RV, truck, boat and additional vehicle. The property also has a turnaround driveway with additional space suitable for RV or boat parking. A dedicated 30-amp RV electrical hookup is located near the garage. The home and gazebo both have newer roofs completed approximately 2-3 years ago. Full impact protection includes impact-rated windows, impact front door and a wide-opening retractable impact sliding glass door to the pool area. The property also includes a newer aerobic septic system, premium water-treatment system and extensive 17.82 kW owned solar array with no payment obligation. A substantial amount of furniture and outdoor equipment is included, including pool furniture, two outdoor couches, numerous pool-area chairs, sunshelf chairs, gas grill, Traeger grill, kitchen table and chairs, major appliances, washer and dryer, plus one bedroom television with stand and bed. Seller will retain only select personal furnishings and equipment, including his primary bed, television and soundbar.
Melbourne Heights, located between U.S. 1 and the Indian River Lagoon, is a residential and waterfront Grant-Valkaria neighborhood with canal-lined streets and broad lagoon views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the U.S. 1 corridor near Valkaria Road, where marinas, bait-and-tackle counters, and low-slung local eateries set a working-waterfront tone. Architecture leans Florida ranches and elevated coastal homes with screened lanais and boat lifts. Days revolve around the river—kayaks at dawn, fishing lines at dusk, and pelicans tracing the shoreline. Nearby preserves and boat ramps keep the landscape feeling open and salt-air fresh.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
In-wall pest system
Kitchen and family room combination
Living and dining room combination
Open floor plan
Thermostat
Walk-in closet
Window treatments
Double-pane, insulated, ENERGY STAR-qualified storm windows
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Convection oven
Dishwasher
Freezer
Ice maker
Kitchen reverse osmosis system
Range
Refrigerator
Water filtration system
Water softener
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Central, electric, and solar heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered, enclosed, screened patio and porches, including front and rear porches
Outdoor grill
Private, landscaped yard with trees and native, Florida-friendly landscaping
Productive garden
Gazebo
Pond view and access
Irrigation equipment
West-facing
Home design
Single-story home
Parking
Attached garage
Boat and RV parking
Circular driveway
Garage door opener
Ground-level and open parking
Security
Key-card entry
Security lights
Owned security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Block and stucco construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Well water
Canal or lake water for irrigation
Aerobic septic system
Cable and electricity connected
Fiber-optic service
Two wells
Heated, in-ground saltwater pool with deck, gunite finish, and lighting
Heated, in-ground spa
Pond with fountain and fish, plus a dedicated irrigation well and pump
HOA & community
Pets allowed
Other
Partially furnished
Home warranty included
Electricity and solar
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1.59-Acre Malabar Retreat — Pool & Spa, Solar, Food Forest, Pond & Major Upgrades Set on 1.59 private acres in Malabar, this extensively upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines resort-style outdoor living, major recent improvements, storm protection and a developed edible landscape. The centerpiece is a professionally built heated saltwater pool and spa with sunshelf, hydrotherapy jets, glass filtration, lighting, heat and Pentair app control, surrounded by a screened outdoor living area with covered and open patio space. The property also features a developing 10,000-sq. -ft. food forest with banana, mango, peach, moringa, avocado, lime and mulberry trees, three raised vegetable beds, a flowering passionfruit fence attracting butterflies, mature oaks, plus a private pond with fish and koi, fountain and protective koi cage. Major upgrades include roof, complete HVAC, aerobic septic, impact windows and doors, porcelain tile, water treatment and an extensive 17.82 kW owned solar array Additional improvements include a complete HVAC overhaul with new indoor and outdoor equipment, refrigerant lines, supply plenum and related system components, backed by a transferable 10-year parts-and-labor warranty. Exposed ductboard fibers were additionally sealed with mastic to help prevent loose fibers from entering the air stream. The home also features fresh interior and exterior paint, updated bathroom and shower fixtures, a glass shower enclosure, premium appliances, washer and dryer, high-efficiency ceiling fans, app-controlled exterior lighting and an owned five-camera security system. Large-format porcelain tile runs wall to wall throughout the home. The main living areas feature clean white porcelain with thin white grout lines, while the bathrooms and walk-in closet use hand-cut tile work with wider contrasting black grout for added traction and a custom finish. Numerous matching extra tiles are stored in the garage for future repairs or replacement of any damaged tile. The property has two irrigation systems: conventional spray irrigation for general landscaping and dedicated drip irrigation around the root zones of the fruit trees and food-forest plantings. The grounds also include a private pond with fish and koi, fountain and protective koi cage, gazebo, mature trees, raised vegetable beds and extensive usable acreage. A dedicated side parking/driveway area was added to accommodate multiple recreational and utility vehicles, with room for combinations such as an RV, truck, boat and additional vehicle. The property also has a turnaround driveway with additional space suitable for RV or boat parking. A dedicated 30-amp RV electrical hookup is located near the garage. The home and gazebo both have newer roofs completed approximately 2-3 years ago. Full impact protection includes impact-rated windows, impact front door and a wide-opening retractable impact sliding glass door to the pool area. The property also includes a newer aerobic septic system, premium water-treatment system and extensive 17.82 kW owned solar array with no payment obligation. A substantial amount of furniture and outdoor equipment is included, including pool furniture, two outdoor couches, numerous pool-area chairs, sunshelf chairs, gas grill, Traeger grill, kitchen table and chairs, major appliances, washer and dryer, plus one bedroom television with stand and bed. Seller will retain only select personal furnishings and equipment, including his primary bed, television and soundbar.