Experience the perfect blend of luxury, style and modern convenience in this traditional southern cottage in Apalachicola's North Historic District. Take your golf cart or walk a short distance to the downtown area or the city's community garden. Attractively landscaped with fruit trees and flowering vegetation, the corner site on two city lots has a brick-paved patio ideal for outdoor entertaining as well as a raised garden bed, a 1-car garage with plentiful storage and a studio guest cottage with full bath. This well-constructed home has Hardie plank siding, a metal roof and bright shutters that are both decorative and protective. The front porch has double entry doors that open into a spacious living-dining area with vaulted cypress ceilings, stained glass windows, gas fireplace and custom chandelier. Oak hardwood floors, 10-ft ceilings and 8-ft doors are found throughout the home. Adjacent to the dining area, the kitchen features custom cabinetry with lighted displays, granite counter tops, gas stove, ample storage and pantry. Guest bath and laundry closet are in the hallway leading to the primary ensuite bedroom and a guest bedroom also with ensuite bath. Exit the hallway to a private, screened porch that opens onto the patio. Built in 2006, this striking 2 BR/2.5 BA home in an ideal location is the perfect place to experience the delights of Apalachicola on the Florida panhandle's gulf coast.