515 Trautman Avenue Welcome to your dream beach cottage, perfectly situated just a block from the pristine white sands of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This stunning custom-built home blends traditional southern elegance with contemporary comfort, offering an open floor plan, soaring high ceilings, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light.At the heart of this home is a chef's dream kitchen, designed for both intimate family meals and grand entertaining. It features a five-burner natural gas stove, double ovens, gleaming granite countertops, and a large island that comfortably seats eight. Custom cabinets provide abundant storage, ensuring that everything you need is right at your fingertips. Throughout the home, luxury vinyl plank flooring provides a sleek, low-maintenance finish, free from the worries of dust and dander.The generously sized guest bedrooms offer comfort and privacy, with a beautifully appointed guest bathroom featuring a walk-in shower adorned with high-end decorative tiles and fixtures. The spacious owner's suite is a serene retreat, complete with an en-suite bath that includes a double sink vanity and a standalone clawfoot soaker tub.But the luxury doesn't stop indoors--step outside to nearly 2, 000 square feet of covered entertaining space under the home. Imagine hosting unforgettable crawfish boils, birthday parties, and 4th of July celebrations, all just a stone's throw from the beach. The owner has thoughtfully pre-installed a gas line and plumbing, making it easy to add an outdoor kitchen or natural gas fireplace. There's also a designated spot ready for a dumbwaiter or elevator lift, plus a great storage/workshop area on the lower level. Unlike most beach cottages currently on the market, this home also offers covers front and back porches for you to sit and enjoy the coastal breeze and two entry parking spaces.Whether you're seeking a second ''getaway'' home, looking to right-size, or searching for the perfect investment property, this elevated beach house-style home offers the ideal blend of coastal living and modern convenience. Located less than a mile from downtown Long Beach, you'll enjoy easy access to charming shops, restaurants, the pier, and the boat launch. And with it being built above flood plain, flood insurance is only $867/year! Don't miss your chance to own a piece of paradise on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!