The Tide's Changing,And It's Headed Toward The South. Bridging $1,932,500

River Home Off Market

The Tide's Changing,And It's Headed Toward The South. Bridging The Gap Between Island And Mainland In So Many Ways,You'll Never Want To Leave This Extraordinary Home. Nearing Completion,The List Price Is A Moving,Fluid Target,And You Can Work Directly With The Builder To Customize Remaining Features. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Solidly Built,This Home Sits High And Dry Underneath Majestic Oak Trees And Along The Winding Intracoastal Waterway,And There's A Front-row Seat To The Everchanging Tides And Skies From Every Room. Expansive Covered Porches And Balconies Are The Perfect Places To Watch The Mornings Come Alive Over The Water,Or To Take In Slow Moon Risings In The Evenings. It Really Is A Home Built To Honor Our Way Of Life Here On The Banks Of St. Augustine,And To Pay Homage To That Meandering River Full Of Inlets And Egrets That Runs Through Our Beautiful City.,This Property Consists Of Two Homes: The *big House* And The Detached Garage With A Treehouse Loft Apartment Above That Can Be Used As A Short-term Rental For A Great Investment Opportunity. The Main Home Features 22' Ceilings,A Striking Curved Staircase,And Open Concept Perfect For Entertaining Along The Waterside. There's A Dining Room With A Custom Beam Ceiling,And A Wet Bar Area With Beverage Refrigeration And An Extra Sink And Cabinets That Extend The Kitchen Toward The Rear. The Master Bedroom Downstairs Has A Private Little Balcony Accessed By A Side Door,And An Additional Back Door Opening Up To The Covered Deck. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Upstairs You'll Find Another Master Bedroom,A Third Bedroom,And A Huge Bonus/Landing Area Opening Up To The Balcony,Where You'll Arguably See The Best Panoramic Views Of The Intracoastal Waterway You'll Ever See In St. Augustine Southpleting Out The Plans Is A Convenient Circular Driveway For The Main Home- Unless The New Owner Makes Changes To That In Time. - - - - - - - - - - - - - The 650 Sf Garage Is Accessed By A Covered Breezeway,Is Heated And Cooled,And Can Fit 3 Cars Or A Boat,Or A Combination. Above This Is The Studio Apartment,With Shiplap Walls,Vaulted Ceilings,An Efficiency Kitchen And Full Bathroom. There's Also A Balcony Underneath A Grand Old Oak,Perfect For Catching Those Breezes Coming Off The Water. This Space Is Accessed By Stairs On The North Side Of The Building,Which Is Handy If You'll Sometimes Use This As A Short-term Rental. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shore Drive Wanders Along The Riverbanks In St. Augustine South,And Is One Of The Most Beautiful Streets In The County. Hanging Swings,Waterside Benches,And Little Docks For Fishing Are All Along Its Way,And Every Day You'll Find Friendly Neighbors Stopping By To Chat During Their Walks. There Are Two County-owned Boat Ramps In The Neighborhood As Well,And A Ton Of Kayaking Access Points. Drop A Crab Trap Or A Fishing Line,Or Just Simply Watch The Boats Go By. No Hoa,And Flood Zone X (no Flood Ins Required). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This Neighborhood Has Been A Slow,Comfortable Lifestyle For Decades...and Now It Awaits Your Own Discovery And Appreciation.