57 Water Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Property Description

A classic Mid-Century Modern home evoking a Frank Lloyd Wright style with solid hardwood floors though out, recessed lighting, stunning outdoor living spaces, perfectly manicured grounds, direct access to the intracoastal and a view of Matanzas Bay and the Atlantic beyond. This is the first time this home has been available for purchase! Located on one of St. Augustine's most coveted streets, this home faces east providing cool breezes from the Atlantic all summer long. Thanks to a bend in the shoreline, this property is incredibly private while the Mission Nombre de Dios cross, Castillo de San Marcos fort and historic Old Town are just a couple blocks away! Presiding from its corner location, contemporary walkways from Water & Locust Streets welcome you with an elegant entry offering stunning views from the front porch through the foyer to the lush courtyard and patio. The Great Room is anchored by a historic marble fireplace circa 1880. The fireplace is flanked by custom built ins. A sunroom extends off the great room with views of the breathtaking backyard and Matanzas Bay. Entertain parties of all sizes in the oversized formal dining room, that features floor to ceiling windows providing a stunning view and a one-of-a-kind antique crystal chandelier. The kitchen is a culinary dream that features an overabundance of inset cabinets, counter depth 48" refrigerator freezer, duel oven range with a griddle and grill, Wolfe microwave drawer, an extra bar sink, under-mount cabinet lighting and recessed LED lighting to set any mood you desire. Both the kitchen and the sunroom allow access to the bay front backyard though matching Anderson high impact french doors. The backyard features a 16' x 31' travertine patio and diamond cut paver observation patio. Continue to the Newly constructed dock with a 10,000LB boat lift providing direct access to the Intracoastal. Enjoy the beauty and shade of the live oak trees on the water, where boating, fishing off the dock, bird watching in the adjacent wildlife area, kayaking and paddle boarding will become part of your daily routine. The Gallery Foyer is the center of the house. It features Panel Molding and LED lighting to illuminate fine art. Off the foyer you will find a full-sized Carrara Mable bathroom, an executive office and the entrance to the west wing. The west wing includes the master suite, two additional spacious bedrooms, one with a full bath. The west wing hallway also embraces 28 feet of decorative closet space for storage of all your fine treasures. The home is constructed of concrete block and was extensively renovated in 2014, complete with the finest finishings, beautiful wood casings and trim, impact glass, 2 car air-conditioned garage, additional paver parking for 3 cars and so much more. This very special offering is move-in ready for you with a view from every room and provides accessibility to all St. Augustine has to offer.