2944 Shady Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Property Description

New ROOF and New HVAC September 2024. Experience the perfect balance of natural beauty and modern living in this exceptional mid-century modern home featuring quality surfaces and construction offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a separate office and/or easy to convert to ADU off the garage with private entry. This open-floor-plan features generously sized rooms with upscale kitchen and baths and extraordinary closet/storage space. With its clean lines, minimalistic design, and harmonious connection with the outdoors, this home is a rare find. The single-story layout boasts expansive open spaces, with 7 skylights and walls of windows inviting natural light and the tranquil beauty of the surrounding landscape into every room. Window coverings are optional as this is a very private parcel. Nestled in the tree-covered enclave of Beauclerc, this property sits on a serene half-acre parcel at the end of a quiet private road, ensuring privacy and tranquili The bamboo fencing, mature private garden, and majestic century-old oak canopy create a secluded haven that's all your own. It's the perfect setting for entertaining guests, working from home, or simply reflecting on the day's events. Originally built in 1969, this entire house was completely gutted and rebuilt in 2008. The thoughtful reconstruction introduced a new floor plan and installed all new copper wiring, all new plumbing, code-updated hurricane roof clips and roof anchor bolts, new HVAC system and ducting as well as almost every thing else under the roof. The septic system was completely replaced in 2021. View a short 4-minute video of the reconstruction on YouTube and see why this house was brand new again in 2008: Every detail of this rebuild was designed with both beauty, serenity and efficiency in mind. The home boasts energy-smart features, including new 2x6 exterior walls with 50% more wall insulation paired with Energy Star appliances to enhance sustainability. Additionally, the preservation of the tree canopy provides natural cooling, helping to keep the home refreshingly cool and energy bills manageably low. Although it feels like being away on retreat, this peaceful parcel is just a few blocks from the river and close to downtown Jacksonville, top-rated schools, restaurants, shopping and a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. Outside: Approximately 4,000 sq ft of paver driveway, walks and patio Large 21' x 21' patio pre-wired and plumbed for an outdoor kitchen 10-zone irrigation system covering both front and back yards Organic garden with 10 raised beds and automated watering Inside: Brazilian cherry hardwood, slate, marble, travertine and carpet flooring Dimmable recessed lighting throughout (63 cans in all) Custom wood shelving in all closets (over 300 ft) Smooth ceilings with 7 skylights Wood trimmed windows and doors Unique, modern Regency ceiling fans Construction: 2x6 exterior walls Hurricane code upgraded roof clips and tie rods Double hung wood-framed windows Solid-core wood doors Interior wall sound-deadening Hard-wired burglary and fire monitoring alarm system Kitchen: Omega cherry solid wood cabinetry Solid granite kitchen counters Stainless kitchen appliances Walk-in pantry with 63 linear feet of wood shelving Baths: Omega maple solid wood cabinetry Corian solid surface countertops Master bath 6' jacuzzi tub for 2 with inline heater (maintains water temperature) European all-glass shower Laundry Room: Large capacity washer and steam dryer Omega cherry solid wood cabinetry Corian solid surface countertops