7 16th Street

Description

This is your opportunity to own an ocean view home on Anastasia Island in the heart of St Augustine Beach. Enjoy the ocean view and spectacular sunrises from either the large living room bay windows or large exterior ocean facing deck. The house is a block from the St Johns County Pier and Pavilion as well as some of the Islands finest restaurants. It’s a short drive, (less than 5 mi) to the St Augustine Old Town Plaza . The block house constructed in 1940 was gutted and completely remodeled in 2019. Hurricane rated (140 mph) metal roof and Miami Dade Hurricane windows throughout. Cement filled block cells and installing stainless steel roof tie down straps make this house solidly anchored. New underground electrical service to the pole, sewer and water (PEX inside) to the street, insulation, floors, LED lighting, and top of the line kitchen appliances were all part of the remodel.Whole house generator w/hookup included. Seller is a Licensed Real Estate Agent. The 1500 +sq ft 2 story house sits on an approximately 5132 sq ft lot along with a 550 sq ft detached building housing a single car garage, tool shed and approximately 100 sq ft air-conditioned bonus room (art studio, office etc.). A 400 sq ft second floor deck with Stainless steel cable railing faces the ocean and has access from either the 2nd floor or driveway in back. The bedrooms are located downstairs with polished travertine tile throughout and custom black out blinds. The master bedroom has a luxurious master bath with a jet tub and marble floors, tub surround and vanity counter top. The second bedroom has its own bathroom with marble floors and shower surround. A fully enclosed exterior shower to wash off after the beach is just outside the rear master bedroom door. Upstairs boasts an open floor plan with hardwood floors. A living room, dining room, kitchen, walk in pantry and exquisite tiled ½ bath. Numerous windows on all walls have custom blinds and provide a panoramic view in all directions. The ocean can be seen from everywhere upstairs including beautiful sunrises to the east and fiery sunsets to the west. The beautiful kitchen has blue granite counter tops, custom cabinets, high end appliances (Viking oven and cooktop, Miele dishwasher, under counter, open drawer microwave and Kitchen Aid refrigerator.Each floor has its own Heat pump heating/cooling system with ionization air purification system and Wi-Fi thermostats. Blown in foam insulation on the under side of the roof deck keeps the 2nd floor accessible attic within a few degrees of the living space below. All window and exterior lights are turtle tinted per code to protect turtle hatchlings which routinely occur on the beach at the end of the street. The property is a gardener’s paradise with 3 beautiful and mature Bismark palms that provide striking curb appeal. A variety of plants, flowers, and banana trees are purposely planted throughout the property giving a lush tropical feel. An artesian well on site provides water for the entire site’s irrigation system. There is a large paver deck on the ground level under the upper exterior deck providing additional seating and socializing space. Exterior photocell motion lights are installed strategically on the house and detached building. This home is owned and is being sold by Terri Grapsas, Realtor St. Johns County.