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Life here will be full of light and generous space to use and fluidly adapt to your particular style. The feeling of openness permeates through the common rooms on the first floor and connects you to the outdoors through the many windows. Living, dining and family rooms flow into each other and connect with the eat-in kitchen. Honey-hued heart pine floors are welcoming to bare feet and the high ceilings invite your art collection to take its place on the wall expanse.

A thoughtfully designed kitchen overlooks the family room and tiered outdoor decks so that no one is left out of any gathering. A sun-room with an eastern exposure is a great game room or dedicated office and opens to the covered front porch.

Sleeping quarters are arranged around a wide central hall on the second floor. Sunshine streams into all three rooms and they share a large modern bathroom. Owners' quarters are at the back of the house and the suite includes a bedroom opening to a private deck looking out to the pool and gardens, a crisp and commodious bathroom with two separate vanities, walk-in shower, linen closet and a soaking tub with a pool view.

The detached garage anchors the pool and outdoor dining room. A tiled cabinet provides a welcome sink and dishwasher for easy clean up and the roofed area allows for an occasional rain shower without disrupting the activities. In the summer the pool will refresh your senses and in the cooler months you can enjoy it heated. With a dark blue pebbled surface face contrasting with the white limestone, the pool with built-in seating is further complemented by a fountain, with banana trees in the background. Over the garage the treetop guesthouse will never lack for company, so be forewarned! A comfortable gathering room has a cherry cabinet with sink. The custom built mahogany vanity adds warmth to the coolness of the marbled bathroom and the sleeping area enjoys the northern light. There's no place like home - welcome...

St Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Known as the “Ancient City,” Saint Augustine is a quaint coastal town located in northeast Florida. The area boasts a year-round mild climate perfect for enjoying the pristine beaches or strolling in St Augustine’s delightful historic district, with its cobblestone streets, quaint cafes, unique shops and bed-and-breakfast inns.

Saint Augustine has been named as one of the Top 10 Places for History Buffs to Retire by U.S. News and World Report 2010, and is also listed as one of the Top 100 Places to Live in 2010 by RelocateAmerica.