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A Dream Come True for Artists

Seamlessly blending a unique combination of old and new, the sunlit traditional floorplan meets the demands of today's lifestyle with a casual elegance. The first floor presents a large foyer with the original stairway flanked by a short wall of windows. A columned entry frames the large living room and another pair of graceful columns define the central dining room with its built-in cabinetry useful for daily dishes or as a display for your treasures.

A large kitchen is between the dining room and family room which is located at the back of the house and enjoys an informal dining area under a bank of windows.

The master suite has a dressing room and large bath and there is a spacious guest room and hall bath for 1st floor convenience.

Another set of stairs tucked behind the family room lead to a delightfully unexpected surprise on the 2nd floor. You wouldn't know it from the street, but there is a full story up here with beamed vaulted ceilings, multiple windows and skylights illuminating a series of four rooms currently used as modern studio space and a guest suite with half bath on the lower of three upstairs levels. A dream come true for artists, this versatile second floor can become an immense master suite, a paradise for children and teenagers, a serious office space or anything else that you need or want and rarely have.

New on the market for the first time in several decades, the restoration of the woodwork was a three year painstaking process with breathtaking results and the numerous features and details will tickle the fancy of serious old house lovers who will appreciate every nuance in every room. A deep front porch is the spot for visiting with the neighbors on their daily strolls and the attached side entry 1.5 car garage is a rare find in an historic house.

The small Nelmar neighborhood is known for its grand tree canopies and palm-lined sidewalks along Nelmar Avenue. There are no strangers here, only friends and neighbors waiting to meet you.

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.