12827 Ft Caroline Road

Description

EPIC LOCATION, EPIC ESTATE- Welcome home to a 1.53 Acre Deep Water Estate -one of only 11 private riverfront residences on this street! Nestled among the St. Johns River, Spanish Pond Nature Trail & the historic Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, a U.S. Natural Preserve, sits this gated exquisite custom brick waterfront estate home with a natural slate roof surrounded by a verdant canopy of lush trees that masterfully blends waterfront living, nature & sophistication while offering a unique sanctuary w/ all the privacy and security one desires! Perched on one of the highest bluffs in Northeast Florida, 12827 Ft. Caroline Rd. is a masterpiece! You will feel at one with nature as you hear the sounds and see the sites of birds, ships passing by, porpoises playing, boats leisurely cruising the St. Johns River or hauling past to make their fish weigh-in! This house is a STUNNER and is METICULOUSLY maintained! See more for property details :) Property Features: " Size: 8,476 total sq. feet. The main home boasts 7,516 sq. ft. with an additional 960 sq. ft. located in boathouse/guesthouse " Bedrooms: 7 bedrooms total- 6 in the main home (3 on the river w/ balconies & views of the pool oasis), 1 in the boathouse w/ a river view " Bathrooms: 7.5 bathrooms total- 6 1/2 in the main home, 1 in the boathouse " Garage: 4-car garage with HVAC for comfort. Epoxy floors, & work zone, water softener, whole house water filtration system in the pump room " Custom Fountains/Ponds: Koi Pond w/ fountain in both front entry & pool deck Boathouse/Guest House: Talk about charm- this is the original home that was built on this lot! This boathouse is actually on the dock over water and grandfathered in featuring new cement piling support underneath, new decking all around, new Hardie board siding, slate roof, full kitchen w/ new appliances including a dishwasher, 3 burner cooktop, new backsplash, ice maker, Living Room, Dining Room w/ French doors out to dock and overlooking the water, with a bedroom & full bath, new water heater (2022), coastal grade HVAC & lots of storage! This could be your own bungalow, a guest house or your captain's quarters for those offshore enthusiasts! Dock & Covered Boatlift Area- a true deep-water dock! New main boat house, heavy duty decking in 2023 with existing 14" pilings for the floating dock and slate roof covered boat lift (approx. 13k lb.) boat lift, floating dock, fish cutting station w/ water, new custom Southern lumber heavy duty fences all around the property. There is no shortage of areas to dock a boat or have plenty of friends over- just bring an extra line and tie up! Interior Highlights: " Grand 2-story entrance: Upon entering the front door, you walk into a grand, vaulted space with open beams & tongue & groove ceilings, marble floors, a showstopper staircase, formal Dining Room & Living Room featuring a 2-story stone, wood burning fireplace (can be converted to gas), built-ins, bar area overlooking the river w/ sink & wine cooler- perfect for entertaining! " Custom Office: This large, yet inviting space is a fully functional office w/ built-ins, closet, faux fireplace w/ granite marble mantle for ambiance and centrally located yet private at the same time! " Custom Kitchen: A warm & inviting updated space featuring stunning Quartzite countertops, large island w/ storage & push up electrical outlets for a smooth appearance, a 6-burner Thermador gas range, double ovens, warming drawer, drawer microwave, ice maker, Bosch dishwasher, oversized kitchen sink, Family Room/Den w/ bar area & French Doors leading to the riverfront patio & grilling area. There is also a large walk-in pantry w/ coffee bar & kitchen accessories area. Downstairs Living & Additional Spaces: " Primary Suite: A luxurious retreat w/ access to the outdoor oasis & pool deck, abundant natural light, oversized custom his & hers closets, & a spa-like bathroom w/ large built-in Quartzite surround soaking tub overlooking the river, large showe