12827 Ft Caroline Road

Description

EPIC LOCATION, EPIC ESTATE- Welcome home to a 1.53 Acre Deep Water Riverfront Estate offering the rare opportunity to live in one of only 11 private riverfront residences on the coveted highest bluff in Jacksonville. Perched high on St. Johns Bluff on the main channel of the St. Johns River and surrounded by a Spanish Pond Nature Trail & the historic Timucuan Ecological & Historic U.S. Natural Preserve, this resort style environment boasts an electronically gated exquisite custom brick waterfront estate home with a natural slate stone roof surrounded by a verdant canopy of lush trees that masterfully blends this private waterfront living. This estate provides both the abundant enjoyment of nature and sophisticated architecture while also offering a sanctuary environment with all the privacy and security one desires! Having undergone comprehensive renovations of the main home, the boathouse, and the verdant landscape, this turnkey property boasts an unparalleled truly prime riverfront location with effortless access to the ocean inlet, 12827 Ft. Caroline Rd. is truly one of Jacksonville's masterpieces! Every day you will feel at one with nature as you hear the sounds and see the sites of birds chirping, porpoises frolicking off the dock, and boats leisurely cruising the St. Johns River or hauling past to make their fish weigh-in! This house is a STUNNER and it is METICULOUSLY maintained! 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 comprehensively renovated boathouse is actually on the dock, overwater and is an unreproducible grandfathered component of this property. With cement piling support underneath, new decking all around, new Hardie board siding, slate roof, full kitchen w/ all new appliances including a dishwasher, 3 burner cooktop, backsplash, ice maker, this little turnkey gem is like having a vacation home on your property. Featuring a Living Room, Dining Room w/ French doors out to dock and overlooking the water, a bedroom & full bath, coastal grade HVAC & lots of storage! This could be your own bungalow, an epic guest house or simply your captain's quarters for those offshore adventure enthusiasts! Dock & Covered Boatlift Area- a true deep-water dock! The days of having to time the tide to go boating are gone with this coveted deep-water dock. New heavy duty decking on the boathouse dock with existing 14" pilings for the floating dock. The boathouse also has a slate roof and slate covered 13,000 lb. boat lift, floating dock, and fish cutting station. 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, 30+ foot vaulted space with open beams & tongue & groove ceilings, marble floors, a showstopper staircase, formal Dining Room & Living Room featuring a 2-story stone, beautiful stone large wood burning fireplace for the winter months (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 Epicurean Kitchen: Fully renovated warm & inviting updated space featurin