6445 Jack Wright Island Rd, Saint Augustine, FL 32092

Description

''We catched fish, & we talked, & we took a swim now and then to keep off sleepiness...and it did seem good to be free again & all by ourselves on the big river & nobody to bother us.'' -MARK TWAIN, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The peace and freedom of living on the water will be yours with this enchanting & affordable St Johns Riverfront property ideally suited to be your exclusive fish camp, vacation home, or weekend get-a-way. At almost an acre, and with 103' of river frontage, this beautiful property has distinguished old oaks draped with Spanish Moss, stately Cypress trees, grapefruit, Satsuma and Sweet Kumquat trees. Set back from the road w/a circular drive and courtyard-entry garage, the home has an artesian well & a backyard that's perfect for gatherings of any size. The open & airy great room features lots of windows w/sparkling river views, an impressive wood-burning fireplace w/huge firebox and brick front, plenty of room for entertaining and family get-togethers, and slider to side porch for enjoying the sunset. Extremely spacious master w/slider to back porch and inspiring river views. Bedroom 2 is nicely sized & has a charming exposed brick wall & overlooks the river. The large kitchen has lots of counter space & a breakfast bar for informal meals while the dining area will comfortably seat 12 for more formal occasions or when everybody drops by for an old-fashioned fish fry, crab feed or shrimp boil. The big laundry/mudroom has abundant storage and a large window to let the outdoors in. With a workbench, shelving, and separate storage areas, the garage has plenty of room for a workshop.
HVAC (reverse heat pump) new in 2013. Roof replaced in 2006. New service panel in 2013.