119 Florence Street

Description

Welcome to your dream coastal retreat! Imagine enjoying gentle ocean breezes and serene ocean views through the live oaks from the double verandas of this stunning Charleston-style beach home. Nestled on quiet Florence Street, you have the best of all the island has to offer-just steps from the most secluded St. Simons beach and perfectly situated a short stroll from both the lively Pier Village and the exclusive oceanfront resort at Sea Island Golf Club and Lodge. This beautifully designed home by architect John Rentz offers 5,300 square feet of luxury living. With five spacious bedrooms, including two primary suites, you'll have plenty of room for family and guests. Designed for hospitality and good flow, hosting gatherings will be a delight as spacious living and formal dining flow to the expansive veranda with ocean views and breezes. The home's parking for eight or more vehicles is unmatched for the area and makes for easy entertaining. You'll enjoy watching ships pass from the double verandas and appreciate the fine details such as brick and wood floors, natural light pouring through transom windows, exquisite crown moldings, and the charm of interior plantation shutters throughout the home. Exterior shutters, formal garden, pocket doors, a cozy fireplace, and grand staircases add to the home's timeless sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. Its solid block and Savannah Gray brick construction is peerless. Convenience is key with modern amenities like an elevator, a large laundry room, a dedicated workout room, spray foam insulation, epoxy garage flooring, outdoor shower, multi-purpose closets on the main level, and two garages with three ground-level storage rooms for golf carts, kayaks, seines, and fishing and sporting gear. Tucked into the majestic live oaks, 119 Florence has unexpected privacy for its convenient location. We challenge you to find another St. Simons residence with ocean views through massive moss-draped live oaks which provides a unique and spectacular experience. This home is positioned and designed for enjoying the St. Simons Island coastal lifestyle to the fullest. Bike to community hub of Mallery Park for tennis, pickleball, the playground, and the sweetest hometown baseball park that is a true slice of Americana. Seine, fish, kayak, sailboard, crab, shell hunt, and clam 200 yards from your door. Take a short stroll west to the pier for dining, lighthouse concerts, community festivals, ice cream, and boutique shopping, or take a short stroll east to indulge in Sea Island's world-class golf, oceanfront pool, breathtaking bagpiped sunsets, and five-star dining. This exceptional property offers the best of coastal living. Schedule your private showing today and step into your new life of coastal luxury and leisure! Listing agent serves as executor for the estate holding the property.