Step back in time! A beautiful First Spanish Period Colonial home, one of few remaining in St Augustine. Steps to the Historic plaza, in the heart of the Oldest City, yet private! First floor built mid-1700s, second and third in the 1800s and lovingly restored in the 1960's. This home embodies rich history while providing modern luxuries that were recently added. 3 bedrooms & 3.5 baths plus several rooms for elegant living & entertaining. Detached 3-car garage with luxury apartment above. Wake to views of iconic Downtown architecture, cozy up to 1 of 5 fireplaces, or entertain your guests with a dinner party on the patio. The gated entry & wide driveway provide ample parking and security for all. This is a historic retreat! All this, just steps away from events, shopping and restaurants. The first floor has original wide plank flooring and boasts high ceilings and exposed wood beams in the living, dining, and parlor rooms. History is on display with an original coquina hearth just off the sunlit kitchen. Upstairs you will find a large en-suite master with large his & hers closets and an expansive luxury bathroom. Level 2 also features the guest bedroom & full bath, with breathtaking views of the historic downtown architecture. Level 3 provides bedroom, bath & additional space for you to create whatever you please! Possibly a private office, work-out area, or ? You decide. But, it is always nice to have the room.

How Does One Begin To Tell The Tale Of This Singular Home In 2,000 Characters? It's One Of Only 35 Remaining Colonial Structures In The Oldest City And Even Rarer,It's One Of Very Few Dating Back To The First Spanish Period. Historically Rich,Aesthetically Beautiful,A Notable Landmark In The City's Fabric,Built To Last Another Century Or Two,Loved By The Locals And Admired By Visitors,It's A Precious Jewel. Located One Block From The Plaza,You Are Squarely In The Heart Of Downtown.,Enter The Compound Through The Gate And Take Note Of How Deliciously Private It Feels Inside The Walled Courtyard. With A Decidedly European Ambiance And Our Temperate Climate,You'll Spend As Much Time Outside As You Will In. The Recent Addition Of A 665sf 3-car Garage With A Fully Equipped 1/1 Carriage House Above Solves The Age-old Problem Of Parking,Storage And What To Do With Extended-stay Guests. Brick Patios And A Wide Driveway Separate The Main Residence From The Garages And The Electric Gate Is Remotely Controlled For Ease Of Passage. Living,Dining,Kitchen And Music Room All Open Off The Main Hall. High Ceilings With Exposed Beams Add Rustic Texture In Contrast With Smooth Walls And Polished Wide Plank Floors From The 1820 . You'll Find 3 Capped Fireplaces Downstairs And The Original Coquina Hearth Which Has Been Preserved And There Are 2 More Upstairs. A Sunlit Kitchen Is At The Heart With A Generous Island Anchoring The Room. 2 Patios Are Just Outside The Door For Al Fresco Entertaining. Upstairs,A Large En-suite Master Has Two Outfitted Walk-in Closets And An Expansive Bathroom. Guest Room Is Served By Hall Bathroom And The Upstairs Gallery Looks Out To Some Wonderful Antique Buildings. 3rd Floor Is Ready To Be Whatever You Desire And It Has A 3/4 Bath In Place. The 1/1 Carriage House Is A Treat With Full Kitchen,Living And Dining Areas And A Porch That Boasts A View Of More Architectural Gems. A Signature Home For Which There Can Be No Substitute. Welcome... The manager has listed the unit size as 4811 square feet.