4200 Ortega Forest Drive is a home imagined by visionaries & constructed with love.It awakens a pre-Civil War era when the towering Oaks are shrouded in mist at dawn.The graceful drive into the private estate winds down to a treasure of architecture that invokes past & future dreams.It is unparalleled in character.Perched on the edge of the Ortega River just minutes from the St. Johns River, this regal home was built in 2005.It is located in Ortega Forest, a valuable family neighborhood in the heart of Old Jacksonville. Graced by Corinthian columns, a palatial brick stairway & stately Oaks, the front façade exudes southern charm. Situated on 1.22 Acres on a lovely river full of fishermen, jet skiers & family boater.

Antebellum style, 3-story home. Total brick exterior with seamed, copper roof. Incredible attention to detail. Enter at 2nd level to wrap verandah repeated on first level. Heated pool and spa w/equipped cabana. 60K generator. Complete guest suite on lower level w/morning kitchen & sitting area. Classic boathouse w/covered lift & add'l space for 70' yacht. NEW PRICE OF $3,950,000. This home has few equals in Jacksonville. It is hardly stretching the term to call this an Antebellum mansion. The formal entry is at the second level, reached by wide, splayed steps of brick, flanked by brick banisters, leading to a columned verandah that surrounds the home. In the formal foyer, a pair of mahogany stairs float to the third floor, now designated as the "children's area", with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, huge walk-in closets, and walk-in storage, all surrounding a generous family room. A commodious utility area/laundry serves this floor. In addition to the baronial, two-story foyer, the second floor houses a parlor; formal dining room w/tiered ceiling and classic mouldings; enormous master suite with superb bath, his/hers closets, another washer/dryer and fireplace; gigantic family room with fireplace and great river view, opening to kitchen with a plentiful island, abundance of counter space, four ovens plus warming oven, 6-burner gas range, double-drawer dishwasher,