25 Dolphin Drive, St Augustine, FL 32080 - For Sale

WATERFRONT OASIS Some homes inspire curiosity. You wonder what lies behind the iron gate and courtyard replete with palms, birds of paradise and orchids all the while being drawn in closer and closer to this private waterfront paradise. Stop and let your senses revel in the scents and sounds around you - the fragrance of the garden, the splashing of the fountain, the warmth of the dappled sun on your skin and experience the feeling that you've arrived at your destination and it's even finer than you'd dreamed. Built by and for the architect/design team that lives here, it is an Intracoastal-front oasis with a sweeping skyline of the city - an enviable lifestyle in an expertly executed and impeccably appointed residence. It delivers everything it promises to those who desire classic living with a contemporary flavor and choose the water as their backyard. Entering from the courtyard you can see the ICW from the front door. Wide plank pine floors with a pale grey hue complement the crisp white moldings throughout and create a soothing palette. A wall of glass doors downstairs invites water and sky inside where it is enjoyed from every angle. Living and dining flow together and out to the covered patio, pool and dock. A gas fireplace is welcome in the cooler months and the floor to ceiling bookcases display your collections. Clad in black and white, the kitchen will excite your culinary muse and you can keep up with guests through the Chinese dolphin architectural window. Much of your time will be spent outdoors on the covered patio, cooling off in the pool, watching boats parade by or joining the parade in your own vessel. Upstairs the master suite spans the waterfront side with a private balcony. Including an office, a waterside library, en-suite bathroom clad in creamy Travertine and an expansive sleeping and sitting room. Nestled in this down island dream, it's a quick walk to the bridge and from there a 5-minute stroll into the heart of downtown. Welcome home!