201 Arpieka Avenue, St Augustine, FL 32080 - For Sale

CONTEMPORARY MID-CENTURY MODERN For devotees of Frank Lloyd Wright and the green architectural style for which he was known, welcome. There's mid-century modern and then there is true mid-century modern and we offer you this singular example of the vernacular in St Augustine. Designed by the architectural team of Boyer and Boyer, the home was built to house Ms Boyer's mother, her art and antiques. More recently Kenneth Dow, benefactor/curator of the Old St Augustine Village museum, lived out his final years in the cottage. Seemingly at one with nature, the house quietly presides over the most beautiful yard presenting as a park with cedars amidst cultivated wildness. Stop to savor details and textures: wood, glass, concrete, marble and diffused natural light illuminating the interior. A wall of glass sliders in the main room looks past the screened porch to the garden for easy navigation in and out and a 3/4 wall on either side separates dining room and study. Clad in Carrera marble, stainless steel and crisp white cabinets, the generous galley kitchen opens to the dining room and out to the porch for al fresco entertainment. En-suite, the master is a tranquil retreat with vintage bath and walk-in closet. At the other end, the guest room has its own bath also accessible from the entry foyer. Wood floors complement the neutral wall tones and contrast the masonry fireplace in the living room. Much of the year will find the sliders open and the screened porch a favorite spot for morning coffee and evening cocktails. Spill out to the large deck - supremely private from all sides and continue the party. Graceful trees provide welcome shade in summer with palms and ginger lilies in attendance. Prepare for guests who will enjoy their stay in the guest cottage with full bath/laundry. With room for sleeping quarters and sitting room, there'll be no vacancies here. An architectural gem, a verdant outdoor oasis, a calming influence and a 6-block walk leads to the heart of town