FIXER UPPER CLOSE TO THE BEACH

An island cottage with lots of potential, this Davis Shores home was built in the 50s but presents with a distinct 1920s flavor. Set way back from the street, a row of tall hedges keeps the sunny front yard private with ample room for gardening, a patio or porch and still space to play fetch with your dog. If you’ve been looking for a rewarding project, roll up your sleeves and grab your tool belt. The floor plan is simple so you can adapt it to suit your needs – full-time use or a weekender.

Living and dining room spans the front of the house so the addition of a front porch would expand the gathering space out into the yard and give the house an architectural feature it deserves. Galley kitchen is just that, but you can carry it out to the utility room in back, bring it forward or be creative with the space. Master is on the east side of the house with pine floors, double closet and its own bathroom (shower only). The second bedroom is off the living room and it has its own access to the hall bath which also serves guests. Little houses are very much in vogue as the less is more concept grows (please pardon the pun!) and you can bring this one into modern times in a way that suits your personal style and bear in mind that a full renovation in a smaller space is a manageable endeavor. Stow your bikes in the storage closets at the back of the carport, but be warned that with so much interesting stuff nearby, you’ll be riding to the State Park to get your beach time in or over to the St Augustine Amphitheatre for concerts and the Saturday Farmer’s Market or across the Bridge of Lions to check out the action downtown. An easy lifestyle indeed.

This property lends itself to the FHA 203K rehab loan so if financing is needed, this is a wonderful program to check out. Quotes for installing central heat and air and other reno projects available upon request. Let us know what you need and we’ll chase it down for you.

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