44 Macaris St, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 listing details

The pineapple has long been considered the symbol of hospitality and welcome so be prepared to be greeted accordingly as six pineapples on posts line the boundary of the front yard in anticipation of your arrival. On the other side of the wooden gate lies one of Fullerwood Park's beloved Mediterranean Revival homes from the 1920s. Always admired and coveted, they rarely come to market so we encourage aficionados of the era in search of a home in the city to come for a visit and stay for a while.,An open front patio faces south with a bit of breeze wafting from Hospital Creek down the st...reet. A leaded glass front door throws prisms of light across the oak floors making little bursts of rainbows. Living and dining rooms boast original smooth barrel ceilings (10' high at the peak) and groupings of arched wooden casement windows that open to the patio and a tiny balcony full of plants. Both large rooms, the living room is oriented to the gas fireplace flanked by traditional windows over built-in bookshelves and the dining room can easily accommodate as large a group as you care to feed. A recent kitchen renovation created an inspired room for culinary adventure and there's room for several to flex their cooking muscle and it opens to the covered patio and private gardens. Two sunny bedrooms off the shotgun hallway are generously proportioned with good wall space for furniture placement options. At the end of the hall is a full bath with tub and shower and small windows looking out to the backyard. The master is on the west side and is a shady spot in this sunny house. Overhead recessed lights offer a soft glow for late night reading. A recent master bath is awash in creamy travertine and natural light. and just off the deck is an outdoor shower for the summer months. With equal parts of sun and shade, the large yard has room for all kinds of activities and the carport is huge. A shed has a deck around it extending entertaining space further. A great place to call home... Show more