CEDAR-SHAKE DOWNTOWNER

Well suited for city dwellers who want to trade their lawn mowers in for a low-key urban lifestyle a la St Augustine, this downtowner makes the transition easy. Within a 5-block walk of this cedar-shake cottage a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings await and along the way you’re treated to architectural gems and stately live oaks throughout this historic neighborhood. Not obvious at first glance when you’re standing on the sidewalk, the house lives larger than you might expect.

Sun room is a sweet spot overlooking the quiet street. Casement windows open in the warmer months and the setting sun of winter casts a golden glow in the afternoon. Across the threshold the first of two living rooms beckons you inside. The floorplan has all the common rooms running along the left half with the bedrooms and baths along the right side with no wasted space anywhere. One living room opens to the next and you can combine or use separately as you desire. Then comes the flex room (office, studio – you pick!) followed by a large dining room which opens to a wee side porch. The galley kitchen can cook up a storm and the back door leads to a small screened porch and then out to a private patio (with outdoor shower).

En-suite master is at the back of the house with access from dining and flex rooms. 2nd and 3rd bedrooms share a new bathroom and that 3rd room boasts a large bay window with a northern exposure.

A 14 x 14 pavered patio makes up the small backyard and you can exit the garage and enter through the kitchen with the groceries. Garage will house one car and a host of outdoor toys as well. If you have a green thumb, the sunny micro front yard is your canvas. If your next chapter is about enjoyment and appreciation of all the treasures downtown living offers in a setting replete with scenic beauty, we think you’re going to like it here.