1224 River Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073

Price adjusted to sell! ESTATE HOME WITH GUEST HOUSE ON SAINT JOHNS RIVER. Rare opportunity to own a home on St. Johns River with a guest house and possible rights to build a pier/dock. This 4794 sq ft home features 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with a master bedroom on level one and level two. The top floor is enormous with a master bedroom 17 ft by 27 ft. This leads to the 56 foot deck overlooking the St Johns River. This is one of the widest points of the St Johns River with 3 miles to the opposite side. The sun rises directly across from your front door giving you the most amazing sun rises in all of Florida. In the hot summertime you will experience temperatures as much as 10 degrees cooler as the breeze from the river blows directly towards your new home making sitting out on your 56 foot front porch a pleasure. The guest house is a huge bonus for extended family or guests coming to visit. The guest house is a studio apartment with its own entrance setup with a spacious kitchenette, bathroom with shower. The two car garage is spacious with an additional workshop area. The long driveway is set up so guests can park off to the side while everyone else can get in and out. NO HOA, no hoa fee and no hoa restrictions. Bring your boat or RV. This is a highly sought after home in a higher desirable area. If you are not familiar with Orange Park then you are in for a treat. This community is a world among itself. Lots of family owned restaurants with unique dinning experiences. They also have the majority of the chain restaurants as well but it sure is nice to try someplace unique each night. Coffee shops, grocery stores, shopping centers, movie theaters, dry cleaners and home supply stores are literally at your fingertips. This home has so much to offer and is truly incredible. The home is in good condition and move in ready however it could use updating to make it your own space and taste. We have adjusted the price to reflect the current need for updates.

Imagine waking up to sunrises over the panoramic St John's River or sipping cocktails on the upper balcony by moonlight. This 2 story classic hm sits across the street from River Rd ( property owns water rights so a dock can be built) on 3/4 acr nestled amidst citrus, myrtle & oak trees. Entrance is thru expansive covered patio in updated Fl style hm w/ 2 fireplaces and land title dating to 1881. Unique fl pln w/ Fm lv rm facing river,1st fl has 2nd master/suite and 3 br/2ba. Chefs kit w open views to expansive lv/dn rms w/ 2 story vaulted ceiling and lots of light. Entire 2nd fl is a 2 rm dream master suite with access to 2 full baths, mini kitchen and climate controlled storage plus full length balcony . Back yd has patio with room to put a pool and includes 720 sq ft guest cottage More enhanced details about this house include that the kitchen is upgraded with granite counters and travertine tile floors, lots of cabinets, stainless steel appliances and storage. The library just off the kitchen has a charming working brick fireplace and walls of book shelves and could be a breakfast room. The large living room/ dining room has vaulted ceiling to the roof line and a view of the spacious back yard. There is a private bedroom suite with bath, which could be a 2nd master suite, just off this area and it has a private entrance from the outside. The covered front patio is where you'll spend so much time, back from the road but with a spectacular river view. Very private and spacious. Additional features include Automatic hurricane shutters,chair lift to 2nd floor, 3 zoned a/c, well water for sprinkler system, security system, two car garage has room for a small workshop. Also, talking more about the wonderful 720 sq ft guest house perfect for dual families, grown kids, studio, man cave, in-law suite,etc. This skylited studio apartment with ship lap walled mini kitchen and a full bath is an oasis. The main house has 5br/5/ba and the cottage has 1br/1 ba. They have riparian rights on the river so a dock would be allowed. This is one of prettiest streets in Jax area with Spanish moss hanging on huge live oak trees, fruit trees and a sidewalk along the river for miles of walking and viewing. This property alone has 16 mature satsuma orange trees, azalea trees galore, jasmine on the arbors and a huge gardenia tree. The home is part of the history of this sweet little town of Orange Park,( pop. 8705) and originally this whole area was an orange grove and hence the name Orange Park. The "Town of Orange Park" runs N/S for 4 miles from I 295 to the Dr. Lake bridge along the St Johns River. There is a monthly Farmers market, plus festivals, fairs, and lots of community participation. It is anywhere from 15 to 30 min to downtown Jax depending on traffic and 30 min from the beach.