2285 Hwy 98

Description

Almost 2 ACRES including PRIVATE BEACH! You have NEVER seen a property like this one! NO HOA! WATERFRONT estate with private beach on Florida's Gulf of Mexico offers the ultimate in Florida coastal living! It is an awe-inspiring 1.8 acre property designed & meticulously maintained to delight the eyes & nourish the mind, body and soul. The palatial estate, adjacent to the Apalachicola National Forest, is a nature retreat nestled within its aesthetic, ivy-covered stone walls. The main villa is a 2-story architectural gem, innovative and sophisticated, with all custom-crafted and elegant interiors. The 2400sf upper floor "The Penthouse" is an astonishing residence that includes 3 BR, 2.5 Bath, large eat-in kitchen, formal DR, formal LR/library, fireplace, study, sun room, floor to ceiling impact resistant windows, French doors, and tile, cork and heart pine flooring. A large loggia leads to a breathtaking 900sf veranda overlooking 180 degrees of unobstructed views of the Gulf. At the garden level, the villa has 3 private & fully equipped guest residences: The Lodge, Jungalow and The Cottage. Each residence is unique, sophisticated and richly furnished, appointed with rare antiques and private screened-in verandas. This large multi-unit property is a wonderful compound for families, for business retreats, social gatherings & also an ideal investment having income producing luxury vacation rentals. The breathtakingly beautiful grounds are designed with numerous exotic fountain-filled gardens, lantern-lit walkways, a Meditation Garden, a Butterfly Garden, a Chinese Pavilion, and a mesmerizing Observation Deck with a large fire pit, tables, seating, swings & a regulation size pool table! The estate has additional structures including a delightfully crafted Linen House w/ full bath. A Jayco travel trailer restored as a mid-century Guest House; an Airstream, partially restored for additional guests-both located within a large screened-in pavilion.