The house was designed by Architect Larry Evans, well known for his design and renovation of the Historic Jekyll Island Club and numerous signature properties around the world.
The site was once the Bruce estate, the location selected by the visionary who originally developed the East Beach area of St. Simons Island in 1928. The estate property is among the last ocean front sites available on the island. It is truly a once in a lifetime location and, now, it has an estate home awaiting a one of a kind owner.
This estate home has six bedrooms, seven full baths, and three half baths on three levels of living area, all with unobstructed ocean views. 2,500 square feet of porches and decks capture ocean breezes and magnificent ocean views. A 1,200 square foot rooftop deck has 360 degree views of all surrounding islands. An oversized three-car garage/carriage house connects to the main house by a wide, covered breezeway and a private, landscaped courtyard. The 1,042 carriage house has a spacious living room with vaulted ceiling, bedroom, full bath and private porch with views.
A large elevator is accessible from a ground level entry off the courtyard and conveniently serves every level of the house.
An infinity edge swimming pool with spa, shower and sundeck nestle next to the house and are accessible from porches or lawn.
The first floor living area welcomes visitors through an oversized custom mahogany door flanked by antique brass ships lanterns. Lovely white columns and distressed heart pine floors delight the eye while built-in entertainment cabinets with wet bar, refrigerator, ice maker, and dishwasher suggest relaxation. A unique curved sitting are invites views of ocean waves, dunes, shady lawn and the swimming pool. Also on this level are three bedrooms, three full baths and a half bath with antique light fixtures and mirrors. The main laundry room is located on this level and features built-in cabinets, counter tops and sink.
The second level has a main sitting area flanked by a gourmet kitchen and adjoining butler's pantry with Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, two dishwashers, two refrigerators, warming oven, designer cabinetry, granite counter tops and a custom island. A one of a kind antique French light fixture warmly illuminates the kitchen area. The butler's pantry is also appointed with Murano glass tile, built-in plate racks, ice maker, wine cooler, sink and spacious granite counter tops. This level features 11 foot ceilings and a main sitting area with an abundance of windows inviting a flood of warm sunlight and views of surf and sand. A large fireplace is also a focal point in the room. Three sets of French doors open to an expansive, shady oceanside porch and deck ideal for dining, relaxing or sunning. As found throughout the house, decorator paint colors reflect the soothing tints of pale sky, blue water and white sand.
Two additional bedrooms, each with a full bath and ocean views, are found on this level, as is a convenient laundry area. A half bath is situated adjacent to the main sitting area.
The entire third floor comprises the master suite with vaulted ceilings, ocean view exercise room, ocean front study, morning kitchen with refrigerator, ice maker, dishwasher and microwave. The suite feature ultra deluxe his and her baths with steam shower, large claw foot tub and a separate shower, Italian tumbled tile floors, antique Venetian sconces and mirrors, and towel warming drawer. A private deck and porch suggest a quiet morning coffee, sunning or enjoying cool breezes and sunset views.
The home has a state of the art Lutron integrated lighting system and is pre-wired for seamless integration of all audio/video electronic equipment, Cat 5 wiring, and dual cable for satellite and cable systems. A central vacuum system is installed throughout the house. Energy efficient Andersen high impact resistant windows are installed throughout the house. All interior doors are solid wood panel.
Building Specifications
General:
Elevator, Central vacuum system, Intercom/Security system, Lutron integrated low voltage lighting system, Andersen impact resistant insulated storm windows, Whole house including carriage house pre-wired for seamless integration of all audio/video electronic equipment, Cat 5 wiring, Dual cable for satellite and cable tv, 1,200 square foot roof top deck with endless views of surrounding Islands, Fireplace, Endless beach front pool with spa, Oversized three car garage connected to main house by wide breezeway, Brick drive and parking
Main House 6,475 square feet
Carriage house 1,042 square feet
Porches/Decks 4,000 square feet
Private landscaped courtyard between Carriage House and Main House
1st Floor:
Heart Pine Floors, tile in baths
9 foot ceilings
Built-in Entertainment Cabinets with wet bar, refrigerator, ice maker, dishwasher
Three Bedrooms, Three Full and One Half Baths
Main Laundry Room with Built-In Cabinets and Sink
2nd Floor:
Heart Pine Floors, tile in baths
11 foot ceilings
Fireplace
Top of line cabinets with granite tops
Top of line appliances
Butlers Pantry with 2nd refrigerator, dishwasher, ice maker, wine cooler
Two Bedrooms, Two Full and One Half Baths
Laundry
3rd Floor:
Heart Pine Floors, tile in baths
9 foot ceilings with vaulted ceiling in master bedroom
Morning kitchen with refrigerator, ice maker, dishwasher, microwave
Ocean front study, Ocean view exercise room/office
Large master bath with soaking tub and separate large tile spa shower
Separate master bath for him with large steam shower
Two Full Baths and One Half Bath
Laundry
Carriage House:
One Bedroom, One Full Bath, living area with vaulted ceiling, private porch with beach views
NOTE: This house is built approximately 5 foot off of grade and has good beach views from all levels.
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