Description

Historic Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie style home with a highly sought after Saint Johns Ave address. Built in 1923, the property bears the name “Riverglen”. Conveniently located by a short walk to the restaurants and shops of quaint and historic downtown Avondale. The home is a rare find in the historic district with its near half-acre fenced back, side and front yards giving it lots of room to have a large pool, and still having plenty of yard, and even more rare - spacious off-street parking for several vehicles for family visitors or entertaining! Once you step onto the front porch and enter the large foyer (12’3” X 25’1”) through the original Tiffany beveled glass door that sprays the foyer and dining room with rainbows in the morning sunlight, you begin to get a sense of the size of the home. Once in the foyer, you see the den full forward, a grand staircase, a large (16’4” X 16’11”) formal dining on the left, and an oversized (16’3” X 32’5”) living room on the right. Both are perfect for entertaining or large family gatherings. An inviting sunroom (10’3” X 17’1”) off the living room is perfect for reading or an afternoon nap. A vintage French door opens to the back deck. Walking the length of the foyer, you step into the den (14’ X 14’7”) with its big fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass wall that opens to the back deck. Complementing the entertainment nature of the home, there is a large (16’4” X 18’10”) updated kitchen with appliances five years old or newer. Kitchen features an oversized island with recent custom natural gas range top and downdraft; dual wall ovens; a third, separate sink; and a built-in desk. A mudroom is off the den and kitchen with the back door facing the detached two-car garage. All the rooms have extra-large windows letting in an abundance of natural light fulfilling Frank Lloyd Wright’s theme bringing the outside to the inside. Going upstairs, the first thing you notice is the breathtaking original Tiffany stained glass ceiling feature that has been recently restored including new LED lighting. Once on the upper landing, you will find convenient upstairs laundry with nearly new washer and natural gas dryer. To your left at the end of the landing, you see an extra-large master bedroom (16’3” X 31’9”) with marble fireplace including a remodeled large (11’10” X 9’5”) ensuite master bath waiting for your personalized finishing touches. At the other end of the upstairs landing, there is a full bath and two additional large bedrooms, the Blue Room to the left (16’5” X 14’) and the Mirror Room (16’5” X 15’10”) to the right with its original built in cedar closet. There is access to an unfinished attic with approx. 1000 useable sq. ft. begging to become a media or game room. The two downstairs fireplaces have been recently restored and are wood burning. The den features an oversize firebox and floor to ceiling baked brick visible upon entry through the front door, and the living room boasts a custom firebox and mahogany mantle. Beautiful original hardwood floors throughout – downstairs red oak, upstairs heart of pine. The home also surprises with a unique Florida home feature – a true finished basement! It is 375 sq. ft. climate controlled with cool temperatures year-round perfect for a wine cellar (as currently used) or perhaps a hobby room. Square footage of basement is additional to recorded house square footage. Outside is the original detached two-car garage which can hold both a full-size sedan and a large SUV. Above the garage is a 325 sq. ft. one-bedroom apartment, perfect for a home office or rental income opportunity. The apartment is separately addressed and metered for utilities. Property is surrounded by a wall made from bricks full of Jacksonville history. Riverglen is a well-known and famous Jacksonville home and an integral part of the city’s history. It is full of Southern charm with the dual potential as a beautiful family home or the income generating potential of a Bed & Breakfast. Option exists for the contents of the house to be included in the sale. More photos coming.