ORMOND BEACH —The riverfront home at 458 S. Beach St. is rich in history, said Bill Navarra, listing agent and broker of Realty Pros Assured.
The home is situated on 1.6 acres of what used to be a banana plantation. It was built in 1907 by the same builders of the former Riviera Hotel off Ridgewood Avenue, a historical Ormond Beach landmark. In the Rio Vista area of which it is part, there are about 15 other remaining homes from the 1900s era, Navarra said.
“The heritage and the age of the home is what is remarkable,” Navarra said. “It is so uniquely of its era, yet it has all modern features.”
Despite renovations and add-ons in 2009 and 2010, the home still boasts many features original to the 1907 version — from door handles, to the rustic floors and original windows, to the Hardie board siding and old-style shingles. It also has two staircases, which Navarra said is characteristic of the era.
The sunroom, with its many windows and patio-like feel, is where residents used to go for warmth back before central heating and cooling, Navarra said.
“It’s got all the charm of an older home, and everything of the 1900 to 1909 era,” Navarra said. “Its add-ons and the flexibility add to it.”
VITAL STATISTICS
House size: 4,422 square feet of living space (6,228 square feet overall).
Number of bedrooms: 5
Number of bathrooms: 6 full, 2 half
Year built: 1907 (renovated in 2009 and 2010)
Lot size: 1.6 acres
GROUND FLOOR
Entry: Foyer opens to gathering room to left, formal dining room to right — both with Colonial doors at entryway — and staircase to the second floor.
Flooring: Tile, oak and pine
Air-conditioning: Central
Roof: Shingle
Gathering room: With a marble fireplace and beamed ceiling, the gathering room leads to the sunroom, with many windows and views of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Kitchen: Kitchen features brand new cabinets, an island and Silestone countertops with an adjacent eating area.
Dining room: Formal dining room includes built-in china cabinets, chandelier, butler’s pantry and pine floors.
Family room: Located behind the kitchen with a staircase leading to upstairs.
Den/office: Office in back of the house, could also be used as a bedroom.
Garage: Four-car garage separate from house includes stairway up to expansive attic space with plumbing and could serve as a guest suite.
Backyard decks/porches: In-ground, private pool with two porches/decks, a balcony and a patio. Brick enclaves offer opportunities for gardening or landscaping.
SECOND FLOOR
Reading room: Back staircase leads to a reading room, which includes closet space and connects to the main hallway.
Master bedroom suite: Includes a bright master bathroom as well as a private balcony overlooking the front and back yards. Several wide windows offer generous views of Intracoastal Waterway.
Bedroom No. 2: Guest bedroom could serve as a second master, with ample space, full bath and closets.
Bedroom No. 3: Features full bath and double closets.
Bedroom No. 4: Features half bath, double closets and bonus closet.
Other features: Laundry room downstairs.
LISTED ASKING PRICE: $849,900
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Bill Navarra at 386-334-9991.
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