28 Marshview Drive St Augustine, FL 32080

Paradise found is an apt description for this calming retreat with a mesmerizing backdrop of marsh grasses and water birds at play. Stress melts away as the front door swings open and your eye is instantly drawn to a panoramic vista that fills the living space. Look up to see the marvelous light fixture overhead - reminiscent of the work of Chihuly, the warm light dances around the foyer. Honey-hued bamboo floors complement crisp white walls which offer an abundance of room to display all your favorite art. Right off the foyer, a well planned kitchen with breakfast nook invites you to flex your culinary muscle in style. Windows look out to front and side yard and the nook can easily be transformed into more cabinets and pantry storage since all your living will be marsh-side. Counters of labradorite have gems and fossils hidden in the deep green stone - beautiful to see and a wonderful surface for meal prep. Pass-through window keeps you connected to guests who are sitting at the curved bar on the dining alcove side. Tall windows along the east and southwest walls invite natural light inside while sliders take you out to screened pool and spa. With our temperate climate, you can enjoy a swim most of the year and have a front row seat to witness the colors of the marsh as they change with the seasons. En-suite, the main bedroom is downstairs with its own access to pool and patio. Outfitted walk-in closet keeps you organized, there's a tub for long soaks or a shower when you're on the move. 1/2 bath tucked under the stairs serves day and dinner guests. Softly carpeted steps lead to the "loft" which has served as office, family room, yoga and meditation studio. From here you look over the downstairs living area out the arched windows to the expansive burst of sky. 2 bedrooms share a hall bathroom and guests will appreciate the privacy up here. With your own private water feature, a daily swim will be a healthy habit and you'll soon become an expert on our native birds. Two sun decks surround the pool and there's a plant shelf for your green thumb vegetable garden. Sunsets here are spectacular with nothing between you and the brilliant sky but green and golden grasses. 5 minutes to the beach, shops and restaurants and then back home, sweet home again.