153 WASHINGTON ST St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,489 sqft
Price per Sqft $863
Subdivision City Of St Augustine
MLS Listing ID 2118038
Style Cottage,Multi Generational
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 4
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $16,653
Lot Size 6,098 Sqft
Acres 0.14
Lot Dimensions 49 x 119 x 54 x 118
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service)
Property Description
A study in balance and beauty, the residence blends European refinement with a soulful, worldly aesthetic. Its design nods to the understated elegance of Belgian estates, the timeless sensibility of Darryl Carter, and the calm minimalism found in Asian influence. Every surface and texture — from ancient Burmese teak and reclaimed oak to artisan brickwork — was chosen with intention, creating an enduring home rooted in craftsmanship and character. The main level was envisioned for effortless entertaining and connection. Folding glass walls blur the line between indoors and out, opening completely to the front courtyard and rear lake terrace. A masterfully built summer kitchen by a local craftsman anchors the courtyard beside a peaceful plunge pool and spa-style bath. Inside, the chef's kitchen delights with a statement Viking range, open shelving, and dramatic marble slabs that extend seamlessly up the walls. Generous dining and living areas flow naturally toward the lakefront, where gentle breezes and daily scenes of herons and egrets create a living masterpiece.
Originally a 1920s cottage, the home's historic essence now mingles with bold modern lines. Just off the main living area, a refined study framed by an antique arched window captures glimmering lake reflections and sunlight by day, and candlelit warmth by night.
Upstairs, the lake becomes your morning view. The primary suite and an adjoining guest suite currently used as a sitting retreat each open to private balconies beneath a graceful old tree. Both baths are finished in marble with curated lighting and high-end fixtures. Along the south side, a screened porch invites lingering conversation or afternoon reading and transitions beautifully to a sunlit terrace ideal for herbs or climbing roses.
"The Little Nest," a third-floor hideaway, crowns the home with panoramic vistas that stretch across the historic skyline to the Intracoastal. Vaulted ceilings, reclaimed beams, and marble accents create an inspiring space for writing, resting, or simply dreaming.
Across the brick courtyard, the detached garden studio offers a charming bonus retreat with its own entrance, vaulted ceilings, reclaimed-beam details, and a small kitchenette and bath. Originally permitted as a shed and not counted in the home's total living area, this stylish escape offers flexibility for guests, creative work, or quiet reflection.
Timeless, tactile, and transporting 153 Washington Street is more than a residence. It's a rare experience of historic St. Augustine living, where cobblestone streets and shimmering waterways frame a lifestyle that feels both centuries old and utterly new.
Location
State FL
County St. Johns
Community City Of St Augustine
Area 322-Downtown St Augustine
Direction Take Avenida Menendez down the bayfront to Marine St at the National Guard HQ, follow past Natlonal Cemetery to South Street, turn right (west) follow past Lake Maria Sanchez, then take Washington Street right (north). Follow to street number and sign.
Rooms
Other Rooms Shed(s)
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Guest Suite, Open Floorplan, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Heating Electric
Cooling Electric, Multi Units, Split System
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Double Sided, Gas
Furnishings Negotiable
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Upper Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Courtyard
Parking Features Off Street
Fence Privacy, Wood
Pool In Ground, Salt Water
Utilities Available Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Propane
Waterfront Description Lake Front
View Lake, Water
Roof Type Metal
Porch Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch, Terrace
Garage No
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Historic Area
Faces East
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Cottage, Multi Generational
Structure Type Fiber Cement,Frame,Wood Siding
New Construction No
Construction Status Updated/Remodeled
Schools
Elementary Schools Ketterlinus
Middle Schools Sebastian
High Schools St. Augustine
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 2002500000
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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