634 bay street

Welcome to your elevated coastal retreat. This one-of-a-kind Craftsman home with salt water pool sits on an oversized lot with lush landscaping, offering an abundance of space, light & privacy inside & out. Located in the sweet spot of Neptune Beach, just two blocks from newly renovated Jarboe Park (pickleball, tennis, basketball, playgrounds, walking paths) & 5 blocks to the beach. The Bay St. Pedestrian Crosswalk grants easy access to the ocean & Beaches Town Center (dining/shopping- 5-minute bike ride.) Four schools within walking distance. Brick + Hardie plank/shingle exterior provide durability & curb appeal. Simonton impact windows (no hurricane shutters needed!) & custom shades are double hung - enjoy sea breezes while maintaining privacy. 5 beds and 3.5 baths with 2 primary bedrooms. Original master has a walk-in closet & beachy bathroom. A 2011 renovation added a third story owners' suite with flex room (nursery/exercise/office), oversized bedroom (22' x 15'), dreamy his & hers closets, and large bathroom w/separate vanities, Jacuzzi tub & motorized shade. This level has its own tankless water heater and AC (2022.) Enjoy the ocean sounds & sea breezes while relaxing or dining al fresco in front or out back. A grand entrance welcomes with flowers & tropical foliage, a spacious covered porch (also added in 2011) w/custom railing, & handsome front door with Art Deco glass inset & sidelight. The cheerful kitchen opens to a brick paver patio with trellis, overlooking the enormous back yardan entertainer's dream with multiple areas to relax, gather & play. The fully-fenced yard has custom gates flanked by brick pillars, sprinkler system w/well for irrigation, raised garden/flower beds, and a shed/workshop with air conditioning. Lounging by the easy-to-maintain salt water pool transports you to a serene tropical oasis, with only trees & colorful native flowers visible (that attract an abundance of bees, birds, and butterflies.) Deep paver driveway, 2-car garage, plenty of storage, hand-forged iron stair rails, wood burning brick fireplace, and whole-home water softener. Beautiful hardwood floors upstairs, tile down & in all baths. Designer wallpaper, curtains, fans, & lighting fixtures. This stately split-level offers the best of indoor/outdoor beach living. Homes in this quiet heart of Neptune Beach rarely come to market. Charm, sophistication, high-quality construction, space, and privacy can be yours in sought-after Bal Harbour Estates.