One of the last remaining Captains Houses in Old Town Fernandina Beach, this beauty built in 1888-89 by river pilot BJ McNeil has undergone a magnificent renovation. Located on three lots, two of which are buildable if desired, this home has one of the largest fully fenced lots in the area. The home features high ceilings, rooms filled with light from the large windows, a 10x35 East facing covered porch with a bed swing you will never want to leave. The floors are extinct longleaf heartpine, and have been beautifully restored in every area of the home. Upon entering you are greeted with a large entry, showcasing the original heart pine newel post and banister to the second floor. To the left is the airy living room, which features it's original cast iron mantle. Ahead is the fully renovated kitchen with tile and shiplap walls, open shelving made from Brazilian Mahogany, and custom granite counter-tops with a leathered finish. The first floor master bedroom features an original heart pine mantle, walk in closet, mudroom access and 12x12 masterbath, with cement tile flooring, double floating sinks, a glass enclosed shower, cast iron clawfoot tub and shiplap walls. There is a powder room under the stairs. The second floor offers three large bedrooms, with three windows each, creating a bright and welcoming space. There is one full bath with a glass enclosed shower and two floating sinks. Access to the wrap around, multi-level deck is through the breakfast room off the kitchen. During 2016-17 this home underwent a complete and total restoration. Following is a list of many of the completed restorations -new metal roof with hurricane clips -new wiring -new plumbing -complete re-drywall -complete new bathrooms -complete new kitchen -conversion of original kitchen to master bath -updated HVAC- tankless hot water heater-underground utilities-interior and exterior paint-new 8 zone irrigation system -complete landscaping Home is offered fully furnished for $789,000, or choose your own furnishings for $765,000.00

This home is so spectacular it has been featured in the photo journal "Tidewater Amelia" and in the May 2018 edition of The Islander magazine. This amazing home is located only one block from the Tiger Point Marina, one block from the Amelia River, two blocks from the historic Fort San Carlo site, in the oldest Spanish Platted neighborhood in the country. Only blocks from the Fort Clinch state park with miles of undeveloped shore line, and blocks to the public beaches of Amelia Island!