Saint Augustine, FL 32084

Unique in all of historic St. Augustine is the exquisite Villa at Kirkside, built on the site of Henry Flagler's magnificent Kirkside mansion. Built in 1955, this home was completely renovated in 2006 by John Valdes with further renovations in 2011 by Elaine & Duke Darnold. Though generously proportioned, the rooms still provide a sense of intimacy & tranquility within. Seven sets of French doors & numerous windows allow light within & verdant views without. The generously-sized kitchen includes a 9x3' granite-topped island with seating for 5 at one end & drawers for recycling, trash & misc at the other. Join in the conversation here while the cook brings forth gustatory delights on the dual-fuel 5-burner range/convection oven! The large sky-lit dining room will accommodate a table seating 10 as well as a smaller table for more casual meals. The salon, accented by a fireplace from Flagler's home, has a window seat & built-in shelves. Just beyond, overlooking the pool & garden shed, set off from the salon with glassed French pocket doors is the family/entertainment room with a unique rock wall made of geodes, mica & other stones gathered by the family who built the home during their travels. There is an alcove for the TV with built-in storage on both sides. Also on the main floor is a sumptuous guest suite with vaulted ceiling & private door to a large bath also opening to the hall. Ascending 8 stairs you'll find the master suite & another bedroom suite, currently used as an office. Both of these suites open to the balcony on the front of the home. The master includes 2 closets, a large bath with claw foot tub & rain shower head. Also for the owner's enjoyment is a small sitting room with built-in shelves. The other bedroom/office upstairs has a closet & bath with shower stall. About five steps down from the main floor are 2 additional bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath. A 19' long utility room easily accommodates the wash