A rare Flagler-era home is now on the market in Florida, complete with loads of history and original architectural charm.
Located at 178 Avenida Menendez in St. Augustine, the house was built in 1910 and was designed by famed architect Fred A. Henderich, known for several historically significant homes in the area. After its construction, the house was owned by Thomas B. Bennet, a tax agent for Model Land Company and Florida East Coast Railway.
It has six bedrooms and five bathrooms with a total 4,000 square feet of living space. The home overlooks the Matanzas River and offers waterside views from its third-floor balcony.
The “Fairy Room” is a family room full of built-ins and window seats “that every Victorian girl would have swooned over,” the listing states. There’s also a massive dining room, several closets with built-in features, and reclaimed floors from a New York subway station. The “Sky Room” offers access to the balcony and views of the river.
The home is listed for $2,575,000 and the listing agent is Deborah Craggs with Compass Florida.
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