Often called the "Gingerbread House" by neighbors and passersby because of it's unique style and charm, this four bedroom family home graces the North Side Historic District. With its quiet brick streets and stately live oaks lining the streets, just three blocks off the St. Johns River, this small semi-rural community is an ideal place to raise children or to retire.
We are a close distance to the major well-known communities of Jacksonville (50 m.), Gainesville (45 m.), and St. Augustine (30 m.), but without all the congestion of traffic and noise. Ocean beaches are less than 30 m. away to the east, and four pristine swimming holes with fresh water springs to the south in the Ocala National Forest. Plenty of nature abounds, and it is not uncommon to see hawks, owls, and myriad of fowl even in the town itself.
The lot sits on one/third of an acre with one of the most beautiful (and largest) oak trees in Palatka. Palatka, by the way, is an Indian name meaning "crossing over", which is where Indians and settlers alike used to cross the St. John's river. To the rear of the property, which is gently sloped downward to the beginning of a branch which builds and flows to the river some two to three hundred yards away, is a stand of cypress trees, some as large as 60 feet into the air. The natural vegetation that grows here is simply stunning, and is an area that will be unmatched anywhere in town. A small 8'x8' unfinished playhouse was built a few years ago, which is now used for storage.
Oh, yes, the house. As you can see by the photos, this home has been almost completely remodeled by the owner, who is a general contractor and designer. What was once a neglected, aging structure built in 1935, has been almost completely transformed into a somewhat elegant, charming and very, very unique home that would be granted awards in any community. (The owner does have awards for building in other communities.)
Take the virtual tour, and note that behind the walls; are all new PVC plumbing and fixtures throughout, and upgraded electrical system with 30% new wiring, ceiling fans in every room, and a totally insulated exterior wall system with cellulose blown in insulation. This has cut down on the heating and cooling about 40-50%. To accomplish the addition of the insulation, all the exterior siding was removed, repairs were made to rotted or damaged wood throughout the entire structure, from the foundation to the eaves. 30 lb. felt paper was installed, and new Hardy Panel siding was installed and finished in the Tudor style to compliment the original structure.
Every window in the house has been replaced with wood, double hung windows in the front and bathrooms, to the aluminum single hung windows in the rear and second floor. Five (5) sets of aluminum clad exterior French doors have been installed, one off the dining room with a small deck attached, one off each rear, first floor bedroom, again with its own roomy deck with stairs leading to the grounds, and two sets at the rear openings where, yes, a basement garage was built under the home. The two rooms are being converted to a recreation room and a laundry/utility room.
A front door entry canopy roof was installed over the porch, with tiled steps and porch into the front entry way. This porch addition was built too add charm and utility to the entry, which also protects the unique front door with its rounded top, a theme which has been repeated to other windows and the lattice frame at the side.
The first floor consists of, in additon to living room, dining, and kitchen, two bathrooms and two bedrooms, and a beautiful remodeled florida room or office, which is tiled with French doors and two sets of French doors with beveled glass. The second floor has been redone to include two huge bedrooms, and an unfinished bathroom.
The house is priced "as is", as the owner is relocating for employment reasons. Negotiations can be made to complete details such as; second floor siding, incidental interior trim, porch railings, etc.
A Single Family Home
320
3
FOR SALE
$319,000
Bostwick
Palatka
Paradise Found!
Welcome to 221 Palmetto Bluff Road!
This is a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bath pool home, situated high and dry on a great piece of
property! This home has an enormous front yard and 2-1/2 acres in the back! There is a possibility
of purchasing an extra one to six acres and horses are allowed. All land is already improved and pastured.
The owners have a lot of love and pride for this property and put in hours of hard work and it shows!
When you drive over the concrete pathway you can park the car under the carport of the oversized,
detached 2-car garage (makes a great shop), take a little stroll and enter this lovely home from the
front or follow the path, take in the view, and enter the house from the back.
It doesn't matter which entrance you take, once inside you will be pleasantly surprised by the
room and ambiance this home has to offer.
It has a wonderful, bright, Florida room with tropical accents, this room leads to a great kitchen
with bars on either side! This home is the best for entertaining!
The spacious kitchen has plenty of quality oak cabinets and comes with all the major appliances:
a new Kenmore stove with hotplate, dishwasher and refrigerator. This huge kitchen has an island
in the middle, it's a perfect accent and very functional. Off the kitchen is a separate laundry room
with a large pantry and whirlpool washer and dryer that stay with the house.
From the kitchen you enter the large dining room. With the kitchen,
the Florida room and the large dining room you will have plenty of room for dinner guests.
To the right of the dining room is the living room with a spectacular stone wall and fireplace!
What a great room to relax in on a cold night! French doors open from the living room to the
screened porch which has a large hot tub. From the porch you can enter the pool, which is fenced
and has a large deck area for relaxing and cook-outs. It doesn't get any better than this!
This home has 1 large master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, a bay window looking out on the
pool, and it's own full size bathroom with tub and shower. There are 2 more good size bedrooms
and 1 more full bath. The floors in the Florida room, kitchen, dining room, foyer, bathrooms and
screened porch are tiled with a high quality tile, the living room and bedrooms have Berber carpet.
Some more facts to point out: Property has an Artesian well, there is a separate shed and pump
house for the pool. This home has an alarm system/motion lite. Gutters and soffits installed around
entire house. Home has recently been painted inside and out.
All patio furniture and some of the living room furniture is included.
Manufactured/Mobile Home
408
4
FOR SALE
$199,000
Bostwick
Palatka
This is your change to live the country life for an affordable price!
Take your pick of one of the homes and rent the other one out to help pay the mortgage.
These homes are situated on 5 acres; bring your horses, cows and chickens, since it’s
zoned agricultural.
The main home is big (approx. 2300 sq. ft.) and beautiful!
It has a large open kitchen, dining area, living room, family room, 4 bedrooms, laundry room
and spacious hallway.
The open kitchen is a delight and features a large island and wet bar.
This kitchen has plenty of sturdy, oak cabinets for all your storage needs.
It has all GE white appliances: Side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water dispenser,
electric glass top range with hood, dishwasher and built in microwave.
The large countertop has an extra deep, double kitchen sink with sink sprayer.
There is a pantry for extra storage!
Off the kitchen is the dining area which has sliding glass doors opening to the back.
The floors in kitchen and dining area are of a maintenance free vinyl, but looks like it
has been made out of wood.
Off the living room to the right is the master bedroom with large mirrored wardrobe doors
and master bath with garden tub with glass block window, double sink, separate shower stall
and separate counter with cabinets.
Floors in master bedroom as well as in living room, hallway, family room and bedrooms are carpet.
Off the living room to the left is the enormous hallway with 2 built-in desks. On one side of the
hallway are 2 bedrooms (currently 1 of them is used as an office) on the other side is one bedroom,
another (full) bathroom and large laundry room with washer and dryer and overhead cabinets.
Door from the laundry room gives entrance to a nice size screened porch (10x10).
At the end of the hallway is a large family room with a fireplace!
Some more facts about this property: Main home sits on a concrete foundation, has cathedral
ceilings, baseboard and crown molding throughout. Gutters are installed around the entire
House. 14x50 concrete driveway/patio. There is a tack room, storage room with electric on property
of the single wide. Single wide is approx. 14x70 + addition + screened room. It has 3 bedrooms/2 baths.
Property can be divided and homes can be sold separately if desired.
A Single Family Home
374
3
FOR SALE OR LEASE
$160,000
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Palatka
Welcome to your house in the country! Yet minutes away from all the major stores
(Walmart, Winn-Dixie, Radioshack etc.).
This 3 bedroom 2 bath charmer sits on a huge lot, plenty of room for a pool and more!
This home is ideal for a starting family or retired couple!
It has hardwood floors in the living room and French doors opening to the back yard.
This living space is painted in a sophisticated green.
The open kitchen has plenty of sturdy white cabinets and all modern appliances:
A Whirlpool refrigerator, GE stove/oven and Frigidaire dishwasher.
The kitchen has a window that looks out on the backyard and a see-through opening
in the wall that looks out on part of the living room.
The flooring in the kitchen is vinyl.
Off the kitchen is a good size laundry room with washer/dryer hook-up and a door that
opens to the side of the property.
Off the living room is a hallway that is painted in an attractive soft yellow.
Off the hallway are two bedrooms and bathroom. The bedrooms are painted white and
have new carpet in a warm, brown tone. Both bedrooms have good size closets.
The bathroom has a tub and shower. Floor in bathroom and hallway are of a marble
looking green and white vinyl.
On the other side of the living room is the master bedroom with private bath.
This bedroom has the same carpet as the other bedrooms, large closet and has a bathroom
with tub and shower and a special seating area with countertop and mirror.
The entire house has new light fixtures.
This home has a nice, covered front porch to relax to after a hard days work (or fishing
if you’re retired). It overlooks the front yard with its mature trees (the myrtle is in bloom!) and scenic country side beyond that.
This is a cute house, situated on a terrific oversized lot and well worth the money!
A Single Family Home
361
3
FOR SALE
$156,000
West River Rd
Palatka
This large concrete, stucco home is situated on a wonderful piece of land.
It borders a lush pasture on one site (same owner) and the back of
the property borders on beautiful Fish Creek..
To stand on the waters edge is like looking back in time.
This creek is a fine example of how Northern Florida used to look like:
Cypress trees are standing along the waters edge , birds are nesting and
the fish are jumping!
This creek is connected to and flows into the mighty St. Johns River!
There is additional property on the other side of the creek that goes with
the sale of the house.
On the property are also 2 storm shelters with water and electricity.
These shelters make it probably the safest property in and around Palatka!
There is a large storage area and property has a well.
This property is a diamond in the rough that needs polishing, but once fixed
up will be a spectacular show piece with its own creek!
The price is negotiable and there is the possibility of purchasing additional
acreage!
A Single Family Home
360
5
FOR SALE
$225,000
West River Rd
Palatka
Beautiful home in a very private and peaceful setting!
Home site is across the road from the beautiful St. Johns River, about 375-400 ft.
The home is only seven miles from town, close to all conveniences, but situated
acres that has been surveyed out of the 115 acres the seller owns.
The home has three levels, three septic systems and a separate tank for the wash
and kitchen water.
This spacious home has 5 bedrooms and 3-½ baths.
When you enter the home from the carport area you step in a wonderful family/
entertainment room, this room is cool on hot summer days and cozy in winter!
Next to this great room is a guest bedroom with ½ bath.
Next to the bathroom is a separate room where a large freezer is located and
also has been used as a sewing room.
A few steps up is the large living room (front door opens up to the living
room) with a fireplace. This fireplace has a thermostat controlled cast iron
insert and an outside fill wood box.
The fireplace area has exposed brick walls, which gives this room a rustic look.
The steps leading up to the living room and living room itself have new
carpet in a neutral color.
Next to the living room is the dining room and kitchen with plenty of quality
cabinets and all the modern appliances.
The kitchen has a door that leads to a Florida room which has the exposed brick
again and this room has a separate bathroom with full bath.
To the right of this room is the summer kitchen. A wonderful, white and bright
kitchen, again with plenty of storage space and all modern appliances.
It also has a washing machine.
What a joy to have 2 full kitchens! This really comes in handy for that big
Thanksgiving- or Christmas dinner!
Kitchens and dining room have beautiful wood floors.
Upstairs are 4 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a private bathroom with tub.
The other bedrooms share a large bathroom, also with a tub.
The two upstairs baths have new water lines and fixtures. The upstairs has oak
flooring, all cabinets are solid wood and custom built.
All bedrooms have good size closets. There is plenty of storage space in this house!
The garden is beautifully landscaped with flowers and fruit trees and has a well.
The entire property has been recently fenced.
There is a large in ground pool on this property that needs some work.
A wonderful place to call home for your family!
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