5756 Heckscher Dr

Description

NEW PHOTOS & VIDEO - TAKE A LOOK!Looking for a deep-water paradise? This stunning home will give you the lifestyle of which you have dreamed! Situated at one of the widest parts of the St John's River, this home was totally renovated in 2012 and is ready for a new family! Enjoy the benefits of waterfront views from every room. The upstairs primary retreat has everything you hoped for starting with an extra-wide ''regal'' staircase, vaulted ceilings, a closet fit for a magazine spread, an exquisite master bathroom with all the upgrades that you would expect, and a private balcony overlooking the water - the perfect place for a champagne toast at sunset!! Downstairs has grey wood-look tile throughout, vaulted ceilings, and tons of natural light.Two sets of French doors open from the family and dining rooms to the patio and the river view beyond. The gorgeous kitchen boasts white Shaker-style cabinets and granite countertops, a glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and so much more! Secondary bedrooms are on the main level, and a sleek second bathroom also has all the bells and whistles. And indoor laundry/utility room completes the picture. There is also a HUGE attached garage which can accommodate all the toys!! The rear of the house has an oversized, covered porch with tile flooring  perfect for adding a summer kitchen or an outdoor lounge area. The back yard is beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, and very private. It's a short walk down to the dock which has a 10,000 lb. boat lift, with water and power. Artesian well, and there is also a permit in place for a floating dock and drawings available for a gazebo for the property if the buyer is interested. This location is Jacksonville at its best - dolphins playing daily in your backyard, birdwatching for herons, woodpeckers, and osprey, amazing fishing, and easy access water to the ocean and Intracoastal. The seller says there are blue crabs galore and they have made the best crabcakes!! The neighborhood has a lot to offer as well. Heckscher Drive was voted the #1 scenic drive in Florida. Just down the road is Huguenot Park, where you can drive onto the beach, or kayaking at Fort George Island. You are also five miles from the ferry and surrounded by quaint restaurants! This is an outdoor lover's dream location  everything you could want!! Take a tour, you will not be disappointed!!