As I turn into the circle drive of 2501 Constitution Drive in
Port St. Joe I am enamored by the beauty and southern charm this home displays as it sprawls across the entire front of a city block. I make my way up the brick stair case and turn back to catch a glimpse of the sweeping views of St. Joseph Bay amongst the large, grassy front yard with a glimpse of
Cape San Blas on the horizon. Right in that moment, I could picture myself sitting in the white rocker watching my son play on the front lawn while my husband fished in the bay.
I pushed open the over sized double front doors and there stood a floating spiral staircase topped by a chandelier and my breath was taken away. As I stood beside the Baby Grand Piano in the music room I imagined Scarlett O’Hara running down the stair case after Rhett Butler. The custom wood crown molding that covered the entire 1st floor of the home was magnificent. I could not believe that I had walked into this home that is the absolute epitome of the traditional southern home.
Walking pass the large dining table into the living I was instantly brought back to the modern day as I heard music come out of the built in surround sound system. The living room also consisted of a built in entertainment system, gas burning fireplace, and high end custom curtains. There are 4 sets of double doors that have hidden sliding screen enclosures that allow you to open this home to the warm breeze of St. Joseph’s Bay without all those pesky bugs.
With an open floor plan I made my way to the kitchen where I found granite countertops, high end appliances including a down draft gas stove range. The kitchen also provides a large walk-in pantry as well as a butler’s pantry for those who enjoy entertaining.
Outside the kitchen is a door that any son-in-law would love; a door that led to the mother-in-law suite. The mother-in-law suite located over the 3 car garage includes a wet bar as well as a desk and seating area. With a walk-in closet and a private balcony overlooking the pool; the son-in-law may never get rid of her.
Located underneath the mother-in-law suite is the spacious 3 car garage with access to the heated pool. Outside the garage entrance to the pool is a ½ bath to keep those little wet feet from running inside all day long. There is also an outdoor shower to rinse off before entering or after exiting the pool.
I climbed the wooden staircase onto the balcony that is connect to the living room and master bedroom and entered the master through the French doors. To my immediate right I found a sitting room with a granite fireplace closed off with a set of pocket doors. Continuing through the room I entered the spacious Master Bath that consisted of an open, tile shower with 2 shower heads and a Jacuzzi. I also noticed that this bathroom had every woman’s dream; 2 separate vanities and sinks.
After all this time I finally found myself climbing that beautiful staircase to the 2nd floor. With 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths and a seating area, the 2nd floor is just the right size for a growing family or a retired couple who want to enjoy the “good life”.
As I exited the home and thought back on everything I just saw I was truly surprised. This 3 bedroom, 4 full bath, and 3 half bath home was more than I ever expected. I had driven by it day after day and never knew it would put me into this majestical trance.
