121 Gilchrist Ave
Description
situated on approx. 1 acre of land. Originally owned by Louise duPont and Francis
Crowninshield, this exquisite home was built in 1927 as a winter retreat. A 3+ year renovation
combines a bygone era with new vogue as seen from imported European mosaic tiles, imported
crystal hanging pendants, and chef custom designed kitchen by Chicago’s diGulio’s Kitchens. Elegant features are surrounded by shell stone floors...One of Boca Grande’s most historically significant beachfront homes with 145 ft of gulf frontage
situated on approx. 1 acre of land. Originally owned by Louise duPont and Francis
Crowninshield, this exquisite home was built in 1927 as a winter retreat. A 3+ year renovation
combines a bygone era with new vogue as seen from imported European mosaic tiles, imported
crystal hanging pendants, and chef custom designed kitchen by Chicago’s diGulio’s Kitchens. Elegant features are surrounded by shell stone floors and ceilings made from the estate’s
reclaimed cypress wood. Rebuilt from the foundation up, impact-resistant windows and custom
impact NanaWall® sliding doors were installed and offer wide-open views of the white sand and
azure waters. Numerous water amenities surround the exterior, including a 12-foot deep
swimming pool with shell stone deck, spa, restored seahorse fountain, and two reclaimed water
cisterns. Renovated under the Florida Green Building Coalition guidelines, recycled and energy efficient
materials were utilized. Truly a rare find, this 7-bed, 6-bath, 4,800 AC sq. ft. and 11,228
overall sq. ft. architectural jewel offers the best of Boca Grande’s Gulf Coast beauty and history.
- Listed by Rich Taylor • Brokerage DRE #1018192 • Sotheby's International RealtyP: (941)-964-0115 rich@sothebysrealty.com
Property Details for 121 Gilchrist Avenue
Property Details for 121 Gilchrist Avenue
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | D5916456 |
| Days on Market | 161 |
| Taxes | $87,228 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| Lot Size | 1.00 AC / 43,445 SF |
| County | Lee County |
Location
Sold By SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, Peter Sieglaff; SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, Angela Steffan
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Building Information for 121 Gilchrist Avenue
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1Property Information for 121 Gilchrist Avenue
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 11228.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Deed Restrictions
- Direction Faces: East
- Directions: South on Gasparilla Road. Turn left on 5th Street. Turn left on Gilchrist. Home is on the right side of the road.
- Other Equipment: Generator
- Mls Major Change Type: Sold
- Major Change Type: Closed
- Listing Service: Full Service
- Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
- Senior Community: No
- Street Number: 121
- Street Name: Gilchrist
- Street Suffix: AVENUE
- State: FL
- City: BOCA GRANDE
- Carport: No
- Garage: No
- Parking Features: None
- Association Approval Required: No
- Association Fee Requirement: None
- Association: No
- CDD: No
- Tax Block: 2
- Tax Book Number: 7/1
- Tax Legal Description: PARL IN BLK 2 BOCA GRANDE RECORDED IN PB 7 P 1 DESC IN OR 1267 PG 1438
- Tax Lot: 1
- Tax Year: 2016
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tours.napleskenny.com/public/vtour/display/668795?idx=1
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded 2: https://vimeo.com/202788834
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Lot Features: FloodZone, Historic District, In County
- Parcel Number: 1443200100002.0010
- Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
- Water Access: Beach, Gulf/Ocean
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Body Name: Gulf Of Mexico
- Water Extras: No
- Zoning: RS-1
- Living Area: 4800
- Year Built Numeric: 1927
- Flood Zone Code: VE
- Flood Zone Date: 08-28-2008
- Flood Zone Panel: 12071C0182F
- Home Warranty: No
- Homestead: No
- New Construction: No
- Public Survey Range: 20
- Public Survey Section: 14
- Electric: Generator
- Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
- Green Energy Generation: Solar
- Green Water Conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Water Recycling
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Public
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors, Hurricane Shutters, Lighting, Rain Barrel/Cistern(s), Rain Gutters
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Green Landscaping: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape, Rain Water Harvesting, Xeriscape
- Levels: One
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Pool Dimensions: 49x22
- Pool Features: Diving Board, Heated, In Ground, Solar Heat
- Pool Private: Yes
- Pool: Private
- Pool Private: Yes
- Roof: Metal
- Spa Features: Heated
- Spa: Yes
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
- Waterfront Features: Beach
- Waterfront Feet Total: 145
- Bedrooms Total: 7
- Bathrooms Full: 6
- Additional Rooms: Formal Living Room Separate, Great Room
- Appliances: Bar Fridge, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
- Cooling: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Flooring: Brick/Stone
- Heating: Central, Electric, Solar
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Room Count: 6.0
- Water View: Yes
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Minimum Lease Period: 0
Property History for 121 Gilchrist Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2018 | Sold MFRMLS #D5916456 | $13,000,000 | — |
| Jul 17, 2017 | Pending MFRMLS #D5916456 | — | |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #D5916456 | $14,650,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2018 | Sold MFRMLS #D5916456 | $13,000,000 |
| 07/17/2017 | Pending MFRMLS #D5916456 | — |
| 02/06/2017 | Listed (Active) MFRMLS #D5916456 | $14,650,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 121 Gilchrist Avenue
Schools near 121 Gilchrist Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Charter - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
The Sanibel School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Sunfire High School of Lee County Charter9 to 12 | ||
Diplomat Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center PublicPK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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