1725 Beach Avenue

Description

Some homes are built. Others are inevitable. The Fish House isn't just a residence; it's an answer. A masterful response to its surroundings, this custom-built estate stands as a rare intersection of architectural significance, material integrity, and coastal modernity. Set along the coveted shoreline of Atlantic Beach, the home commands attentionnot through ostentation, but through its quiet confidence, a testament to the thoughtful hands that shaped it. Designed in 2022 with an obsessive commitment to craftsmanship, the 7,230-square-foot residence is a study in restraint and precision. The selection of materials is deliberate, each surface telling a story of depth and texture. Rift-sawn white oak cabinetry grounds the interiors, while hand-applied plaster walls and ceilings lend an organic softness. In the Ocean Room, pecky cypressplaster-filled and finished to exacting detailcreates an atmosphere both elemental and refined. The interplay of materials is heightened ...by a masterfully curated lighting plan: a choreography of natural light, integrated LEDs, and sculptural fixtures sourced from Apparatus Studio, Urban Electric, and Visual Comfort. The kitchen is not merely a place of function but a place of form, where Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances disappear behind bespoke millwork, appliance garages remain concealed, and quartz surfacesincluding a floating bar-height islandoffer a seamless transition between culinary preparation and gathering. Adjacent, the media room's wet bar, illuminated by hidden LED strips, serves as both an architectural moment and a practical indulgence, complete with a custom shelving system for liquor display. The primary suite is its own quiet retreat, where texture and light take precedence over excess. The en suite bath is defined by dual showerheads, body sprays, and a freestanding soaking tub. Shower drains vanish into seamless tilework, and storage is integrated with a level of discretion that suggests luxury is not what is seen, but what is felt. Throughout the home, details emerge upon closer inspection: rolled plaster casing at arched doorways, a hidden nook beneath the staircase, and hand-selected wallcoverings from Phillip Jeffries and Schumacher, each contributing to an atmosphere that is at once studied and effortless. A separate carriage house, known as The Fishtail, provides an additional layer of versatility. Designed with the same level of detail as the main residence, it serves as a guest quarters, a private studio, or an independent residence. Its kitchen, living space, and designer-appointed bath offer a complete experience, whether for long-term guests or short-term stays. Outside, the property is not bound by walls but by an understanding of place. The loggias, terraces, and summer kitchenanchored by a Lynx 42-inch gas grill and a LeGriddle hibachiare not mere extensions of the home; they are integral to it. A custom copper rainfall shower, designed with the shoreline in mind, stands as a final acknowledgment that luxury, in its truest form, is about immersion. The Fish House is not a home that asks for attention. It is a home that commands it. A property of this caliber is not simply listed; it is revealed, to those who recognize its rarity. Now available for private showings.