1212 Georgia Street

Description

When you treasure a historical home and honor it with renovations to enhance the features, you find this exquisite home. Welcome to the Dolphin House. Immediately, you'll notice the beautiful rocking chair front porch overlooking the front yard full of fruit trees and the statuesque carved dolphin. Once inside you'll be enveloped in the warmth of a traditional home with five bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom. Dade County pine walls have been lovingly restored in the primary bedroom on the first floor. The open living area includes volume ceilings, an intimate dining area, and a beautiful custom kitchen with built in entertainment bar. Outside you'll find a private yard with pool, hot tub and outdoor shower easily accessible through many French doors providing indoor-outdoor living.Details include bamboo flooring, travertine tile, and even a clawfoot tub in an upstairs bedroom. Built in bookcases in a downstairs bedroom have made a home office conversion with a quiet workspace possible while easily returned to a bedroom if needed. Windows and doors have either impact glass or shutters for easy protection. With a three zone a/c system, everyone will remain cool and comfortable in their own space. There is a large laundry room and pantry adjacent to the kitchen plus additional storage space off the side porch. Perfectly situated off the White Street corridor, this walkable neighborhood has a market, a butcher, veterinarian, assorted retail stores, galleries and even an ice cream shop right around the corner. Also, just a few short blocks away are Bayview Park and the tennis courts, or you can ride your bike to the beach or downtown easily. The original home is believed to be turn of the century from circa 1903. Weave your own history into this gem and enjoy living in your piece of paradise.