$4,900,000

Rarely does a property this special come on the market. This 2.78 acre waterfront estate has nearly 136 ft. on Bayou St. John. Your first impression as you pass through the antique cast iron gates (from an estate in New York), is a 15’ wide, hand laid, brick drive lined with light fixtures from Audubon Park in New Orleans and 30 antique lamp posts & fixtures from NYC. The gardens on this property are as beautiful as the beaches are playful and the water is tranquil. It's hard to imagine you can be in the heart of Orange Beach and still have so much privacy. The main home is inspired by Mediterranean architecture and has aprox. 5214 Sq.ft of perfection featuring a special terracotta replica metal roof, bamboo flooring, grand staircase, faux painted walls, over 4000 sqft of balconies sharing both northern and southern spectacular views. The main living is on the 2nd level with a custom kitchen, office, wet bar, half bath, living and dining area. The primary bedroom is as lovely as you would hope with a restful sitting area, elegant bath and large custom closet. All rooms open to the deep porches with breathtaking views of the meticulously landscaped grounds, majestic live oak tree, outdoor patio, infinity pool with quarry stone decking, relaxing spill over spa and unforgettable sunsets over Bayou St John and the Pass. On the 3rd floor are 2 spacious bedrooms with private baths and a large gathering space overlooking the downstairs living area. The ground floor is its own home, offering a laundry, kitchen with all appliances for easy entertaining from the pool, ample space for the dining, rec/ living room and full bathroom. Accompanying the main home is an elevator, generator, 2 car garage, greenhouse,pool house, covered boathouse w lift , and 2 boat slips (uncovered 15x25 & covered 13x36). THERE ARE 2 HOMES ON THE PROPERTY AND OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ONLY SALE IF THE PROPERTIES CLOSE SIMULTANIOUSLY. visit MLS # 345755 for description on 2nd home.