1257 Governors Creek Dr, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Waterfront Log Cabin with vacation home appeal in beautiful Green Cove Springs, Fl. Located high on the banks of Governors Creek with quick access to the Saint Johns River which can be seen just beyond the two bridges from your private dock landing. 4 bedroom, 3 bath with a Loft Southern Yellow Pine Log Home built in 1993. The home was constructed with beautiful exposed beam rafters/collar ties, square cut logs, and frame/rough cut plank siding above the first floor and the converted garage area. The main home is appointed with tongue and groove pine walls and ceilings. The first floor consists of an open living, dining, and kitchen area with one bedroom, a full bath, and a laundry room. The living room has stunning views of the Creek and an expansive open cathedral ceiling. A spiral metal staircase leads up to a family room size loft area and the master bedroom/bath. The large master bedroom encompasses half the upstairs with a walk in closet and a vanity/sink area. The original garage area was converted into two bedrooms with a full bath and common area that can be easily converted into a separate in-law suite/apartment or left as a separate section of the home for the kids. This area is standard sheetrock wall/ceiling construction. Governors Creek’s quiet waters are renowned as a kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing paradise. You can relax on the back deck gazing at the creek through mature oaks and cypress or sit down at the water on the dock porch swing where you are surrounded by nature and all the wildlife northeast Florida is famous for… and still just a short commute away from Jacksonville, historic St. Augustine, and the area’s pristine beaches. This home is listed as Flood Zone X with the exception of along the creek wetland shoreline. No worries about the local stories of flooded homes along the river and local creeks… and no Flood Insurance. Upgrades to the home include: -Spring of 2021: A log cabin construction/repair specialty company out of North Carolina inspected and upgraded the home. Multiple structural upgrades were completed to ensure all aspects of the home were enhanced for the life of the structure (structural engineer’s report available for review). The exterior was completely refinished (scope and receipts available for review) including: The logs & siding were stripped by the proper method of cobb blasting, pest treated, full rubdown chinking, stained, and sealed. -Spring 2021: Upon completion of the specialty work, the roof (50 yr architectural shingles) and gutters with leaf guards were replaced with upgraded flashing installed for optimal water intrusion protection. All rooms with carpets replaced with waterproof luxury vinyl plank (kitchen/laundry areas original hardwood pine). -Back deck rebuilt/upgraded with 2x12 structural supports and new decking in Dec 2022. -The dock has been completely rebuilt in January 2023 with new structural members and decking. The boat lift is original and operates with no known issues. Water is city of Green Cove supplied with a septic system onsite. Power is by Clay Electric. The home is surrounded by city incorporated areas but remains outside of the limits so there are no additional property taxes required. A floating dock with a ladder will convey which provides easy access to the water for launching Kayaks. The Creek cycles with the tides and the immediate shoreline is wetlands so this makes access right at the water always convenient. No HOA or CDD fees… your property with no one to ask permission from.