1529 Vista Cove RoadSt. Augustine, FL 32084Price: $299,000

Experience peaceful waterfront living in the heart of St. Augustine at Vista Cove -- a beautifully designed 67-acre gated riverfront community surrounded by the San Sebastian River, marshes, forests, walking paths, and boardwalks. This second-floor 3-bedroom, 2-bath condominium offers approximately 1,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with tranquil marsh and water views from every window. Relax year-round on the glassed and screened lanai while enjoying peaceful natural scenery and exceptional privacy. Vista Cove is known for its beautifully preserved setting, elegant clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, riverfront fishing pier, and pet-friendly atmosphere welcoming two pets with no weight or breed restrictions. Unlike many larger Florida condominiums, Vista Cove's low-rise construction is not subject to the more stringent Structural Integrity Reserve Study and Milestone Inspection requirements affecting many high-rise communities. Homeowners Insurance here is affordable - under $1100/month. Condo fees cover all external elements, while unit owners are responsible for their interiors and their own improvements. The campus of Vista Cove covers about 1/2 mile of the San Sebastian River, and 67 acres of river, marsh and forests. Paths and boardwalks lead to the elegant clubhouse, the riverfront fishing pier and the gym and heated pool. 294 units occupy the campus and are carefully placed for ultimate privacy and beauty. Ten minutes to Historic downtown St. Augustine, 45 minutes to Jacksonville International Airport, 15 minutes to shopping, hospitals, professional offices. St. Johns County has 42 miles of beautiful Atlantic Ocean Front - many state parks along this stretch: Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos, Anastasia State Park, Guana Tolomato Ocean and River Preserve to mention a few. Many waterfront restaurants stretch from Marineland in the south to Ponte Vedra Beach on the northside. With the Cathedral Basilica and the wonderful history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, cobblestone streets, many historic homes, museums, Flagler College, Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Chapel, art galleries, and the famous Bridge of Lions, you will never tire of the beauty and majesty of Vista Cove and St. Augustine.