Photos by Bob Drake
Peninsular Waterfront Home in St. Marys, GA — Dock, Solar-Heated Pool and Marsh Views
Situated on a private peninsular lot in the gated Osprey Cove community, this custom-designed home in St. Marys, Georgia makes the most of its natural setting. The property occupies 1.47 acres and offers uninterrupted water and salt-marsh views from multiple rooms. With 204 feet of bulkheaded waterfront on a bend of Millers Branch creek, the lot provides immediate access to protected tidal waterways and a calming, nature-rich backdrop.
Waterfront Access and Dock
The property includes a floating dock with approximately 8 feet of water at mean low tide and a turning basin large enough to maneuver a 21-foot electric launch. The dock and shoreline give homeowners direct access to boating, kayaking and wildlife viewing. For more than 16 years the current owners have used kayaks to explore surrounding marshes and creeks, describing the setting as effectively an “almost nature preserve.”
Home and Site Overview
Built in 1996, the two-story, 3,500-square-foot residence sits as close to the creek edge as municipal regulations allowed and is tucked among native trees and ferns. The concrete drive leads through woodland landscaping to an attached two-car garage and an entry that opens to panoramic views of woods, water and marsh. The house reflects a classic architectural style with contemporary touches such as large windows and generous 10-foot ceilings.
Interior Features and Living Spaces
The great room combines traditional charm and modern comfort: hardwood floors, crown molding, a formal dining area and a large brick hearth with a wood-burning fireplace create a warm, inviting atmosphere. An adjacent office features a coffered ceiling and shares the scenic water-and-woodland outlook.
The kitchen is designed to maintain open sightlines to the views while providing practical workspace. A rear island separates the kitchen from the great room without blocking light or sightlines. Shaker-style maple cabinets — including some with glass fronts — line the kitchen, and appliances are complemented by matching maple panels that conceal the Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer. A sunny, window-lined breakfast nook sits adjacent to the kitchen and has convenient access to the screened porch, the enclosed solar-heated pool area and the garage.
Bedrooms and Private Spaces
On the first floor, a carpeted bedroom with a private bath and a half bath off the foyer complete the main level. Upstairs, a generous master suite occupies a treetop corner of the home with access to both an east-facing screened porch and a south-facing open porch, each offering spectacular views of the marsh and surrounding trees. The master dressing area includes custom cabinetry and dual closets, leading to a tiled, compartmented bathroom with dual vanities, a jetted tub and a separate shower.
Two additional second-floor bedrooms also enjoy elevated “tree-house” perspectives over soothing green vegetation and share a full bath. The second floor also contains a laundry room and stairs to a finished attic that adds flexible living or storage space.
Systems, Utilities and Community
The house is served by city water and sewer and is climate-controlled by a heat pump system. The enclosed swimming pool is solar-heated, extending the comfortable swimming season. Annual Osprey Cove association dues begin at around $1,000, and annual property taxes are calculated on the selling price.
Listing and Price
The four-bedroom home, with three full baths and two half-baths, an attached two-car garage, dock and 204 feet of bulkheaded waterfront, is listed for $735,000. The owners, Gordon and Susan Repress, are relocating to the Georgia mountains after more than 16 years enjoying the creekside lifestyle.
Contact Information
Listing agent: Ginny Jacobs, ERA Kings Bay Realty. Cell: (912) 552-4766. Office: (912) 729-2266. ERA Kings Bay Realty — www.erakingsbay.com
This article originally appeared in the August 2012 issue.