5 Lovely Outdoor Spaces in Northeast Florida
There is nothing like building your dream house – a space that you and your family can fill with fond memories. It is a sanctuary to host holiday gatherings, BBQ parties, and the occasional extravagant dinners, or unwind with your nose stuck in a book. For all of these moments, you will need a home that seamlessly blurs indoor and outdoor living.
When living in Northeast Florida, you have plenty of opportunity to live life alfresco on the daily, especially when you create an outdoor retreat that welcomes you (and your guests) with open arms. It’s important to think about how the design of your outdoor space connects and correlates with your home from both an aesthetic and functionality standpoint. From pools and fireplaces to porches with summer kitchens and dining spaces, it has become more critical than ever for homeowners to consider ways to extend their home to the outdoors. The five custom Riverside homes below are perfect examples of how to build a home that’s open to the outside world.
145 Long Point Drive
When we speak about a space to unwind, one of our latest completed custom home projects in Fernandina Beach, FL, comes to mind. Surrounded by greenery as far as the eye can see, this residence couldn’t be more ideally situated. But it doesn’t end there, the house has second- and third-floor balconies fashioned with smooth wood floors and protected by black metal bars that perfectly contrast the white pillars and ceiling. All of this overlooks the South Amelia River and Amelia Island State Park.
589 Coastal Oak Lane
Yet another home located in an idyllic location is this Atlantic Beach home just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. This house spells outdoor sanctum with an outdoor pool lined with palm trees and an entire lounge settled on the wooden porch that invites you and your guests to linger just a little longer. As if that is not enough, the house has a second-floor porch fashioned with a swing that screams, ”Relax here!”
77 High Dune Drive
Only a few steps from the beach, this St. Augustine Beach, FL, home has an outdoor space worthy of marvel. Not only is it armed with a sparkling blue pool and pool house, but this Florida home comes with an outdoor fireplace suited for those chilly evenings. Just a short walk from the ocean, this custom home’s expansive second-story front and back covered balconies provide plenty of space for the entire family to enjoy the salt air breezes.
Our favorite feature in this house is the expansive back porch built for an entertainer. Coupled with a summer kitchen, this house is perfect for evening parties with friends and family.
96150 Brady Point Road
Custom outdoor living takes a step further at 96150 Brady Point Road. This Fernandina Beach home boasts two welcoming porches with a second-floor covered balcony. The front porch is built with wooden flooring which brings in a natural charm that no other flooring material can quite replicate. While the rear porch makes the backyard a dinner party stage and includes an outdoor fireplace and summer kitchen. The expansive back porch faces Kingsley Creek and provides waterfront views you will never tire to see.
Southern Living Idea House
Lastly, but by no means the least is this Amelia Island, FL, home located in the desirable Crane Island community. Our Southern Living Idea House is a custom outdoor masterpiece.
Centered around exhilarating design, this Lowcountry inspired beauty boasts over 2,200 square feet of porch space divided between the front and back porches. The porches overlook the Intracoastal Waterway and are furnished with a brick fireplace and swing. But this grand outdoor space wouldn’t be complete without its magazine-worthy lounging and dining area.
Build Your Dream
When it comes to having that custom outdoor space, some homes are perfect without question. If these Florida homes by our Riverside Homes Custom team inspired you, contact us to see how we can make your dream a reality