73 B Avenue Apalachicola, FL 32320

REDUCED TO $299,900.00!! It is an incredibly rare moment when history, beauty, opulence in a coastal setting come together at one time, presenting an opportunity that is truly provocative. Welcome to Apalachicola-SouthernLiving Magazine ran a full spread on Apalachicola, just this year, calling this genial small, port town with tons of hometown charm, "A sweet and stylish getaway that blends those downtown delights with proximity to some of the coast's most remarkable wild beaches." In the heart of Apalachicola, Eva's Cottage encompasses nearly 1,300 square feet of seaside splendor. Created over 100 years ago, this home was situated on a fantastic lot experiences incredible, tranquil, panoramic Apalachicola Bay and sunset views just through Battery Park. The grounds have been exquisitely landscaped and maintained. Enjoy 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a private setting even in the middle of Apalachicola. Exquisite attention to detail is evident when it comes to preserving the integrity of the charm that this home embraces from the 1800s like the original heart pine floors, walls, crown molding and trim. Instead of tearing the home down, preservationist brought this home into 21st century with a new concrete foundation, interior and exterior paint, electrical wiring, light fixtures, plumbing, windows, HVAC, stainless steel appliances, and closets in each bedroom. Not only is this home rare because of the combination of old and new, but it is located right in the middle of everything and the location is phenomenal. Directly in front of the home sits Battery Park and a view of the Big Bend Bridge. Battery Park is the home of The Florida Seafood which is a two day event annually drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola's Battery Park. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events, musical entertainment. Some of the notable events include oyster eating and oyster shucking contest, blue crab races, photo contest, parade, 5k redfish run, The Blessing of the Fleet, History of the Festival Exhibit and Tonging For Treasure. In addition to being the home for The Florida Seafood Festival, Battery Park is a staple in Apalachicola for the shady trees, a playground for children, and a massive Adirondack chair under the big tree-perfect for photo ops. Just beyond the park is Battery Park Marina, also known as "Ten Foot Hole" by locals, for the depth of the channel. The boardwalk is great for fishing and walking off some of the amazing food that you can find in Apalachicola...Speaking of food, Apalachicola has quite the restaurant scene with restaurants that have packed their menu with fresh and “house-made” options that you will love. Classic seafood dishes are intertwined with local southern tradition, flair, and hospitality-absolutely to die for. This enviable location is additionally just moments from shops that carry maritime antiques, or an exceptional book collection to finding a high-end men's and women's outdoor store as well as even approachable boutiques and galleries. Eva's Cottage is THE coastal house that you've been looking for- not only as a weekend getaway for generations upon generations of family members to enjoy, but even as a primary residence. This house in this hospitable town is the perfect opportunity to have a change of scenery and get away from the hustle and bustle of a metropolitan city. Memories can be made here.