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Monticello, FL 32344,885 S Waukeenah Street
Monticello, FL 32344,885 S Waukeenah Street
Monticello, FL 32344,885 S Waukeenah Street
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5 Beds
4 Baths
4,600 SqFt
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885 S Waukeenah Street Monticello, FL 32344

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single Family

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,600 sqft

Price per Sqft $114

MLS Listing ID 388990

Style Traditional/Classical

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Siding-Wood

Year Built 1882

Lot Size 0.700 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached Single Family

Property Description

Tucked into the charming heart of Monticello, yet only a short scenic drive to Tallahassee, this estate bridges the gap between past and present, country and capital, southern soul and worldly sophistication. Step beyond through the historic front door into a moment suspended in time where Southern grandeur, storied legacy, and modern luxury converge in a peaceful retreat just 30 minutes from the heartbeat of Florida's Capital. Quiet luxury has never spoken louder. Initially constructed in 1882 by agricultural magnate William M. Girardeau, Monticello's legendary “Watermelon King.” Architecturally defined as Italianate, this charming country estate is not simply a home; it is a living, breathing piece of American history. The former epicenter of Girardeau's empire, where seeds destined for China were once sorted and scaled, now stands as a tribute to craftsmanship, innovation, and quiet opulence. Behind its stately façade lies over 4,000 square feet of masterfully preserved period architecture: • 5 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 7 fireplaces • Both upstairs and downstairs en suites (downstairs currently being used as an art studio) • A vast central hall flanked by oversized rooms on each floor • Original architectural details restored with obsessive precision • Bradbury & Bradbury 16-color hand-silk-screened wallpaper (a now-unobtainable collector's piece) • Period-appropriate doorknobs, lovingly sourced and installed in 2023 • Fully updated electrical, HVAC, foundation, and plumbing systems for seamless 21st-century living At the heart of the home, a chef-worthy kitchen blends past and present with a gourmet gas and electric range (2024), expansive countertops, and custom cabinetry that feels as bespoke as the history surrounding it. The owner's suite, already partially reimagined, offers a rare opportunity. The canvas is yours to complete the dream bathroom and dressing room, adding your mark to a legacy that has stood for over 140 years. Outdoors, an inviting pool, reimagined in 2023 with new coping, liner, and tanning shelf sits amid lush, mature landscaping. Adjacent porches have been screened for year-round comfort and entertaining, creating seamless transitions from candlelit dinners to starlit conversations. This is not just a residence. It is a generational heirloom. A sanctuary of stillness in a world that won't slow down. A home worthy of the finest pages in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, or your family's next chapter.

Location

State FL

County Jefferson

Area Jefferson

Rooms

Family Room 16x17

Other Rooms Foyer, Pantry, Porch - Covered, Utility Room - Inside, Walk-in Closet

Master Bedroom 16x17

Bedroom 2 16x16

Bedroom 3 16x16

Bedroom 4 16x16

Bedroom 5 16x16

Living Room 14x17

Dining Room 16x16 16x16

Kitchen 16x17 16x17

Family Room 16x17

Interior

Heating Fireplace - Wood, Heat Pump, Propane

Cooling Central, Electric, Fans - Ceiling

Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank

Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator w/Ice, Security Syst Equip-Owned, Range/Oven

Exterior

Exterior Feature Traditional/Classical

Parking Features Carport - 1 Car, Garage - 2 Car

Pool Pool - In Ground, Pool Equipment, Vinyl Liner

Utilities Available Electric, Gas

View None

Road Frontage Curb & Gutters, Maint - Gvt., Paved, Sidewalks

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description Separate Family Room, Kitchen - Eat In, Separate Dining Room, Separate Kitchen

Story Story - Two MBR Up

Level or Stories Story - Two MBR Up

Construction Status Siding-Wood

Schools

Elementary Schools Jefferson County Schools

Middle Schools Jefferson County Middle School

High Schools Jefferson County High School

Others

HOA Fee Include None

SqFt Source Tax

Miscellaneous 9 + Foot Ceilings,Shower Stall,Fenced - Partial,Public Sewer

Acceptable Financing Conventional, FHA, USDA/RD, Cash Only

Listing Terms Conventional, FHA, USDA/RD, Cash Only

Listed by Keller Williams Town & Country

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