For Sale By Owner

"StarSplash", on Sargent Beach Island is a Bird and Beach Lovers Paradise. Only Texas Gulf coast area protected from erosion by a granite wall under the sand. Bright, light filled, Santa Fe style home for sale. The original beach shack from 1965 was incorporated into the house to preserve its unique character and became what is now the great room and kitchen. Walls for the rest of the house are engineered Cempo forms filled with poured cement for strength, durability and termite-proofing. The double-paned, tinted windows and doors were set to take advantage of the beautiful beach, Intracoastal Canal and bird sanctuary views. Flocks of Spoonbills, Blue Herons and Pelicans feed just outside the door and Purple Martins return to their home in the backyard each year. A Dolphin family swimming in the Gulf or down the Canal is not uncommon. The home sits on two lots with 100 feet of waterfront on the Canal and faces the Gulf of Mexico. These are the best views on the island, in every direction.

Outdoor features include: A fishing dock with canoe/kayak launch and Corp of Engineers approved, Sea-Loc bulkhead. The garden area is terraced for wind protection and has a fire pit area. Or sit on the dock to fish and watch the sailboats go by when the moon is full! Fenced back yard and covered walkway from the driveway into the home, lined with banana trees for a tropical feel. No light pollution for excellent star gazing and sighting of wildlife.

Features of the home: 3,000 square feet of covered living area..4 decks, a covered patio, walkway and a beautiful screened in porch for outdoor living. Pergolas over two concrete decks provide summer shade and Santa Fe design. 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms / 3 baths, laundry room and 2 garages on 3 levels. The views are breathtaking and you will love watching the Intracoastal transport barges and shrimp boats from the privacy and protection of the screened in porch that opens to the kitchen. Interior/exterior stucco finishes with curved wall and window edges.

Main Living Area on the 2nd floor: Kitchen has custom, stained solid wood cabinets with a hidden broom closet for storage, wineglass slide-out cabinet, pull-out shelves convenience. There is plenty of Cooks storage and extra touches, including a wine rack, cookbook cabinets and a rain-glass fronted china hutch. The solid butcher-block topped prep island is a great place to visit with the gourmet chef as he/she cooks. The stainless steel appliances include the refrigerator, dishwasher and a professional style, 5 gas burner stove with a double oven. The full size oven includes a convection option and the smaller oven is ideal when cooking for two. The countertops are solid Corian in a pleasing Beach Glass color. There are restored heart pine floors in the great room and kitchen with a vaulted and beamed white wood ceiling for a light, airy feel throughout the living space. . Entry hall to the Master Suite features arched entry doorways with solid wood, handmade doors. Custom tile continues into the large, private master bath. The deck off the master bath is perfect for sharing a glass of wine or sitting in the Jacuzzi to watch the sun go down. The Master Suite has a large walk-in closet and a sliding glass door opens onto a deck facing the Gulf for night-time stargazing. There are special Santa Fe touches with a carved stucco arch to frame the bed, an in-set table and recessed ceiling for the fan.

Ground Floor: There is a second living area downstairs accessed via a custom spiral, wood staircase. Spacious bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath #2 are on the ground level. The second Jacuzzi tub/shower has a full marble tile surround. This area opens out onto a stained and scored, covered patio with a hand stacked, rock BBQ pit. A full laundry room includes washer and dryer, a folding cabinet and features a recycled beach glass floor. The laundry is pre-plumbed for a utility sink and additional shower. Opening into the laundry are two enclosed garages. One garage is extra long to accommodate big trucks or a boat and has a workbench, cabinets and shelves for lots of storage space.

Third floor: Magnificent views from this 3rd. bedroom with a pergola covered deck facing the Gulf on one side and a second deck on the Canal side. Full glass windowed view of the Bird Sanctuary and Canal from the tiled, oversize shower. The bedroom/office ceiling is natural wood and has a remote controlled ceiling fan as well as stained cement floors.

Additional Considerations: This house meets requirements for continuing windstorm and flood insurance protection. Could easily provide accommodations for two families with each having separate entrances and a single garage. "StarSplash" has excellent Bed and Breakfast potential many people love coming to Sargent for fishing, boating and bird watching activities. Concrete and steel is unattractive to termites and provides excellent soundproofing. Satellite internet service on all three levels to stay with the home. Owners will negotiate leaving some or all the home furnishings to make this home completely move-in ready. With $150,000 cash, owners will carry financing for your dream-come-true home!