1489 Rockledge DriveRockledge, FL 32955Price: $1,850,000

If walls could whisper! This splendid piece of Space Coast history is beautifully restored for modern living. The extraordinary Indian Riverfront estate spans 1.5 acres w/100 ft of water frontage, a meticulously renovated 4-bdrm main residence, a separate 966 sqft 1/1 guest cottage, an oversized carriage house-style garage & a RARE cellar. Original Merritt Island heart pine floors, 2 decorative fireplaces, soaring ceilings, a wraparound porch, a turret & professionally designed interiors blend timeless character w/today's luxury. A chef's kitchen stuns w/a 20-ft beamed ceiling, quartzite island, Wolf appliances, double ovens, gas cooktop, walk-in pantry & mudrm. Sunny downstairs primary suite presents custom armoires & a sublime shower bath. Upstairs features 3 spacious bdrms, a large laundry rm & a versatile 3rd-floor expanse ideal as a studio, office, gym, or 5th bdrm. The charming updated cottage has a bdrm, shower bath, full kitchen, a laundry rm & preserved historic details. Outdoors, enjoy sprawling grounds that include a screened lanai, an expansive paver patio, a custom firepit, irrigated gardens, fruit trees, a gated area for chickens and farming, and plenty of room to run and play. The natural gas home generator, three HVAC systems & fully updated plumbing and electrical keep things operating well above modern-day standards.