25 E 18th Street

Description

This substantially reimagined and expertly renovated home sits 6 homes removed from the beach on one of the most sought-after beach blocks in Avalon. 18th Street is heralded both for its proximity to the center of Avalon’s thriving entertainment area and also for a low dune topography, which allows for sweeping ocean views from the second, third, and grandfathered fourth story decks of this home. The exterior architecture blends Hardie shingle siding, board-and-batten detailing, and stacked stone to create a timeless coastal aesthetic. A sandblasted marble walkway leads your guests inside to a dramatic three-story foyer anchored by a striking custom staircase. Spanning the width of the home, the first-floor family room functions as a true secondary entertaining space and rivals the main living areas found in many comparable properties. A full service bar with seating for you and all your friends, high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and a separate living area inside and covered lounge area directly outside make this room ideally suited for entertaining both indoors and out. The first floor is rounded out by two spacious bedrooms, one full bathroom, one powder room, and a large laundry room. The second-floor great room is entirely vaulted and accented by applied v-groove ceiling detailing, creating an open and inviting entertaining environment. The renovated kitchen features shaker-style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, refrigerated drawers, and generous island seating. The intricately coordinated living room is centered on a gas fireplace and is the perfect place to gather. The dining room is massive, with a table that extends to allow for seating for generations of your family. Multiple sets of sliders lead to a spacious, street side deck with separate dining and lounge areas, all positioned to maximize the home’s sweeping ocean views. Privately situated at the rear of the second floor are two additional bedrooms and two gorgeous, full bathrooms, including one en-suite. The entire third floor is dedicated to the primary suite. This private retreat includes a sitting area/office, a spa-like marble bathroom, an oversized walk-in closet, and direct access to both a covered third-floor deck and a grandfathered fourth-floor observation deck offering panoramic views of Avalon and exceptional vantage points for July 4th fireworks. The rear yard was thoughtfully designed as a true entertaining oasis. Recently improved with mature landscaping, sandblasted marble hardscaping, multiple seating areas, and a large pool, this rear yard was designed to become the center of your family’s summer memories. The cabana features outdoor-rated cabinetry, two refrigerators, an ice maker, television, and automatic roll-down shutters, while still leaving substantial storage space for beach equipment, bicycles, and seasonal gear. Positioned just off Avalon Avenue, the property benefits from an unusually large buffer exceeding 30 feet to the west, enhancing the privacy of the property and allowing for atypical amount afternoon sunshine to hit the rear yard. 18th Street offers an ideal balance between tranquility and walkability — removed enough from the center of town to avoid congestion, yet within easy walking distance to Avalon’s best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Properties offering this combination of views, location, privacy, and entertaining capacity rarely become available in this price range - schedule your appointment today.