Pwopriyete eksepsyonèl sa a, ki te yon ponpye Viktoryen ki te bati pa Kaptain Vail nan ane 1800 yo, te ranplase an 1938. Pwopriyetè aktyèl yo te fè kèk amelyorasyon reflechi ak enpòtan, sa ki ofri yon opòtinite ra pou achtè ki konnen sa yo vle pou posede yon moso istwa nan vilaj Orient ki anpil moun anvi. Rezidans ponpye istorik sa a kanpe fyè sou Orchard Street, antoure pa jaden ti ki bèlman plante, ki kreye yon sante prive.

Mete dèyè yon fo, jis kèk etap soti nan Village Lane, pwopriyete a se flanke pa pye bwa ak ti zèb espesimèn. Patyo wòch ble ak panno wòch, zèb dekoratif, plant perenyal, ak yon zòn gazon ouvè mennen nan yon douch deyò ak yon depo. Soti nan jaden an, yon eskalye laj monte sou pòtay mahogany gwo ak gran pòt sèk ekran sou dezyèm etaj la, ki ofri vi dlo ak solèy ki enkwayab. Pòtay dezyèm etaj yo aksesib dirèkteman soti nan kwizin chef la ki fèk renove, ki gen anpil limyè, sa ki kreye yon espas akeyan pou manje ak pase tan. Kwizin nan gen aparèy pou kwizin chèf, anpil depo, ak anpil espas kontwa, sa ki fè l ideyal pou resevwa envite pandan w ap prepare repa. Kit ap manje andedan nan zòn manje ki gen anpil espas, ki fasil pou akomode 16 moun, oswa sou pòtay la, ou pral jwi espas pafè pou chak okazyon.

Andedan, kay la gen plafon ki wo 12 pye ak anpil limyè natirèl ki ap koule atravè gwo fenèt yo ak yon plan etaj ouvè. Rezidans sa a anpil moun anvi ofri plis pase ase opòtinite pou personnaliser espas vivan ou pou adapte ak estil lavi ou. Kay de etaj sa a kouvri plis pase 4,000 pye kare, ak kat chanm ak kat twalèt konplè. Nivo tè a gen yon zòn vivan ouvè ak kat seri pòt frans ki mennen nan jaden an vèt, yon zòn vivan ouvè, twa lòt chanm, ak de twalèt an suite ak yon lavan. Garaj ki atache ak yon dezyèm kwizin itilitè konplete premye etaj la.

Sou dezyèm nivo a, ou pral jwenn yon gwo plan etaj ki gen anpil limyè ak yon gwo sal manje ak kwizin chèf, ak anpil espas pou bèl resepsyon. Jis soti nan plan etaj ouvè a se yon den, chanm prensipal ki gen ladan yon twalèt an suite spacious, ak yon gwo placard ki louvri sou yon pòtay ekran prive ak pòtay mahogany.

Avèk melanj inik li nan cham istorik ak fini modèn, pwopriyete sa a ofri yon eksperyans vivan eksepsyonèl ki sitiye nan youn nan kote ki pi deziyan nan zòn nan; ki ideyalman plase tou pre Village Lane, jis kèk etap soti nan magazen peyi Orient, kan sosyete istorik la, klib yacht, marina, bèl boutik, ansanm ak plaj ki tou pre ak jitney a. Tout sa a nan kominote Orient Village ki soudé, ki trè seek, ki vrèman san parèy.

This exceptional property, once a Victorian firehouse built by Captain Vail in the 1800s, was replaced in 1938. The current owners have made thoughtful and significant upgrades, providing a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer to own a piece of history in coveted Orient Village. This historic firehouse residence stands proudly on Orchard Street, surrounded by beautifully planted, intimate gardens that create a private sanctuary.
Set behind a hedge just steps from Village Lane, the property is flanked by specimen trees and shrubs. Meandering blue stone and slate patios, ornamental grasses, perennials, and an open lawn area lead to an outdoor shower and storage shed. From the garden, a wide staircase ascends to expansive mahogany decks and large screened porch on the second floor, offering water views and incredible sunsets. The second story decks are accessible directly from the newly renovated, light-filled chef's kitchen, creating an inviting space for dining and entertaining. The kitchen features Chefs appliances, ample storage, and plenty of counter space, making it ideal for hosting guests as you prepare meals. Whether dining inside in the spacious dining area, which easily accommodates dinner for 16, or on the deck, you’ll enjoy the perfect setting for every occasion.
Inside, the home boasts soaring 12-foot ceilings and an abundance of natural light flooding through large windows and an open floor plan. This coveted residence offers ample opportunities to personalize your living space to suit your lifestyle. The two-story home spans over 4,000 square feet, with four bedrooms and four full bathrooms. The ground level features an open living area with four sets of French doors leading to the lush garden, an open living area, three additional bedrooms, and two ensuite bathrooms and laundry. The attached garage and a second utility kitchen completes the first floor.
On the second level, you’ll find a large, light filed open floor plan with a large dining room and chef's kitchen, and plenty of space for grand entertaining. Just off the open floor plan is a den, the primary bedroom suite which includes, a spacious ensuite bathroom, and a large walk-in closet that opens to a private screened porch and mahogany deck.
With its unique blend of historic charm and modern finishes, this property offers an extraordinary living experience located in one of the area's most desirable locations; ideally positioned near Village Lane, just steps from The orient country store, historical society campus, yacht club, marina, lovely shops, as well as nearby beaches and the jitney . All of this is set within the close-knit, highly sought-after Orient Village community that is truly one of a kind.