$2,000,000
6935 OLD CHURCH Road
Fleming Island, FL 32003
MLS# 2027462
Status: Closed
4 beds  |  3 baths
View of the river side of home
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View of the river side of home View of the St. Johns River to the east View of the dock View of the property front view of the home front view 2 Front view 3 View of the front porch National Historic Register designation Front Porch 2 Front Porch 3 Front Porch 4 Living Room 2 Front entrance Front door and beyond Living room view Living Room 3 Living Room 4 Living Room with entrances to study Doorway to the study Riverfront study Fireplace in the study Dining area Dining area 2 Dining area 3 Riverfront Den Riverfront Den Kitchen 1 Kitchen 2 Kitchen 3 Kitchen 4 Downstairs full Bath Library Hall to Primary Suite Primary Bedroom Bedroom 2 upstairs Bedroom 3 upstairs Bedroom 4 upstairs Riverside Porch view 1 Riverside Porch view 2 Riverside Porch view 3 Riverside Porch view 4 Riverside Porch view 5 Riverside Porch view 6 Riverside Porch view 7 View of back porch View of the side deck Side deck 2 Side deck 3 Side view of the home Note the high bank! Another spectacular river view View of Dock View of Dock and covered slip View of Covered slip View of Dock and covered Slip View of Dock and covered slip View of Dock and Covered slip Note the height above the river! This shows the proximity of the garage and guest apartment to the main house Front view of Guest apartment entry Inside the guest apartment 1 Inside the guest apartment 2 View of the garage building Afternoon view of the tree lined drive Note: this is the only other building on Fleming Island which is on the Natioinal Historic Register Another view of St. Margaret's Church

Property Description
Once in a while, a property becomes available that it is so rare as to be unique. This outstanding estate is part of George Fleming's original 1000 acre land grant, dating from 1796, known as Hibernia. The home, named Holly cottage was constructed in 1897 and is the only remaining home of the 'Old Place' owned by the Fleming family. Along with Saint Margaret's church, located just down this picturesque road, these are the only structures on Fleming Island that are listed on the National Historic Register. Holly Cottage is situated on 4.7 acres and boast over 270 feet of bluff frontage directly on the 3 mile wide St. John's river. This beautiful high and dry property accented with majestic oaks is located in the very heart of Fleming Island on its best street. The shingle style home has beautiful heart pine floors, high ceilings, and elegant features throughout. The main home features four bedrooms and three full baths with a living room, spacious den, and study.

Details
Documents
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Current Price: $2,000,000
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Status: Closed
Sold Price: $2,000,000
Listing Contract Date: 2024-05-23
Location, Tax, and Legal
Country: US
Parcel Number: 38052601469400100
Tax Annual Amount: 20428.95
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Legal Description: PT OF GEORGE FLEMING GRANT SEC38 AS REC O R 1277 P414
Elementary School: Paterson
Middle School: Green Cove Springs
High School: Fleming Island
General Property Information
Lot Size Acres: 4.61
Bathrooms Half: 0
Living Area: 2950
Living Area Source: Public Records
CDD Fee YN: No
Association YN: No
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Frontage Feet: 270
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: From 295, go South on US Hwy 17, through Orange Park and over the Doctors Lake bridge to Fleming Island, continue South to Hibernia Rd and turn Left, pass Publix and go straight (do not turn on Pine Ave) onto Old Church RD. The road will curve Left, the property is down on the Right
Public Remarks: Once in a while, a property becomes available that it is so rare as to be unique. This outstanding estate is part of George Fleming's original 1000 acre land grant, dating from 1796, known as Hibernia. The home, named Holly cottage was constructed in 1897 and is the only remaining home of the 'Old Place' owned by the Fleming family. Along with Saint Margaret's church, located just down this picturesque road, these are the only structures on Fleming Island that are listed on the National Historic Register. Holly Cottage is situated on 4.7 acres and boast over 270 feet of bluff frontage directly on the 3 mile wide St. John's river. This beautiful high and dry property accented with majestic oaks is located in the very heart of Fleming Island on its best street. The shingle style home has beautiful heart pine floors, high ceilings, and elegant features throughout. The main home features four bedrooms and three full baths with a living room, spacious den, and study.
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
List Price/SqFt: 876.27
Sold Price/SqFt: 677.97
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Year Built: 1897
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Electric Range: 1
Ice Maker: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Construction Materials
Brick: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Single Family: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Underground: 1
Exterior Features
Boat Lift: 1
Boat Slip: 1
Dock: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 2
Double Sided: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Wood: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Electric: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Many Trees: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Boat House: 1
Guest House: 1
Parking Features
Circular Driveway: 1
Detached: 1
Garage: 1
Off Street: 1
RV Access/Parking: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Subject To Tenant Rights: 1
Road Frontage Type
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Gravel: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
View
River: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Water: 1
Water Source
Private: 1
Well: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Other: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Front Porch: 1
Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Side Porch: 1
Waterfront Features
Navigable Water: 1
No Fixed Bridges: 1
River Access: 1
River Front: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Split Bedrooms: 1
DPR Eligible
DPR Eligible: No
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 6935
Street Name: OLD CHURCH
Street Suffix: Road
County: Clay
State: FL
Postal Code: 32003
MLS Area Major: 123-Fleming Island-SE
Subdivision Name: George Fleming Grant
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2025-03-24T17:49:15Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-03-03
Close Date: 2025-03-24
Close Price: 2000000
Property Features
Architectural Style: Historic; Other
Levels: Two
Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Double Sided; Wood Burning
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms
Flooring: Carpet; Wood
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Water Connected
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump
Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Underground
Water Source: Private; Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Construction Materials: Brick; Wood Siding
Other Structures: Boat House; Guest House
Exterior Features: Boat Lift; Boat Slip; Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch; Side Porch
Roof: Shingle
Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Detached; Garage; Off Street; RV Access/Parking
Lot Features: Many Trees; Wooded
View: River; Trees/Woods; Water
Waterfront Features: Navigable Water; No Fixed Bridges; River Access; River Front
Current Use: Residential; Single Family
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Gravel
Possession: Negotiable; Subject To Tenant Rights
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Supplements
There is a porch in the front from which to survey the impressive property and porches on the back with commanding views of the river. A separate garage building with an attached guest apartment adds a bedroom and full bath to the total. There is also a dock and boathouse. If you and your family want to fully embrace the history of Fleming Island and add your own chapter to "Margaret's story". This is your last remaining chance!
Listing Office: WATSON REALTY CORP

Last Updated: March - 24 - 2025

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