SNUGGLED INTO THE NORTHEAST CORNER of Florida, Ponte Vedra Beach attracts residents with its utopian seaside vibe, which promises activities such as hiking, biking, paddle boarding, fishing, and combing the beach for sharks’ teeth. It’s the type of leisurely living that offers the perfect reason to purchase a home in the area—even if said property is in serious need of a makeover.
The allure was certainly enough for Allie and Erik Hoag to take a leap of faith and acquire a 5,000-square-foot house just yards from the water on Ponte Vedra Beach Boulevard, one of the most desirablehouse above the garage, boasts views of the Atlantic to the east, the Intracoastal Waterway to the west, Jacksonville Beach to the north, and Guana River State Park to the south. Mere steps from the beach, the dwelling also sits between the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club, two of the area’s iconic private oceanfront resorts. Away from the hustle and bustle of beach restaurants and boutiques, this neighborhood lends itself to an easy, quiet existence, where, most days, you can find homeowners riding their bikes, walking their dogs, and enjoying a laid-back beach lifestyle.
