This home was originally built by the famous local artist, Memphis Wood, & served as her artist bungalow for many years. She has been featured in many magazines as well as TV documentaries. Many of Memphis Woods' art pieces can be found at the Cummer Art Museum, University of North Florida, Jacksonville University & the Mandarin Museum. This property could be considered a historical property based on the history. Purchased by the present owner in 1986, The home was expanded & upgraded w/ a larger kitchen, large garage w/ a 12x7 office area, & 670 SF Florida Room. The property is over an acre & situated on a secluded private road off Mandarin Road. Many large 100-year-old oaks & a private gated entry to the property give it an estate feel. Feels like you are in the country but only minutes away from shopping & dining. Not too many properties like this one in the exclusive Old Mandarin Area. This historic home could be remodeled into a 3 bedroom w/ 3 full baths by converting one bay of the garage into a 3rd bedroom w/ full bath (see virtual photos of the garage showing an example). There is a storage room and office in the garage that could easily be converted into the 2nd bay of the garage, still allowing for a full 2 car garage after the remodel of the 3rd bedroom. Seller is offering a $10,000 allowance for flooring! Roof replaced in 2023, the drain field replaced in 2022, & the septic and pump replaced in 2021. The Trane AC is a 2006.