Welcome to ARDEA, which includes 107 acres of forest which runs all the way to the Intracoastal Waterway, making it a very special place. The home is surrounded by beautiful old live oaks. The forest on this property comprises primarily of mature, old growth Southern Pines. It is a beautiful tract of heavily timbered and well managed forest. In addition to the mature pine, it also contains an array of both upland and bottom land species of hardwood trees. These hard woods provide excellent forage and mast production for the abundant wildlife found on the property. The property has an incredibly diverse ecosystem, including an abundance of old growth pine forest and an area of healthy vibrant marsh with all its inherent diversity. It also has unique pine islands located between the residence and the beautiful waterfront at the Intracoastal Waterway.