Beachside Villas, Amelia Island, Florida

Amelia Island, which sits quietly on Florida's upper coast just slightly northeast of Jacksonville, has evolved over the years into one of the area's most popular luxury living destinations. One of its hidden jewels is Beachside Villas, tucked inside the 1,350-acre Amelia Island Plantation.

Beachside Villas is a small, gated community of three condominium buildings, each seven stories tall with three units per floor. The bottom floor is set aside for secure parking.

The penthouse in the northernmost of the three buildings, 461 Beachside Villa, is 2,698 square feet of elegance and luxury and boasts several unique amenities. It has three bedrooms, three baths and a gourmet kitchen with appliances furnished. The penthouse has an inviting terrace located off the main room and its glassed enclosure adds sparkle as a Florida room. A stroll onto the terrace reveals a panoramic view of the beach below and the peaceful Atlantic Ocean.

The Florida room is both a place for plants and a subtle hideaway where you can enjoy breakfast and watch the sun rise over the water. This rare and wonderful home carries a $2.2 million price tag.

Map of Amelia Island, FL