2009 Old County Rd, Daphne, AL 36526

Andante is a one of a kind estate, whose name is derived from the musical term which means a relaxed tempo. With 99 front feet directly on Mobile Bay on a 3 acre wooded lot, and within a short walking distance from Bayside Academy, it is an elegant and timeless custom-designed estate residence which also appeals to families at all stages of life. The elegant ambience embodies a relaxed tempo, befitting the musical term of its name. Featuring Continental architecture, the 4 bedroom 4 1/2 bath main residence features numerous gorgeous custom interior finishing elements throughout in the 12 ft. high ceilings on the main floor with mulit-layered custom crown molding, cherry cabinetry, appitong hardwood and travertine marble flooring. Upper floors have 10 ft. ceilings. There are 4 custom fireplace mantels ( 3 wood-burning and 1 gas- all with gas ignition) , upscale kitchen appliances and fixtures, custom-designed beveled and stained glass windows and doors, garden-side and bayside fountains and so much more. And that is just the beginning of the unique features of this one of a kind estate. Additionally, there is a triple garage in the motor court attached by a short covered breezeway which welcomes you home with a gorgeous view of the bay. It has a guest suite with en-suite full bath above it. An additional nearby area off the private driveway to the east of the main residence offers additional parking for larger events as well as a discreet parking area, buffered by a rose garden and wooded area, for possible RV storage. Further up the winding 800 ft. driveway to the east, is a maintenance equipment cottage enclosed by an attractive privacy fence. On the sunset bayside west of the residence, a stairless walkway gently leads from the patio to the bayside rose garden, gently slopes through a natural gulley, and on to the wharf and pier house, with a lower crabbing pier and two boat houses. It is perfect for relaxing or entertaining friends and family of all ages. The fenced bayside yard is ideal for pet safety. This property is protected by a multi-level security system as a pro-active and preventive measure. Windows throughout the residence have just recently been replaced in 2019 with high-quality Marvin windows built for long-term durability for the conditions in our local climate. There is a full, unfinished basement on the lowest level for storage. Since the basement is below ground level, it is naturally at a comfortable temperature year-round. Andante was built by Joe Vinson and James Ray.