Pensacola Beach: Ariola Drive Art Deco House

Pensacola Beach: Ariola Drive Art Deco House:

The master bedroom and bath is separated by closets.

The risers are wood that match the upstairs flooring material.

Fireplaces in the master bedroom and the great room feature marble mantels imported from Greece.

The tub and shower enclosure is faced with marble and glass bricks which functions as a steam room.

The home faces north on Ariola Drive.

There are no columns to impede the view in the upstairs living area.

There are two bedrooms, two baths, a kitchen and a living area in the downstairs guest quarters.

A circular staircase connects the guest quarters to the second floor residence.

The appliances were imported from France.

The staircase bisects the deck leading to the downstairs living area.

There is an enclosed patio area on the east side the house.

The second floor deck wraps around the house and is an extension of the interior living space.

The glass brick tower is the dominant feature of the facade. It functions as the enclosure for the circular staircase.

The house was rebuilt in 1995. Stainless steel trim and hardware were added to the exterior finishing.

Every room has the advantage of a large expanse of windows or skylights on both floors.

A hot tub is sunken into the deck off the master bedroom.

A boardwalk leads from the backporch to the beach.

The kitchen is located on the west side of the second floor. It features a catering kitchen and wine cooler.

The view is facilitated by glass balcony railings. The fence on the beach is a dune building line trap the blowing sand.

The 24 foot ceilings give the room a spacious, open feeling.

Dunes on the side and front are held in place by the extensive root system of sea oats.

There is a wide expanse of beach between the waterfront and the home.