Living Moments from Castle Otttis & Cap’s on the Water

Imagine stepping out of your front door and within moments, standing before a castle. Not just any castle—but a hand-sculpted stone fortress, inspired by 1,000-year-old Irish abbeys, towering over the landscape like something from a dream. Now imagine your evening ending just down the road, sipping a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc at one of Florida’s most celebrated waterfront restaurants as the sun melts into the Intracoastal.
This is not fantasy. This is **Vilano Beach**—and this is life at **408 Third Street**.

Castle Otttis: A Sculpture of Spirit and Stone

Just a short stroll—or a breezy golf cart ride—from 408 Third Street stands the awe-inspiring Castle Otttis (yes, with three t’s). Built between 1984 and 1988 by artists Ottis Sadler and Rusty Ickes, this 50-foot-tall architectural marvel was never meant to be lived in or sold. Instead, it stands as a spiritual sculpture, a handcrafted homage to early Christian sanctuaries and ancient Irish castles.

What makes it so extraordinary isn’t just the dramatic presence or its 7 million pounds of concrete and cypress wood—it’s the story. From its hand-built masonry to its sacred silence, Castle Otttis evokes reverence, curiosity, and timeless beauty. Appointments are required to visit, making it a truly exclusive landmark in your own backyard.

Caps on the Water: Sunset Dining Redefined

Follow the road a few blocks from Castle Otttis and you’ll find Cap’s on the Water, a destination that defines coastal fine dining in St. Augustine. It’s where new coastal cuisine meets southern elegance, all framed by Florida’s most spectacular sunsets.

Dine on the expansive deck overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, enjoy oysters at the Sunset Oyster Bar, or toast to the evening beneath the covered pavilion with a handcrafted cocktail in hand. Cap’s boasts over 500 wine selections, an elevated Mediterranean-meets-Southern menu, and the kind of ambient charm that turns locals into regulars and travelers into loyal fans.

It’s not just a restaurant—it’s an experience. One that pairs perfectly with life at 408 Third Street.

A Lifestyle Defined by Wonder and Waterfront

Owning a home at 408 Third Street places you at the intersection of historic grandeur and refined leisure. With Castle Otttis and Cap’s on the Water just a heartbeat away, your everyday surroundings become a curated collection of the extraordinary.

This is more than a neighborhood. It’s a coastal enclave where art, architecture, and appetite live in harmony—just steps from your front door.

Why just visit paradise when you can live in the heart of it?