I showed the truly unique home at 723 Catherine Street last week, and I was amazed by the property. There is not another home like it in Key West. It is truly one of a kind.
From a bottling plant to a contemporary gem, this former cola bottling plant was converted in 1995 into a spacious, open, modern home and is a recipient of the prestigious Ceramic Star for Architectural Preservation Excellence. Lush gardens surround a beautiful pool with a waterfall, an outdoor shower and a large poolside loggia that is great for dining and entertaining. High privacy walls insure peace and quiet. There are three large bedrooms and two and a half baths equipped with elegant modern fixtures. Inside the ceilings soar in the first floor living areas. The gourmet kitchen opens over a breakfast bar to the great room. This property is in the low-flood-hazard x zone.
This home has 2356 sq ft of living space and sits on a 3939 sq ft lot. It was originally offered at $1,500,000, but is now listed at $1,249,000 or $530 per sq ft.
The property definitely has a New York loft type of feel to me. The building is concrete and the floors are decorative concrete. Even though the walls and floors and glass are hard surfaces, the house does not give off what I'll call hard vibes. The simple lines, warm colors, high ceilings, and spacious rooms make this home inviting, not harsh. The open courtyards and pool off the living areas remind you right away that you are not on the Isle of Manhattan but the Island of Key West instead.
This house had been on the market for quite a while and the price reflects both the difficult real estate market in general and the locational issues peculiar to this house. It is located across the street from the Suburban Propane tank farm and offices. There is a trailer court nearby and most of the neighboring homes are not priced as high. Plus the house is not your traditional Conch house. So those factors have had an impact on the pricing and they limit the universe of potential buyers. But for the buyer who wants value and size and a great place to display art, this is the place you need to see.
CLICK HERE to read more about 723 Catherine Street and view more pics. Then if you are really interested, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or e-mail me at kw11101v@aol.com to schedule a showing.
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