627 Elizabeth Street - Sitting Pretty Atop Solares Hill - Key West

627 Elizabeth Street - Key West - by Rick Worth

The Real Deal - Sitting Pretty Atop Solares Hill

Who wouldn't fall in love with an historic Cigar Maker's Cottage in a great Old Town location near everything but far enough away not to be in the middle of it all? The listing Realtor describes 627 Elizabeth Street in Old Town Key West this way:

"Opportunity knocks.This totally remodeled home was awarded the Cert. of Excellence and a Silver Star for 2010. You will feel the attention to details from the moment you step inside. The entire house has Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors. A 2-storey addition was added and there is central HVAC throughout the house. All rooms a wired with cat5 cable for phones and computers. A salt-system, heated pool with a waterfall was installed, and a propane valve is available for your backyard grill. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances.The house is located at the intersection of Elizabeth and Angela Street. This is the highest point on the Island and flood insurance is not required."

The original home was meticulously restored from the ground up including piers and other structural elements. The front entry is located on on the left side of the home. The entry hall has a vaulted ceiling that adds drama and flair as the hall progresses toward the new addition at the rear. Two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath located between them are situated at the front of the home. A convenient guest bath is located at the end of the hallway just before the hallway opens to the living area with an expansive vaulted ceiling. An ever so delicate staircase is located at the far end of the living area. That staircase provides access to the second floor master bedroom and bath at the back of the new rear addition. You will find the deluxe kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and stainless steel appliances located at the rear of the home. French doors from the kitchen out to the large deck and pool area. Offered at $895,000.

Delicate new staircase to the master suite

Living area with lots of custom built cabinetry

The opposite of the compressed and confining feel of most cottage homes

Who wouldn't love a kitchen like this?

Rear deck off the pool

The home has a very elegant but not overstated feel once you enter. Every detail has been attended to but not in such a way as to make you feel uncomfortable. Some houses come across as being so "done" that you don't fell you can sit down. Not here. This home was made for sophisticated but also relaxed living.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet and to view listing photos. I found a virtual tour of this property: CLICK HERE to view. I suggest that you hit the Full Screen tab to maximize the views.

If you would like to see 627 Elizabeth Street or any other property in Key West, please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Reatly, Inc. in Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.