There's a little cottage located at the far end of
a private lane located just south of the swank Gardens Hotel. The street address of this place is
720 Simonton Street (Rear). I dug into the old shoebox and
found a photo taken half a century ago. The
cottage sits at the rear of the deeded private. You'll probably recognize the contemporary house
located next to the driveway. I found a photo of the old commercial
building that occupied the same location years ago.
I
found more photos of other surrounding houses that all appear to have
been built around the same time. They all share that tree lined drive
from Simonton Street to where it ends in a large gravel parking area for
the homes located there. I recently showed 720 Simonton Street Rear and
remembered that I had been back in this hidden area years ago but did
not return because I had no need to go there. I get amazed at how hidden
some places are. This is one of them.
The listing Realtor describes 720 Simonton Street Rear this way:
"Live In The Heart Of Key West Just Steps From All The Attractions On Duval
Street! Cozy Cottage Located Off A Quiet Lane In Old Town With Deeded Off-street
Parking. One Bedroom, One Bathroom, Living-dining Area, And Galley Kitchen.
Sliders Open On Front And Back Of Home To Two Separate Privacy Fenced Decks."
As
soon as you pass the gated entry you realize this cottage is no cigar
maker cottage. Instead, it is slice of life of mid-century American
architecture complete with glass slider doors that provide ample daytime
illumination of the living area located on the other side of the wide
deck.
The
four room house is easy to understand. The living room and dining area
are located in front. The galley kitchen and bathroom are located in the
middle of the house. The spacious bedroom is located at the rear
where there is another set of sliders that open out to a rear deck.
Notice all the closet space in the bedroom. This place just seems to
offer so much living space as compared to some cigar maker cottages
where sometimes rooms are cramped. If you are reaching your 'golden
years' you'll appreciate that all rooms are located on one level. There
are no stairs, no spiral staircase, and no ship's ladder or other
contraption to complicate your life or mobility. And your off street
parking spot it located right outside your front door.
CLICK HERE to see more photos.
720 Simonton Street rear is zoned HNC (1-3) which may allow for future transient rental which would require the purchase
of a transient rental license at additional expense. This property does
not have a transient license and may
not be rented transiently at
this time. Most abutting properties have transient licenses. Just because it is zoned to accept a transient license does not mean that the City of Key West would consent to such a use. The city has a policy against displacing existing residential use with transient use. 720 Simonton Street rear could be rented as a monthly vacation rental. I
think this would make an excellent vacation rental property.. You cannot ask for a better location. It is close to everything but it is serenely quiet.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on
720 Simonton Street rear which is offered for sale at
$519,000. Then please call me,
Gary Thomas,
305-766-2642 to arrange a showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.
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