1407 Petronia Street, Key West - Meadows Magical Makeover

I just saw 1407  Petronia Street for the very first time and was thoroughly amazed by the creativity employed in this home. When I got back to the office I dug into my old shoebox and found the black and white photo below which shows the same house in 1965. There are a couple of obvious differences including the replaced louvered entry door and removed shutters on either side of the front window. Otherwise, the vernacular house resembles a salt box laid on its side. The note on the back of the photo says the house was built in 1906.

1407 Petronia Street is  located in the Meadows Area of Key West. The new aerial photo shows no evidence of the onetime green pastures for which this area was named. The area is, however, still a quiet refuge from the busier happenings a few blocks to the west.

This early twentieth century American home has an early twenty first century European flair. The kitchen was the first major attention grabber. Three glass panel doors recess into the wall and allow you to walk directly out to the pool. This is such an important feature in any house in Key West. We spend so much of our lives outside.

The listing Realtor describes this property this way:

"This traditional Conch style home with an inviting wrap around porch and a cute guest cottage was renovated and redesigned to absolute perfection! The 3 bedroom / 2 baths main house sits on an over sized lot and is designed for entertaining and a relaxed island lifestyle, it features multiple entertaining spaces both inside and out that flow seamlessly together using open doorways, glass sliding doors, a soft cohesive color palate, and the same rich wood and floor materials throughout. Modern European flair awaits the new owner behind a traditional old town Key West facade in one of the most prestigious and peaceful neighborhoods in Old town, the Meadows. The designer Italian kitchen with German appliances is a chef's delight and the focal point in the house. The back patio and lap pool are surrounded by lush landscaping. Beautiful outdoor lighting adds to the relaxing atmosphere of the property. The separate cottage offers a cozy retreat for your guests with it's open living/ sleeping space, a kitchenette and a full bathroom. This is a perfect vacation home or family home with restaurants, schools, parks, tennis and basketball courts in walking/ biking distance. Get your fresh produce and more from the weekly farmer's market at Bayview Park close by. A must see for the discerning buyer."

 

The master bedroom is located opposite the living room. I walked inside and was completely taken by the European style portable closets. I had never seen anything like them. They work wonderfully and provide an immense amount of storage that would have been very expensive to build and which would have eaten a lot of interior living area. The adjacent master bath is quite spacious and has a large walk-in shower.  You will notice no curtains or interior window coverings. There are some exterior Bahama shutters. Trees and tropical foliage provide the rest of the privacy.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and about 44 incredible listing photos of 1407 Petronia Street. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this magical home. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.