1013 South Street, Key West

La Brisa at the end of Simonton Street C 1895

The La Brisa destroyed by the 1910 Hurricane

1435 Simonton Street in 1955 - former site of La Brisa

It wasn't until I started to write this blog more than a decade ago that I realized there was real life in Key West for decades prior to my arrival. Take for example the former La Brisa once located at the end of Simonton Street at the Atlantic Ocean. More than half of the structure was destroyed by the hurricane of 1910. The remaining (north) building was relocated a half block to the north and four blocks at 1013 South Street where it still sits today and now available for purchase as a single family home.

The listing broker describe the home this way:

" Known as La Brisa, this home has a rich history beginning in the late 1800s as a dance hall at the southernmost point in the continental United States. It was moved to its present location and turned into a grand single family home where it is known for its unique turret roof and wide porches. The interiors offer casual elegance with whitewashed hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen and an open floor plan with views of the pool and gardens. A first floor den with adjoining full bath could serve as a first floor master. The second floor features another master en suite plus two guest bedrooms and bath. High ceilings open to a third floor artists studio and full bath. A large sunny pool is surrounded by decking. Located in the highly desirable Casa Marina area."

The 2.856 sq ft four bedroom four bath house has recently been renovated with a contemporary interior theme with a few throw-backs to yesteryear.

The first thing most people want to see when entering a Key West home is the pool. This home has a new pool set amid swaying palms.

1013 South Street sits on a large Casa Marina Area lot that measures 43 feet wide by 92 feet deep. Higgs Beach and Louie's Backyard are a short stroll to the south.  Duval Street is five blocks to the west. Your guests can always find there way home in the night.  That's the thing about guests who come to Key West. They keep coming back. By the way, this home was recently featured in THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Bragging rights.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and brilliant photos of 1013 South Street Key West offered for sale at $2,100,000. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.