1100 Flagler Avenue is a stunning example of true Mid-Century Modern Architecture and is one of Key West's
most beautiful residences. The main house and guest house feature walls
of glass overlooking the tropically landscaped gardens. The house was
originally built in 1958 and has been remodeled and tweaked a bit by
various homeowners over the decades including author Judy Blume when the
home was featured in Architectural Digest in 2016. I dug into my old
shoebox and found photos of the house way back when.
I
actually live one block north of this incredible property. I drive by
it a dozen times a week. I took the photo immediately below in 2016
which shows a banyan tree anchoring the corner lot. The two following
photos show the location after Hurricane Irma toppled the giant banyan.
The house was not damaged. The last photo from 2018 shows that owner's
addition of a brick fence that curves the corner.
The
expanded house is now 3,522 square feet of living space situated on a
massive 15,336 square foot lot located just four blocks from the
Atlantic Ocean and Higg's Beach. Louie's Backyard (that is not a
neighbor but a posh restaurant and Doggie Beach are located just a
couple of blocks to the west.
Blume
and her husband hired Key West architect Tom Pope who added walls of
windows opening to the gardens where now the inside and outside are one.
Raymond Jungles did the landscaping. The current owner is the second to
own since the Blume and her husband sold. Let's take a quick look.
The house had five bedrooms and five baths. The outdoor shower is a work
of art. Notice the showed extending out from the wall. I use my outdoor
shower almost every day of the year - even the few days that get chilly
and even in the rain. I just turn the water temperature up a bit
higher. Looking up at the sky and seeing palm trees swaying is just
awesome. Try it. You'll love it.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos of 1100 Flagler Avenue, Key West now offered for sale at $3,995,000. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private tour of this very private treasure. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. I have lived in the Casa Marina neighborhood for 25 years. You will love it.
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