Just Listed,
1126 Stump Lane,
Key West. Buyers who want a cute getaway place in the Florida Keys will probably need to act quickly to grab this adorable Key West Cottage. The last time it was listed for sale it went under contract in a matter of days. Let's consider what once was and what now is for this adorable cottage and this quiet location.
Stump Lane runs only one block long from White Street to the east to Frances Street to the west and is situated between Fleming Street to the north and
Southard Street to the south. Click
GOOGLE MAP for an aerial view of the location. In his book
The Streets of Key West: a History Through Street Names,
J. Willis Burke says "Running parallel to Curry is Stump Lane, once
called Garrison due to its location near the Army barracks. Stump Lane
is named for the Charles Stump family." [I think Mr. Burke is confused. I checked the Historic Sanborn Fire Maps from 1889 to 1912 to determine when 1126 Stump Lane first appeared on the map. This house was this lot as early as the 1889 map when the street was identified as Barracks Lane, not Garrison. The name Stump Lane first appeared on the 1912 map and referenced back to Barracks Lane as the prior street name.] The Army barracks were an integral part of the US military presence in Key West for decades preceding and after the Civil War. Many of the surrounding homes and small businesses related to the military in some fashion. The Key West Armory building (600 White Street) can be seen to the rear of 1126 Sump Lane in the above photo as well as the aerial photo below which was taken in the 1920s. The photo below that shows members of the Key West Armory in 1907.
I you walk or ride your bike down Stump Lane you will surely pause for a moment or two to listen to the sound of the fountain at front. The covered front porch provides a comfortable place to pass time with your neighbors - the few that there are on this slow lane of of Key West.
This cottage is set up similar to many of the cigar maker cottages you are used to seeing. However, it is different in that there is an addition on the right side. That addition created a covered entry from the porch into the hallway which runs from the front of the house to the living room with its cathedral ceiling. The size of this room is totally unexpected and welcoming. You just don't see this type of space in houses like this.
Fans of the traditional clear coated (natural) Dade County Pine walls will fall in love with the walls here. They are trimmed with bright white crown molding and baseboards. There is a built-in bookcase in the living room which provides space to display books, art, and TV. The ceiling is painted white which makes the Dade walls appear even richer.
The entire house (all 570 square feet) was thoroughly renovated in 2005 when the foundation and pier system were replaced (including piers, sills, center beam, joists, and sub-flooring). At the same time much of the original framing and siding were replaced. The mechanical systems (water, sewer, and electric) have been replaced as well. The current owner added a new mini-split air conditioner in the past two years. And the roof has been replaced. The owner just finished replacing the deck.
The kitchen is located at the right rear and the bathroom is at the left rear. Both were replaced during the renovation. There is an outdoor shower located behind the house and adjacent to the covered laundry area. Fans of
gas cooking will appreciate the fact that this little home comes with a gas stove and gas hot water heater.
The bedroom is located at the front of the house. This is the only room with wood floors. The other rooms all have muted gray tone tile floors. The bonus room off to the right can be used as a bedroom space - it can accommodate a single bed. Or it could be used as a home office.
The outdoor space is amazing. The owner fabricated a custom iron gate located next to the side addition. A new AZEC deck system runs most of the length of the lot to the rear where there is a second fountain. was just added as well. This area gets sunshine for most of the day. It's private as well as compared to many places in Old Town.
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Everybody knows the value of location. This cottage home is located within easy walking distance to two neighborhood convenience stores, several restaurants, and many of the gyms and yoga studios near Truman and White. The Historic Seaport and Duval Street are about an eight to ten minute walk. The current owners have a scooter and zip around town and can get almost anywhere (even the big grocery stores and SEARS) within minutes. This location is the opposite of being near Duval - you won't hear the noise or listen to the late night lost souls lamenting their lives as they try to find their errant boyfriends or spouses or their way back to the hotel or guest house. Not much happens on this little slow lane and that works out just fine for the folks who call this place home.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS data sheet on
1126 Stump Lane, Key West offered by Preferred Properties Key West at
$549,000. I am the listing agent on this tiny gem. Please call me,
Gary Thomas,
305-766-2642. It's easy to see. It comes
fully furnished with some personal items excluded.
