1514 Petronia Street, Key West - Just Listed

 

The listing Broker describes this 1,717 Sq Ft home this way:

"Located on a picture perfect street in the Meadows, this stunning home was built with high end finishes in 2008. Features include 11 ft. coffered ceilings and 8 ft. glass doors that open to a private heated pool and spa plus and outdoor shower. The spacious kitchen has custom cabinets, s/s appliances and a home office. Upstairs are two bedrooms including a luxurious master suite with a private balcony and gorgeous views. This home is walking distance to Garrison Bight marina for boaters and water sports. This home is part of an 8 unit association but feels like a single family home and is being offered fully furnished. There are plenty of extras including a covered gated carport, new pool heater, full house generator, wind rated construction, low maintenance & it's pristine!"

1514 Petronia Street was chosen as the model home for the Meadows Development because it has the very best location.The house sits in a park like setting at the corner of Eisenhower Drive. The estate across the street runs from Eisenhower to Pearl Street. There's no need to worry about something dreadful being built there. The house has all the charm of an Old Town home, but all of the sophistication demanded by discerning buyers - like tall ceilings, big bathrooms, parking, pool, low cost insurances.

While all of the homes shared the same high end cabinetry and flooring, this model home has the coffered ceilings and built-in media center in the living room.

 Four of the homes have two story turrets that provide both drama and utility to this home. The main floor turret is a built in office just off the kitchen. The windows look out to the park like setting which provides a distraction from dealing with the woes of the internet. 

The bigger distraction is located on the far side of the living room - the private heated pool, spa, and outdoor shower. The view is totally private. You should get steady sun through mid afternoon. The foliage has nicely matured. The house has a whole house generator and additional storage located on the west side. Automatic gates open into the private alley to the covered carport.

The master bedroom and en-suite are the constitute the entire second floor of the house. The guest bedroom, shown below, is located above the carport wing. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and the cute turret for conjuring. The bathroom is enormous. There is a Jacuzzi tub, large shower, double sinks, and WC in the closet hallway which is HUGE! The second floor front porch over looks the estate across the street. Checkout that view. 

The guest bed and bath are located in a separate section of the house over the carport. Totally privacy for the the owner, family, or guests in each part of the house. If you think you require and third bedroom, think again. Why pay an additional couple of hundred thousand dollars. Rent your family or friends a room for a day or so.

I want to share a brief pictorial history of the area before these homes were built.

This 1920 aerial photo shows Pine and Petronia Street with just one building - the Hikubess Weskyan Church which was razed in 2005 and two grand houses to the north. North Beach was located across the street to the east.The body of water is the Garrison Bight. There used to be a swimming area at the end of Division Street before the street was renamed Truman Avenue. The swimming area went away when Truman was extended eastward into what is now North Roosevelt Boulevard.

I started photographing the area in 2006 just as The Meadows Development was getting started The old church and a small apartment building on Pearl were taken down and framing began. At the same time the grand house at 720 Eisenhower Drive was being restored.

I sold 1514 Petronia Street twice, once when it was brand new and the second time when that owner moved a waterfront property. And I sold two other homes in The Meadows. CLICK HEREto view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos of this home offered at $1,445,000. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. to schedule a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.. listing brokerage. I think you will love this place. 

1514 Petronia Street, Key West - Former Model Home at The Meadows of Key West

Just Listed by yours truly, 1514 Petronia Street, Key West. While this stunning home may look old, it is anything but old. Every detail of this former model home at The Meadows of Key West is done with style, function, and cost-saving ownership in mind.  The home was built new in 2008 and offers 1717 sq ft of luxurious living behind a white picket fence on a street of beautiful homes.  No need to worry about the neighbors on this block. The Garrison Bight Marina is just a stone's throw to the east - it can even be seen from the master bedroom. Old Town is within walking or biking distance.

The home at 1514 Petronia Street is part of The Meadows Condominium Association which is land based association comprised of eight homes. Each home is located on a fee simple lot. The association exists to provide access to rear carport parking via gated driveway and management of storm water runoff. Each homeowner pays his or her individual property insurance and maintenance expenses. (Wind insurance on this home is just $610 and Harzard is only $1207 because of the quality construction and materials used. Compare those rates to much smaller old houses or larger homes in our area.)

The homes were built with top of the line materials and craftsmanship. This home features soaring 11' ceilings in the living area and kitchen. The living area has an elegant coffered ceiling and built-in media center not available in other homes. The extra high base board and crown molding give this home extra pizazz. The kitchen has top of the line stainless steel appliances (including a full gas range not available in other units), beautiful granite and solid wood cabinets. A two story turret is an adjunct to the kitchen and is configured as a home office. There are lots of windows in the kitchen so your cooking will not be a chore but a dream. Look across the street to the three million dollar estate instead of looking toward a fixer-upper. There is also a wet bar in the living room. The floors on the first floor are travertine marble. The stairway and second floor bedrooms have wood floors. The master bedroom features a second turret which is a great place to relax and read a book or maybe to write one. The ceiling is vaulted so the master bedroom has an especially large feel, yet the turret makes the space so cozy. If you peer through the window to the east you have a partial water view of the Garrison Bight Marina. The master bath includes a double vanity, shower, Jacuzzi tub, separate water closet, and lots and lots of closets. The master bath is just opulent. I challenge you to find any more luxurious bath in Key West for less than $2 million. You won't find one.

Architectural details including crown molding, extra high baseboards, soaring ceilings, top of the line kitchen and bath cabinetry, the finest Kohler bath fixtures, two story porches and solid wood doors. All windows and doors are impact resistant. Hardiboard siding means the exterior is virtually maintenance free. Decorative shutters give the home character and provide filtered views from a couple of rooms. The wood doors on the first and second floor front are massive and of the highest quality. The 8' sliding doors that separate the living area from the pool are hurricane impact resistant to 155 mph that open wide to let the outside become part of the inside. A private gated driveway leads to the carport and a separate entry to the private pool and spa area. Each home is completely fenced and beautifully landscaped. This home is located on a corner lot so it has lots of separation from the other nearby homes. CLICK HERE to view more photos.

Eight foot tall glass doors open out to the sunny heated pool with waterfall and adjacent spa. A lush tropical garden flanks the house on the east side where the owner has installed a potting table. There is even a private outdoor shower hidden amid the flora and fauna.  The other side of the house contains a whole house generator and other mechanical equipment. The carport is accessed via gated private driveway. The carport area includes additional storage. There is a place for everything is this home as compared to some places where you may need to rent a storage locker.

CLICK HERE to view the mls datasheet on 1514 Petronia Street which is offered for sale at  $1,200,000.  Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing of this Prime Key West Property. I am the listing agent on this home, and I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.