3611 Flagler Avenue
is a recently listed single family home plus guest cottage located in
the new town area of Key West. This property was built in 1963 and has
been continuously maintained. The place almost looks like new. The home
and guest cottage sit on a 10,000 sq ft lot (100' x 100') behind a
privacy wall and lush vegetation that shields the property from the
street. The listing Realtor describes the property this way:
"Lovely
home on 10,000 sq. ft. of land surrounded by mature foliage, fully
fenced &; discretely tucked behind a concrete block wall. This
property has been lovingly cared for &; scrupulously maintained
by the Owners for decades. The main home is a concrete block split level
2 bedroom/2 bath with tile floors, large living room, lots of windows,
separate dining area, central air &; a wine cellar/storage/
workshop area under the house. There is a covered outdoor dining area
overlooking the pool. The guest house is a 2/1 with a large screened
porch also overlooking the pool. Privacy at every turn; an unexpected
hidden oasis with plenty of room for family &; friends. Close to
the beaches &; Gulfside shopping but still just a bike ride to
Old Town."
All
I can say is that the agent got it right. I went to view the house not
expecting a lot. Boy was I wrong. I have been in a lot of houses and I
usually notice little things (or sometimes big things) where owners let
problems fester. I didn't see issues here. I saw a house that has been
properly cared for. A new owner may want to swap out kitchen cabinets or
update the bathrooms. But neither remodel job would make this house any
more livable or make it function any better. That's because what you
see is not broken and does not need to be fixed.When "bargain" shoppers
search for houses to buy, they often assume they will need to spend more
money to redo a place, replace a roof, replace windows or doors, add a
pool, etc. Those little projects can add up to substantial amounts of
money. Building records show upgraded electric service, pool, new
shutters and new roof in the past ten years or less. That will mean a
substantial savings to a buyer who might have to add or replace those
items in a different property.
The
original front entry is no longer used. Instead, entry is now located
at the rear which is an elevated porch area that overlooks the pool and
rear garden. This arrangement provides more usable living space to
accommodate the grand piano in the living room. But there is plenty of
space inside this area for lots of furniture and memorabilia. The
dining area is located off to the side of the kitchen which opens into
the dining area. The natural give-and-take set up creates and inviting
atmosphere where food and drink can be shared.
A
small riser of three stairs topped by Cuban tiles and set off by
delicate wrought iron rails leads to the upper level where there are two
bedrooms and two baths.
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| Front Bedroom |
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| Rear Bedroom with Pool View |
The
guest cottage sits to the left rear of the parcel. Like the main house,
the guest cottage has a covered outside porch that overlooks the sunny
pool. This area is protected from the house view just a bit by more
tropical foliage. Adjacent is a screened porch. The living area in the
cottage is quite spacious and super clean as well. The kitchen is
located on the far wall and has all the essentials. There are two
bedrooms and one bath in this cottage plus it has a laundry room. This
is a fine place for a real mother-in-law or about to be emancipated
minor who needs his or her own space. (If I let a relative use this
space, I'd charge about $1500 per month which is about the going rate
for something like this.)
You
just have to see this beautiful sunny pool. Wow! Could you get a great
Key West tan basking here. The pool is a real pool, not some imitation
of a pool like you often find in a small cramped yard in Old Town.
CLICK HERE to view a slide show of photos I took of this home.
3611Flagler Avenue is offered at
$587,000.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and listing photos. Better than that, please call me,
Gary Thomas,
305-766-2642,
to arrange a private showing of this really comfortable Key West
property. This is really nice home that will appeal to a wide audience
of buyers. I am a buyer agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred
Properties Coastal Realty, Inc.
