Just Listed 526 Grinnell Street, which the listing broker describes the property this way:
"Located in one of the most desirable blocks in Old Town Key West...Grinnell Street between Southard and Fleming Streets, this beautifully appointed Conch cottage is perfect in every way. The welcoming front porch, ideal for watching the world go by, opens to the living room with gorgeous wood floors, white shiplap walls and vaulted ceiling with cove lighting. Adjoining the living room is a beautiful high-end kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartzite countertops, designer tile backsplash and a custom-made walnut topped bar. The chic bathroom is adjacent to the downstairs bedroom. The bedroom opens through French doors to a small private porch. The upstairs has French Oak flooring with an ample sized guest bedroom and enough room for an office area. This is the perfect winter getaway or full time home. Most furnishings convey."
I showed this charming little home several times the last time it was on the market. It is a little doll house. And it sits amid a bunch of other perfect or near perfet homes in a great Old Town location. I wrote about 920 Cornish Lane two weeks ago. It sold in just a couple of days on the market. This one probably will too.
Talk about street appeal, this home has that. The front porch sits up to provide perfect people viewing perspective of the comings and goings on this street. 5 Brothers is located up at the corner of Southard Street, Azur is located down on the next corner at Fleming Street, and Old Town Bakery is located at the end of that block at Eaton Street. The Historic Seaport and all the shops, entertainment, and restaurants are a couple of minutes further. Ducal Street is an easy five to ten minute walk depending on how long you stop to take a selfie.
The charm continues when you enter the house. It's a small house but it presents itself very well. Everything is perfect. The ceiling in the living area is vaulted expanding the spatial feel of that space. The kitchen is bright and cheery. And there is space for more than two people to actually prepare meals or cocktails at one time.
I checked the Historic Sanborn Fire Maps to determine the approximate age of this home. It appears in the 1889 Map when it was identified as 235 Grinnell Street. The street number changed to 526 by the time the 1892 map was published. Cornish Lane is located about 25 feet north of this home The 1889 and 1892 Maps show a swath of empty space identified as Goats Retreat. Remember way back then this island was pretty much self-sustainable. I presume those grazing grounds became guest cottages, pool, and gardens in the years that followed. This property did not expand in lot size. The outdoor space consists of that super attractive front porch and this shelter back area.
Recent improvements to this house include new roof and new air conditioner. Most of the furniture conveys. This place is in move-in condition.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and numerous listing photos of 526 Grinnell Street offered for sale at $849,000. 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. Don't wait.
