Passover Lane, Key West as photographed in 1973
I have often written about the virtues of living life on one of the slow lanes of Key West. Passover Lane must be one of the slowest of the slow lanes as possible because it dead-ends about one hundred fifty steps from where it begins across the street from the Key West Cemetery. The gravel lane is but six feet wide. No cars allowed - they would not fit.Three other cottages are sited on this lane.
This is how the listing Realtor describes this special Key West cottage:
"Tucked
away at the end of a quiet, walking Old Town lane sits this beautifully
renovated jewel of a historic home. Twice on the OIRF tour, this
lovely home has it all. Beautiful finishes highlight this wonderful
property with fabulous vaulted ceiling, chef's kitchen and open floor
plan making this a true gem. Lovely master suite with loft and ensuite
bathroom, bamboo floors and decorator finishes. Granite floors add
elegance, stained glass accents and Rick Worth painted doors add Key
West charm. Newly constructed rear deck provides perfect outside peace
and quiet. Make this historic oasis your own Piece of Paradise."
I dug into my old shoebox and found the above photo taken in 1965 which shoes what i assume is pretty much the original home. Note two gabled roofs met on a common plane where the covered front porch provided access to the home. Compare the black and white photo to the2919 color photo below which shows numerous additions and enhancements including new foundation,addition extending the living area under the second gable, new porch, and so forth.
The 924 Sq Ft two bedroom cottage has been thoroughly renovated including new windows, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, roof, plus brick pavers and fencing. All new interiors as well.
This home is offered for sale at $799,000 or $865 per square foot. It is comparable in size to a Presidents Walk town home but priced less expensively and since it is on one level, it offers more real living space. Five Brothers Coffee Shop is located two blocks away to the north and east. The Historic Seaport is four blocks north. There's a gym and several yoga studios four blocks south. And of course Duval Street is but four blocks to the west.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. Then please call me,
Gary Thomas,
305-766-2642, to schedule a showing of
720 Passover Lane. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at
Preferred Properties Key West.
