The asking price on
720 Washington Street, Key West was just reduced to $1,550,000. It is located just a couple of blocks to the north of Higgs Beach in the tony Casa Marian Area. I showed the house just before noon on Saturday. We had looked at another home in the area during the pouring rain. I hate showing homes on gray days (we get them). And hate even more showing homes in pouring rain - but it happens and allows potential buyers experience raw Key West weather. Ten minutes later we arrived at the Washington house - the rain stopped, the skies became bright, and we got to see this house and sunny pool in all its glory.
This 2,138 sq ft home was built new in 1985 and sits behind a mature hedge at the front which gives this property total privacy. We met the listing Realtor at the front door where we admired the grass lawn. There are not that many homes in the area with lawns. It was refreshing. We stepped inside to the foyer looking toward the living room to the left.
The living room rises two stories with its vaulted ceiling. Sliding doors at the rear open out to the pool and rear deck. A separate set of French doors open to the east side yard.
I remembered this house from before and was so excited to see that the pool area had been refreshed. The pool is a sunbather's dream. Lots of sunny skies and total privacy to get that all over Key West tan.
The large master suite with vaulted ceiling also opens out to the pool. I stood the double door entry to this room admiring the view and imagined taking a late night dip in the pool. Then I eyed the toilet in the master bath which reminded me of
Grace & Frankie. You'll laugh. It does not function that way and works quiet well in this time of the pandemic, I suppose.
There is a first floor bedroom with bath plus two more bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath on the second floor. Let's face it, the spiral staircase may not make this house suitable as an active family home, but it should work well as a family retreat as a second home or as primary residence for a couple who need separate office area plus rooms for the occasional guests. By the way, you'll have guests all the time because the beach is so close and upper Duval Street is just a five minute walk.
I've been holed up during the pandemic at my Casa Marina home where I have lived since 1995. What a place to spend the pandemic. People still walk their dogs, play tennis, go to the beach, and now are going back to the gym and many to work. It's better than being in Peoria or Astoria.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and more photos of
720 Washington Street, Key West Florida offered for sale at
$1,550,000 and then call me,
Gary Thomas,
305-766-2642. to schedule a private showing. I am once again a full time Realtor at
Preferred Properties Key West.
