818 Carsten Lane, Key West - Just Listed

 

You've arrived at 818 Carsten Lane, Key West. Lucky you! This is one of the sweetest little houses in Old Town and it is now for sale. If you have been watching the Key West MLS much in the past few weeks, you'll appreciate the opportunity to buy a house that is already done and done right. Let's take a look starting from the front porch and work our way to the pool in the rear.

The listing Realtor describes 818 Carsten Lane thus:

"This quintessential conch cottage is located on a charming lane in the heart of Old Town. The picture perfect two bedroom, two bathroom home has all the features you look for in a renovated historic property. The current owners' total renovation left no detail overlooked. Historic features include a shady front porch, a wide entry hall and lots of Dade County pine on the walls and high ceilings throughout the home. The sleek kitchen and baths are beautifully appointed with modern fixtures and finishes and custom built-in cabinetry that perfectly complement the original features of the home. The spacious sunlit open living area has a vaulted ceiling and opens through glass doors to the rear porch, decked yard and pool with unique water feature.This wonderful property is fenced for privacy and has off-street parking."

I wrote about this same house several years ago after it had been updated by a different owner. The prior incarnation was retro-Victorian. The current owner brought the old house into the 21st Century. The Victoriana was removed as were the original floors. All of the interior was updated. Each bedroom has a bath. The master bath has an emergency exit to the outdoor shower. I have seen this in other houses, but this one includes a glass door which allows outside light to flood the inside. The fixtures, lights - everything flows together. One wall in the master bedroom was repurposed as a bookcase style closet with multiple storage places. The old Dade County Pine ceilings now include recessed ceiling lights.

The former new old-style kitchen was replaced by a modern newer kitchen as well, New windows were added in a side bump-out that dramatically expanded the both the light entering the room but also the sense of space. 

 

The covered rear porch was totally updated as well.  A dysfunctional banister was removed and that dramatically opened the view to the pool. New decking was added as well as the outdoor shower visible in the last photo. The side yards provide storage for bikes and water sports equipment. The fence at the rear abuts Carey Lane which I think is the cutest little lane in town. I mention this because the owners on that lane and the abutting properties on Carsten Lane are all cute cottage style homes.

Carey Lane

Carsten Lane

The cuteness of this part of Old Town is intoxicating. CLICK HERE to view the the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos of 818 Carsten Lane Key West offered at $1.279,000. 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. This will sell quickly. There are so few houses in Old Town available.This is in move-in condition.

818 Carsten Lane, Key West, Florida

They don't make Key West cottages any cuter or more perfect than 818 Carsten Lane.  If they did or if they could, everybody would own one. But they don't.  Some places are so special that there is only one. And this is that one!

I found an old photo of 818 Carsten Lane taken fifty years ago. The house was dramatically updated a few years ago. Today the place is picture perfect down to the replica mailbox out front that greets guests as they approach this smart two bedroom two bath cottage style home. The listing Realtor, not me, describes this home as a:

"Delightful cottage on coveted Old Town Key West Lane. Behind the white picket fence a beautiful front porch welcomes you to to this perfectly appointed home. Dade County Pine floors, walls and ceilings throughout the original home that opens up to a fabulous addition with vaulted ceilings. A wall of glass doors fold open to enjoy a covered patio overlooking tropical gardens and views of the heated pool. The kitchen boasts custom cabinetry that has been built around Haitian Art, granite counters and high end appliances. Offered furnished so you could start enjoying this home immediately. It truly doesn't get more charming than this!"

The side hall leads past the bedrooms which are located at the front of the house. The kitchen in located midway in the house. It's adorable. It's so cute you'd hate to cook for fear of messing up the cuteness.  You'll immediately notice the Dade County Pine walls and ceiling. The original wood floors, high baseboards, and crisply painted white woodwork add so much character to this place. The kitchen and living room are a new addition to the home.

The great room was added to the rear of the original house. It has a vaulted ceiling and French doors that open out to the rear covered deck and pool area beyond. There are clean and neat side yards on both sides of this house. The fence at the rear abuts Carey Lane which I think is the cutest little lane in town. I mention this because the owners on that lane and the abutting properties on Carsten Lane are all cute cottage style homes.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and listing photos of 818 Carsten Lane. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a private showing of this delightful home.  Remember this home is offered fully furnished. That means you really can just bring your toothbrush and jammies and start living the Key West lifestyle you have dreamed about. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.