The new
lower price on
734 Amelia Street really is something to shout about, because it makes the newly constructed home an
even better value. Few vacation visitors and locals probably don't recognize this location. This stretch of Amelia
Street runs east from Simonton St to Windsor Lane. It was omitted in the
Historic Historic Sanborn Fire Maps from 1889 through 1912. St. Mary's
convent school yard was and still is located across the street where a
tall stone wall insulates the school yard from public view. The convent burned years ago and much of the yard remains open today. One of the
maps referred to the entire area as "tropical gardens". I found the
black and white aerial photo below taken in 1960. I added a notation to
show the location of the home that was located at 734 Amelia at that time. I also
found a photo of the former house that was razed. The lot sat vacant
for as many years as I can recall. The vacant lot explains how the current owner
obtained permission to build a new house in a town where old homes are
treasured.
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| The original house was razed many years ago. |
The listing Realtor describes 734 Amelia Street this way:
Historic design w/modern, new construction amenities. 2,100sqft home &
3,939sqft property features 3 large, en-suite bedrooms, including 2 masters, one
on the 1st floor. Rooms designed for maximum privacy & high-end living. 2nd
floor master boasts double closets & private balcony. The 2nd bedroom also
has a balcony. The 3.5 bathrooms are equipped w/shower wands & Bluetooth
audio. Main floor designed for perfect indoor-outdoor living & entertaining.
Open floor plan flows onto the Trex composite deck w/ its wrap-around, covered
entertainment area near the spa that tumbles into the pool. Hand-scraped,
engineered oak flooring leads into chef's kitchen featuring quartz counter tops,
an induction cook top, built-in microwave drawer, a high-power, ultra-quiet
dishwasher & extra-large 34-cubic foot refrigerator. Entertainment center
& outdoor kitchen w/ a commercial-grade ice maker. X Flood Zone & w/
no-maintenance Hardie siding, built to withstand 180 mph winds. Gated,
off-street parking.
The first things I noticed were the handsome wood
floors and the stylish staircase that leads to the second floor.
My eyes were then drawn to the rear of the home where the great room is
located. This area is bright and welcoming. Two sets of impact glass
doors open out to the partially covered rear deck. Another door opens to
the east side deck. Windows on either side provide garden views. The entire living area is bright and cheerful. I had to touch the
quartz counter-tops which are impregnated with just a touch of color. What
I thought was a simple French door refrigerator is actually a large
refrigerator with normal cold food storage on top and frozen fools on
the bottom. The built-in breakfast bar will keep the chef a part of
whatever is going on inside this area. The guest powder room is located
off the kitchen. Note the crown molding, extra large baseboards,
handsome real wood doors.
Interior furnishings provided by Ben Teague Design, Key West. Ben is a talented young designer with a great sense of style. And he has a real gift for selecting the right colors and fabrics to change ordinary into extraordinary.
The covered deck, pool, and garden area will probably be an integral part of the living which occurs in this home. The covered deck wraps around the rear of the house. The mini-bar is on the east side. It has a built in refrigerator, ice machine, storage, and bar sink. Of course there's a grill as well. The pool side deck. There is a built-in automatically elevated
television system where the TV will rise out above the cut stone base. Recessed lights and classy Trex deck systems add to the ambiance of this outdoor living area. Note also the old school design of the new fangeled impact windows and doors. These doors and windows not only sound proof the house, but also greatly reduce the wind insurance premium year after year after year. Remember also this home is located in the X zone for flood insurance purposes. That means a lender will not require flood insurance here.
There is a built-in automatically elevated
television system where the TV will rise out above the cut stone base. Imagine sitting on the deck at night watching TV and taking a quick dip in the pool or sitting in the spa..
There is a first floor bedroom which is large enough to serve as a
master bedroom in later years when climbing the stairs may become a
challenge. Windows on two walls allow generous light to enter this
space. The en-suite bath is large and comfortable. Each bathroom
is unique as to vanities, shower enclosures, and tiles. All have select porcelain floors.There are two very large guest bedrooms with ensuite baths on the second floor. The master bedroom has a deck which over looks the pool below. The front guest bedroom has a covered front porch with views of St. Mary's Basilica through the church grounds.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and more listing photos of 734 Amelia Street that is now offered at
$1,595,000. 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.
