I took some time off Sunday afternoon and played would-be buyer and checked out the new listing at
1621 Sunshine Drive,
Key West, Florida. I had been inside this home a couple of years ago when it was still under construction. I could not believe my eyes at how quickly the landscaping has filled in and the home has taken on an identity all its own. The listing Realtor describes this
1672 sq ft three bedroom, three bath home this way:
"Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautiful property was newly
constructed in 2013 with custom finishes. Upgrades include travertine tile and
bamboo floors, Brazilian Marinachi granite countertops, gas range,
laundry/utility room with sink, custom closets and much more! French doors
connect the living room to the exquisite back deck and pool area, offering the
best of Key West outdoor living. Both upstairs bedrooms are en-suite and have
private balconies. Built to all the latest codes, the home is elevated and has
impact glass. With off street parking for two cars and a location close to the
Casa Marina, Old Town and the Atlantic beaches, this Midtown Gem has it all!"
This home is one of several that were built in 2012 in a little enclave located just a couple of blocks north of the Atlantic Ocean and just east of White Street. Higg's Beach and Rest Beach are easy walking distance from here. But there is no need to go to the beach for sunshine or to swim as this home has a sunny private pool and a shady tree where the new owner can listen to The Beatles "Good Day Sunshine" and appreciate the good life in living in Key West where the days are sunny almost every day of the year.
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| Lie beneath the shady tree... |
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| Good Day Sunshine |
This home is laid out somewhat similar as you would expect to find in an Old Town home where the great room is located at the rear of the main floor. The living area and kitchen are open and expansive. The ceilings are extra tall (9 feet) as compared to many homes built in earlier years. The doors at the rear open out to the covered rear porch which has steps that lead down to the sunny private pool. Three years ago this property had potential. Today it is real. Real pretty, that is! I was really amazed at how wonderful and private this pool area is and also at how sunny it is. So many houses in Key West have tiny yards and tiny pools.
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| Master Bedroom Balcony Overlooks Pool Below |
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| Master Bath has a Tub and Shower plus Dual Sinks |
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| Second Bedroom, Second Floor. |
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| Second Floor Front Balcony |
This home has
three bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is a first floor bed and bath which might come in handy should using the stairs becomes a challenge. Both upstairs bedrooms have private balconies. The master bath comes with a huge tub and shower.
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| Imagine the Sunset Views from the Front Guest Bedroom Balcony |
A new owner will benefit from the materials used in the construction of this home which include Hardiboard siding, impact windows and doors, and metal roof. Hardiboard is a man-made material that looks like wood siding but bug resistant and stands up to our intense sun and humidity. The impact windows and doors and the metal roof mean your windstorm insurance costs will be much lower. And you won't have to have someone put up the shutters if we get in the path of a storm. Those lower costs multiply year over year which means your investment now will not become a money pit in the future.
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| Five Minutes Away by Foot |
CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and listing photos of
1621 Sunshine Drive which is offered for sale at
$895,000 or $535 per sq ft. Then please call me,
Gary Thomas,
305-766-2642 to schedule an appointment to see this home. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Maybe you'll buy this home and sing "I'm so proud to know she is mine!"
