If you are a longtime and loyal reader of this real estate blog, you may remember that I have written several blogs about
715 Frances Street several times over the years. It is one of the most visible of all the eyebrow houses in
Key West. It was built circa 1896 and has been renovated to some degree by each of the recent owners. The current owners have done a masterful job in editing and refining prior renovations and adding their touch to make this home a genuine gem. This is not real estate mumbo jumbo. Let's take a look at what this home looked like before:
The listing Realtor describes
715 Frances Street this way:
"Located
on one of the most desirable streets in Old Town Key West, this classic
Eyebrow house is the epitome of historic luxury renovation. From the
traditional charm of Dade County Pine to the modern gourmet kitchen,
this home combines the very best of both worlds. Featuring professional
grade appliances, hand-crafted Amish-built cabinetry, and quartz
counter tops, the kitchen is built for the discerning master chef.
Adjacent is a spacious dining area with vaulted wood ceilings and a
custom built-in bar. The floor plan flows to a tranquil backyard, with
covered seating and entertainment area, pool, spa, outdoor shower, and
mature landscaping. 3 en-suite bedrooms guarantee comfort and privacy
for all. With off-street parking and proximity to the Historic Seaport,
this home truly has it all."
The house now has 1890 sq ft of interior living space including a good sized first floor bedroom with en-suite bath, living room, custom kitchen, and dining area. Upstairs there are two bedrooms each with en-suite bath. The current owner removed a fairly recent and quite expensive kitchen only to replace it with one that was larger, better equipped, and which opened out to the stunning new backyard with pool and outdoor living area. The main floor bedroom and bath were re-crafted into good usable space.
Upon arrival first time guests will know this is an old home by looking at the Dade County Pine walls and admiring the old staircase. They will also see a spectacular kitchen located to the right rear where French doors open out to the pool and back yard. The new dining has windows on three sides. The first floor bedroom and bath are located just to the right of the entry door This owner re-did each of the existing bathrooms and added a new guest bath which is located off the veranda at the rear of the home.
Built-in closets and a new bathroom made the above second floor north bedroom so totally livable now as compared to prior versions of the same space. Natural light in the bath is just incredible. The views off to the east are of tree tops, not nosy neighbors with telescopes.
The bend in the front roof eave is evident in the photo two above. The south bedroom has closets on either side of the window. A new shower is recessed inside the wall above where there is a window. The bathroom works.
A prior owner added the pool and spa. This owner redid the veranda and added a guest bath on the far side. The landscaping is maturing nicely. Not having some big old house to the rear means this house has privacy. Look at photos in the link at the end. You will see an outdoor shower tucked away as well.
CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. Then please call me,
Gary Thomas,
305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this beautiful home. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at
Preferred Properties Key West.
