1435 South Roosevelt Blvd. #1001 - Key West

JUST LISTED 1435 South Roosevelt Boulevard #1001 in Key West, Florida is 2192 sq ft stand alone private residence in the Coconut Mallory Compound. Loyal readers may not recognize the address, but I am sure you know the location on the eastern shores of our lovely island home.

I added an arrow to show the location of 1435 South Roosevelt #1001. This photo was taken in the 1990s. Since then the Navy Hospital has been totally rebuilt and many of the buildings visible then are now gone. However, the historic three story Casa Roma Tower is still visible from the street and  also from one of the bedrooms in this home. Not shown in this older photo is the new dock and boat slips appurtenant to the Coconut Mallory Compound. More about that later.

The listing Realtor describes this home this way:

"At the Gateway to Key West surprise yourself beyond all your expectations with this one of a kind residence. All on one level, walled for privacy in the Coconut Mallory Condo compound. The house opens onto an outside logia for year round relaxing and entertaining with a large private pool. Large living/dining and kitchen with top of the line appliances, icemaker and wine cooler. There are 3 en-suite oversized bedrooms and bathrooms with ample closets. In addition there is a small office off the kitchen with built-ins that could be converted to a 4th bedroom. 2 Car garage and parking courtyard. 30 ft. boat slip available separate from purchase for$150,000. Monthly fee is $1170 includes exterior insurances, water, electric and basic cable. Hurricane doors and windows."

Master Suite

Office

Guest Bedroom - This room has park-like views of the new Navy Hospital and Grounds

Separate Guest Suite

Entrance to the totally separate guest suite is off the far end of the large and sunny pool. The suite includes a mini-kitchen and seating area. The suite is as styled and detailed as the rest of the house.  Not shown is the private garage with a separate entrance off South Roosevelt Blvd.

The buyer of this home can also purchase a private 30 foot boat slip at the Coconut Mallory Resort for an additional $150,000.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet on this property which is offered at $1,450,000. After you have looked at the photos, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to set up a private showing of this property. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

1316 Villa Mill Alley, Key West - A Private Shangri-La

I often write about the joy of owning a home on one of the slow lanes in Key West. Since most of the Old Town lanes are often sandwiched in between large blocks, the houses on the lanes are often cottages as opposed to larger homes. These homes are ofttimes located on smallish one-way streets that may only one or two blocks long. Some locals probably could not tell you where many of these little lanes are located because they are tucked away from view.  Such is the case for the new listing at 1316 Villa Mill Alley. Villa Mill Alley is located about one half block east of Simonton Street just south off United Street. This is a small enclave of very expensive homes with a location few people know exists situated just on the edge of the Casa Marina Area. 

I found the old aerial photo  pictured above taken of the Casa Marina Area in 1930. I added an arrow to show where the original home at 1316 Villa Mill Alley was later built. Upper Duval Street is located a block and a half to the west. Today the lot measures 110' X 80.26' or 9,775 sq ft. The Monroe County Property Appraiser shows the square footage of the property as 2200 sq ft. The property was just completely renovated and expanded. I think the property appears to be much larger because of the connective walkways between the buildings which make up this incredible Key West home.

There are two entrances to the home both of which are located on Villa Mill Alley and both of which are shown above. The formal entrance is located immediately to the left of the two story bedroom building centered above. The informal entrance is to the right side and adjacent to the double garage.

Instead of walking into the home, you enter a covered walkway that connects the living pavilion on the north and the master and guest bedrooms on the south. No matter which location is your destination, your eyes are immediately diverted to the lush tropical gardens, koi pond, pagoda, and pool.

The great room is designed for very relaxed and informal Key West living, but at the same time exudes a sense of dramatic style. You'll quickly notice architectural and building elements like the wide wood floors, the extra-wide horizontal wall boards, the vaulted ceiling that soars, and the retro-style impact glass windows and doors. These building elements are carried throughout the property. The glass doors retract and open out to the covered deck and the private Shangri-La courtyard.

The third bedroom and bath are tucked away just to the right of the front entry and behind the kitchen. A potential fourth bedroom (or as currently used den) is located on the far side of the great room. The room has doors that open out to garden and the adjacent pagoda.

The master suite is located on the first floor of the bedroom pavilion. Imagine waking up in the morning looking out to the garden and hearing the babbling koi pond and viewing the tropical foliage. While the bath has all the latest high-end bath fixtures, you may be more inclined to use the adjacent outdoor shower.  There is an adjacent guest bathroom. A spiral staircase leads to the second floor guest bedroom.

The guest bedroom really is tucked away and located out of sight up the spiral staircase. There is a morning kitchen located just inside the entry.  Guests won't have to go down the steps for morning coffee or evening cocktails unless they really feel the need to socialize. Otherwise, they can cozy up in their own private luxury suite. The doors open out to the expansive where they can muse about what it must be like to own such a wonderful retreat. CLICK HERE to view more photos I took of this property.

1316 Villa Mill Alley is now offered for sale at $3,495,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this one-of-a-kind Key West property. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let's go take a look. Perhaps this could be your own private Shangri-La.

23096 Tarpon Lane, Cudjoe Key, Florida

Just Listed, 23096 Tarpon Lane, Cudjoe Key, Florida. CLICK GOOGLE MAP for an aerial perspective of this home and the area.  Use the toggle switch to expand or contract the viewing area. You will see the house is located on open water and has instant access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. And it is only takes about thirty minutes to drive to Key West.

All of the living space in this home is located on the second floor which may be accessed via stairs or the private elevator. The Monroe County Property Appraiser shows this home has 1788 sq ft of interior living space located over the covered parking below. The lot measures about 151'  X 83'  or 12,578 sq ft. The house sits at waters' edge at the end of Tarpon Lane. The lot is fenced in front and on the sides. A rolling gate provides privacy.

This home first and foremost is all about living a comfortable life and doing those things that amuse the owner. Each of the public living areas have water views and access to the covered rear balcony. Once you open the front door you see the water beyond the sliding doors that open out to screen enclosed upper balcony. Just to the left of the living area you will see the breakfast bar which creates a neat transition from the kitchen to the dining area. The kitchen is quite large and has Stainless Steel Appliances including the gas range. The laundry room is located behind the door next to the wall mounted microwave oven.

The master bedroom with en-suite bath also opens out to the rear balcony. The balcony expands the bedroom space but not out of necessity for the space is already quite large. The bedroom includes ample closets and a vanity. The bathroom with separate shower and tub is located behind a closed door.

There are two generous sized guest bedrooms The south bedroom has a private en-suite bath. The north bedroom has a direct entry to its bath. A door off the hallway allows guests to use this bath as well.

As soon as I walked inside the ground level of this home I immediately thought of Tim the Toolman Taylor, the fictional character played by Tim Allen in his 1990s comedy hit "Home Improvement". There are two, not one, extra large under-building garages plus additional storage space. This is a man's playground if there ever was one! Let the following photos pique your interest.

The boys toys don't stop inside. There is a huge davit and boat lift aside the water.  The size of the davit is dwarfed by the immensity of the back area. There is a Tiki Hut located just beside the pool at the water's edge. CLICK HERE to view more photos I took of this waterfront home.

23096 Tarpon Lane is offered for sale at $1,450,000 by Preferred Properties Key West. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a private showing of this lovely waterfront home. Imagine how you might decorate this open living space and put your personal mark on the landscaping. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.