1500 Atlantic Boulevard Unit 415, Key West - Beach Club Condominiums Premiere Penthouse

Key West is a little island located at the tail end of America - the southernmost point in the continental United States. Since Key West is an island, you'd think a lot homes would be located on or have direct views of the ocean. The fact of the matter is that very few are - perhaps a dozen or so. The condominiums at the Key West Beach Club are the only condominiums where each unit has a direct ocean view. The views from Unit 415 are particularly unique as explained by the listing Realtor who says:
"On Top of the World, right on the Edge of the Sea! This penthouse end unit at the Key West Beach Club wins Pride of Place, with wraparound views of the Atlantic Ocean that are stunning ... no one above you, no structures anywhere blocking the long and gorgeous view down the shore. Two levels, vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling impact windows along the full length of the 345 sq. ft. oceanfront balcony; this three bedroom, two bath condominium has been reconfigured to open up the living room, dining room and entertainment bar area, still leaving two bedrooms and a full bath downstairs, with a 500 sq. ft. loft bedroom and bath suite upstairs. Plus all of the amenities for which the Key West Beach Club is so well known."

I showed that top floor east end unit last week. My eyes were drawn to the ocean view as soon as I stepped inside.  Every other unit I have been inside is laid out with the living room and adjacent master bedroom facing the Atlantic Ocean and which share a large open terrace. All of the other penthouse units have glass panel doors with glass panel windows over the sliding panel doors.The owner of Unit 415 removed the wall separating the two rooms to create a stunning new living room that runs the breadth of the space. The owner then installed floor to ceiling impact glass doors that provide astounding views of the ever changing horizon. The view is magnetic. It is dynamic. It is one-of-a-kind that so far has not been duplicated. 

The Beach Club Condominiums were built around 1986. They quickly became and the remain the premiere waterfront community in Key West. Several of the original owners still own homes there today. There has historically been a low turnover of units. These units were second homes to wealthy owners and not treated as investments like no many other condominiums in town.

The Key West Beach Club is not a resort, but living there makes it seem like it is one. There are two heated ocean front swimming pools for those who don't like the icky feeling of salt water all over their skin and in their hair.There is, however, a private sandy beach plus oceanfront lounges to get a Key West tan. There are covered grilling and dining cabanas and restrooms by each poo. And there is private gym and private tennis court. There is gated entry and under building parking and storage plus abundant guest parking (unlike to of the places over at Truman Annex.)

This unit has 2012 square feet of living space which includes two bedrooms and one bath on the fourth floor and a third bedroom and bath on the fifth floor loft. The listing Realtor tells me only this and one other unit are as large and this is the only unit with unobstructed views to the east. There are two nature preserves to the east. These prevent any new residential or commercial development on those sites. The view you see today will remain - unobstructed.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and more listing photos. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West, 305-766-2642, to arrange a private showing. I am  a buyers agent and a full time Realtor. You must see this place and envision waking up to glorious sunrise and sunset views of living life in the premiere waterfront community Key West has to offer.

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1500 Atlantic Boulevard Unit 108, Key West - Oceanfront Living at It's Best

Key West is a little island at the tail end of America - the southernmost point in the continental United States. You'd think a lot homes here would be located by the water. The fact of the matter is that very few are. There are perhaps ten or so single family homes located on the water. The condominiums at the Key West Beach Club are the only condominiums where each unit has a spectacular direct water front location. 

As soon as you enter this unit your eyes are drawn to the ocean view which faces south. You see the horizon where water and sky meet. Giant palms punctuate the view. If you look to the west you'll see the White Street Pier where the annual 4th of July Fireworks display occurs.

The master bedroom also has a direct ocean front view. Sliders open out to the approximate 345 sq ft deck where you can take in the incredible views, but you could just as easily wake up looking at the horizon. Note that the master bedroom has a custom made Murphy bed which retracts to provide a great spot to do yoga.

The guest bedroom with adjacent office is located at the front of the unit.

The listing Realtor at Preferred Properties describes this newly renovated property this way:

"Many units in the Beach Club over the last few years, have been transformed into showplaces, but none like this! The quality of the materials and design are proof that no expense was spared. PGT WinGuard LowE Impact glass in the kitchen, guest bedroom, office nooks, 3 panel sliding stackable doors to the terrace. There are custom fixed, frosted impact windows and new accordion balcony shutters. Balcony has Tung and grove wood ceiling and lighting. Over 50 recessed lights, ceiling fans, city transient rental code approved fire alarms and emergency lighting. All new plumbing including Kolher, Moen, Ripley, Danze, Delta and PowerStar Instant Hot Water. Porcelain floor tile throughout. Custom kitchen, GE Profile appliances, wine coolers and Eco Cosentino countertop. Transient License. Covered assigned parking and storage."

Unit No. 108 is located on the first floor (over ground floor covered parking and storage) of this four story building. It has 1531 square feet of totally renovated living space. The unit has a very valuable City of Key West Transient Rental License which allows weekly rentals every week of the year. This owner lives in this unit and does not rent it. But a new owner could easily rent it as often as they had the heart not to be there.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this unit which is offered for sale at the asking price of $1,425,000. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this property. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

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1500 Atlantic Boulevard # 214 - Key West Beach Club - Waterfront Condo

The Key West Beach Club Condominiums are located directly on the Atlantic Ocean where each unit has a view of the ocean from the living room and master bedroom. Two buildings make up the condominium complex. Unit #214 is an end unit located in the east building. It has additional windows that look to the east that overlook the nature preserve. The views will never be disturbed.

Unit #214 is one of the most sophisticated and desirable units at the Key West Beach Club. Once you open the front door and look through the elegant foyer and past the living room you see the view the panoramic skyline where the sky meet the Atlantic Ocean.   The ever-changing views of the skyline are mesmerizing. From pre-dawn until the dark of night, you can sit inside your home, lay in your bed, or sit on the deck and watch the kaleidoscope views change.  It is breath-taking.

The cook will never feel trapped in the kitchen in this home. The kitchen opens to the combined dining and living areas. The kitchen includes a pantry and the laundry. Other end unit owners have larger balconies which permitted incorporating the space into the living spaces. There is elevator service to each floor.

The lush carpet from from the living room continues on into the master bedroom as does the custom wood trim. When the drapes are pulled back the ocean views are revealed. Imagine awakening each morning to the soothing sounds of the tides and the sunrise views outside your window. The bathroom includes a soaking tub with shower. Shutters open into the bedroom. The master bedroom includes a very large walk-in closet. 

The guest bedroom is equally large. It has a walk-in closet with a lock-out closet plus en-suite bath. Remember the entry is private (glass doors open onto private entry). 

Beach Club Condominiums have two pools, tennis courts,and a small gym. Each unit has covered parking plus storage.  Condo association fee is $3100 which is paid quarterly.  Fees include cable tv, exterminating, building insurance, building maintenance, ground and pool maintenance, and security.  The buildings and grounds are always spotlessly maintained. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this property that is offered at $1,375,000.

CLICK HERE to view more photos that I took of this property. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a private showing of this beautiful waterfront unit at Key West's premier waterfront condominiums. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me hep you find your place in Paradise.