71 Golf Club Drive - Bank Owned - Key West

 

Just listed, but not by me, 71 Golf Club Drive in Key West, Florida. The listing Realtor describes this Bank Owned two bedroom one bath home quite simply as:
"Excellent starter home located on the Golf Course. 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit with extended yard. Mature landscaping. Perfect for entertaining. Bank says sell!"

71 Golf Club Drive has 780 sq ft of living space divided between two floors. Down stairs you will find the kitchen, dining, and living area.  Up there are two bedrooms and the bath. But that's not the end of the story on this place. The master bedroom has a front balcony as well.

This house has a screened in back porch that overlooks a really charming rear yard that has been landscaped with love. This lot is large enough for a new owner to add a pool.  Not all lots are large enough to permit a pool, but this one is and that gives this property extra value in my opinion.  

I did a bit of a "nosey" when I took the photos of this house. The house, like all others at the Key West Golf Club Community, has Hardiboard siding. The siding is in great shape. And so is the exterior trim around the windows. I do not anticipate any repairs that would need to be done on this property. Of course a new buyer would want to have a home inspection done before purchasing any property. I am just stating that I did not see any noticeable deferred maintenance on this property.

 

This house is located across the street from a walkway that leads directly to the larger of the two pools at the golf course. The community center and small gym are located adjacent to the large pool. And the golf course itself is located to the rear of the property.

 

71 Golf Club Drive is offered at $309,500.  CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls data sheet and listing photos.  I took more photos which you can view if you CLICK HERE.  Better than looking at photos, why not 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.

27 Kingfisher Lane - Key West - Bank Owned

If you are  a golfer looking for a house on the links or a bargain hunter looking for a two bedroom/tow bath home at an affordable price, the new listing at 27 Kingfisher Lane located on the Key West Golf Course may be the answer to your dreams.  The listing Realtor, not me, describes this Bank Owned property this way:

"Lovely two bedroom and 2 bath town home is located on a quiet-cul-de sac in the Key West Golf Club. Property is steps away from both of the association's pools. Home has a wrap around porch and a large screened in patio with amazing views of the Golf Course."

 

 

Kingfisher Lane is located off the main drive that winds its way through the Key West Golf Club. The lane ends in a large cul-de-sac around which you will find maybe a dozen homes with different views of the golf course. Each house is a built a bit different than the next. 27 Kingfisher Lane is unique in that it has a wraparound porch that adds to the physical size and architectural beauty of this town home. This unit has a large screened back porch and a smallish backyard. The front of the unit has front porches on the first and second floor. I have been told that owners of similar units have obtained permission to enclose the wrap around porches which could increase the interior of a unit like this substantially.

The inside of this unit is typical of most 900 sq ft homes. The kitchen is located at the front. A breakfast bar opens out from the kitchen to the dining area. The living room is located at the middle and ends with large sliding doors that open out to the enclosed rear porch. The view from both inside the house and especially the back porch is quite seductive. (The laundry is located in a closet.)

The master and second bedrooms are located on the second floor. Both bedrooms have vaulted ceilings and en-suite baths. The master bedroom has French doors that open out to the front deck.  The back bedroom has great views of the golf course. 

27 Kingfisher Lane is offered for sale at $299,900. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and to view listing photos.  I took more photos of this clean bank owned property - CLICK HERE to view.  There is some minor deferred maintenance. A couple of windows and some exterior trim ought to be replaced. I did not notice any other structural issues. A serious buyer needs to have any property inspected by a licensed building inspector.

As an owner at the Key West Golf Club you are entitled to use either of the two community pools. The large pool is just incredible. There is even a small gym located in the community center.

Most of the houses in Old Town, the Meadows, Casa Marina, and even midtown and newtown are priced higher than this property.  A buyer looking for value really ought to look at this property even if only to compare it for price.  I once suggested to a buyer to look at the golf course. He said he didn't play golf. I responded that you don't have to play golf to live at the golf course. What that buyer wanted was value. There are a lot of places at the golf course that offer value.

If you are looking for a place in Key West, please consider calling me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to help you find your place in Paradise. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. 

16 Kingfisher Lane - Key West - Bank Owned

 The recently listed two bedroom, two bath townhome at 16 Kingfisher Lane in the Key West Golf Club may just be the answer to your dream if you live for golf or at least dream of owning a very affordable home in Key West.This conch style townhome is located in a tranquil section of the golf club. The 900 sq ft home was built in 1999 and features first and second floor front decks and a large rear deck  the overlook the second hole lagoon and tee box.  The side yard has tropical landscaping which includes a sprinkler system.

16 Kingfisher Lane is Bank Owned and priced at just $289,900 or $322 per sq ft which makes it the second least least expensive townhomes on the market in the Key West golf course. (The least expensive is 42 Merganser which I previously wrote about.)  If you look at the views of the course inside and outside this home, you might just fall in love with this place. CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet on this home.

Like a lot of Bank Owned houses, this one has been neglected a bit. But it was not abused. I think it needs a few of the windows replaced. The whole house needs a thorough cleaning and a paint job would make the place look even better. The landscaping has been neglected for several years. I would give the overgrown tree in the front yard a major haircut (or even cut it down). I would spruce up the front yard , side yard, and redo the back yard to add a bit of privacy but still maintain that awesome view. CLICK HERE to view photos that I took of this property.

Amenities at the Key West Golf Club Community include two pools including the pool shown below, a fitness center, beautifully designed and professionally maintained grounds,  gated and monitored security. The monthly home owner's fee is $333 which includes security, grounds and pool maintenance, cable television,

If you would like to see 16 Kingfisher Lane or any other property in Key West, please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or by email at kw1101v@aol.com. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.

11 Whistling Duck Lane - Key West

I recently showed an absolutely beautiful three bedroom town home at the Key West Golf Club that might appeal to a buyer seeking a move-in ready home that has been smartly upgraded and lovingly maintained.  I am speaking about 11 Whistling Duck Lane that is offered at $349,000. The listing Realtor describes the property this way:

"A must see Golf club unit - completely remodeled kitchen and freshly painted through out - 3br/2ba upstairs (a bedroom/converted to Artist Loft!)Screened porch with hidden 2 person jacuzzi."

I have been inside a lot of golf club homes and this is truly a one-of-a-kind. Take the kitchen for starters. It is hidden behind a folding screen to reveal a neatly crafted work space for meal preparation. A beautiful credenza topped with granite acts performs double duty as a kitchen "island" and piece of furniture when the kitchen is not in use. The dining and living room seem to flow out to the screened rear porch which is artfully decorated and provides substantial additional living space. Upstairs the master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, en-suite bath, and closets with lots of built-ins. There are two other bedrooms on this floor.

 The rear garden is reminiscent of an English garden. It is that cute. And it is located in sub-tropical Key West and not in rainy England. The space is quite and protected by a small mangrove between the houses on Whistling Duck Lane and the smaller of two golf club community pools. You can walk to this pool in just a couple of minutes.  The larger pool and community fitness center are also within walking distance.

I checked the exterior of this home to compare its condition to others I have seen. I can report this place looks as good as new. The Hardiboard siding looks freshly painted. The wood trim all appeared to be in perfect condition.  The homeowner has places gravel around the side of the property and every thing looks spotless. That's a plus as I don't see anything a new owner might have to do after closing on this house.  Sometimes, some places require a lot of work. Not so here. 

Homeowner Association fees at the Key West Golf Club community are $333 per month and include (manned and gated) security, common area maintenance, and cable television.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet on this property.  If you would like to see 11 Whistling Duck Lane or any other property in Key West, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or send me an email at kw1101v@aol.com.  I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. Let me help you find your place in Paradise.

221 Golf Club Drive - The Sanctuary - Key West

All ya' gotta do is bring your toothbrush!

221 Golf Club Drive - Key West

 If you are looking for a large house that is move-in ready and available fully furnished and which has three bedrooms, a pool, covered off street parking, and is as pretty as a picture, may I suggest that you consider 221 Golf Club Drive which is located in The Sanctuary at the Key West Golf Club.  All you have to do is bring your toothbrush to this great home which the listing Realtor describes:

"Lowest price Great House on this positively pristine home located in the exclusive gated Sanctuary Community at the Key West Golf Club. This rarely used and never rented 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath + den home has a lovely open floor plan, private pool, carport with room for 2 cars, and new rear deck (cost $20,000) off the Master Bedroom. There are two community pools, and a workout room in the clubhouse."

The house has 1600 square feet of living space under air. The two story has has porches on front and rear.It is located on a block of similar homes in an area that is always very well maintained. The street views and homes are like something you'd see in a movie.  The photos above were taken on the porch located just off the two front bedrooms. These bedrooms have vaulted ceilings that add to the spacious feel of the rooms. They share an adjacent bath. The master suite is at the rear where it has a vaulted ceiling as well plus an en-suite bath and its own private rear porch which looks down to the private pool.

Master bedroom with en-suite bath to the rear

French doors open onto rear balcony overlooking pool below

The main level of this home includes a comfortable kitchen that opens onto the dining area and living room. A powder room is located opposite the kitchen. 

I failed to take any photos of the room just to the left in the photo above. This room is often used as a guest bedroom or den or office. The space is quite large and offers lots of utility to any homeowner. Note the French doors that open out to the main level deck that descends down to the ground level deck and pool. CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet and view listing photos. 

I have become a big fan of many of the homes at the Golf Course, in part, I guess, by the lush vegetation that has grown and flourished there. The streets really are picture perfect. The houses really are cute. Some are "cuter" and better maintained than others, but the development as a whole is really attractive.  And once you pass the gated entrance into The Sanctuary you see a host of similarly elegant homes on a the one way street that loops back to the gated entry. The golf course community has two heated two pools, one which is enormous, and a small gym that is available to owners at no additional cost. Monthly homeowner fees are $333 per month (includes cable tv, common area and pool maintenance, and security).

CLICK HERE to view more a small slide show of photos I took of this really attractive and super clean Grand House at The Sanctuary.  Better yet, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a private showing of this wonderful home. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.   If you act quickly enough you could spend the holidays in Key West sitting by your pool when your friends up north deal with snow storms and busy shopping malls.