1509 Pine Street, Key West - Just Listed

 I took the two above photos in October 2006 as the eight Meadows of Key West town homes were being built. Four of the homes are located in the 1500 block of Petronia Street and the other four are located on Pine Street to the south. There is a private driveway at the rear which provides access to the each carport. Each home is built on a fee simple lot where the owner owns the entire lot and the home built upon it. Ten years later the once barren block looks like a typical block in Old Town Key West with majestic homes and tropical trees and foliage.

The above photo shows the matured private driveway. The arrow shows the 1509 Pine Street carport. The grass almost looks  like a velvety green carpet. Underground pipes carry storm runoff water to the drains in the driveway which then flow to the retention area on Eisenhower Drive. The eight homes are part of the condo association which owns and manages these limited common areas. (Condo fees are just $587 paid quarterly.)

On Monday Preferred Properties Key West listed 1509 Pine Street which the listing Realtor describes the property this way:

"Built in 2007 to resemble the charming historic architecture of Old Town Key West, this 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bath is all new. With 11 foot ceilings and 8 foot doors, the spacious rooms are filled with light. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters, high end stainless appliances and an incredible amount of storage. The sunny heated pool and spa with water feature are controlled by mobile app. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and high ceilings. The master has a vaulted ceiling and opens to a private balcony. This home has 150 mph. hurricane rated windows and doors and hardy plank siding. Other features include a private gated car port, cat 5 wiring, 2 zone central a/c and a wet bar. This home looks like a single family home but is part of the Meadows Condominium Assoc. in which all of the eight homes own their land and share a common driveway. Turn key with furniture negotiable. Low cost of ownership with mitigation credits. Move in ready!"

The main floor has travertine marble which transitions to a similar material on the rear terrace making it feel like there is no barrier between the inside and the outside. Inside the living area has an 11 foot ceiling, recessed light fixtures, extra high baseboards, and crown mold ceiling. The "look" is understated, sophisticated, but most important comfortable.

The master suite is located at the front of the second floor. You'll notice this bedroom has a vaulted ceiling which really expands the feel of this space. There is a covered porch providing the perfect perch to relish life at its finest. I have sold four homes here over the years. It's when I take people out to the porch that I point out the practicality of the construction. The doors are massive and thick. They have special hardware that makes them wind impact resistant. The windows look "old school" but are in fact impact resistant as well. The shutters can be used, but were installed for giving the house the old house feel. The Hardiboard siding is pest and fire resistant and withstands our hot and humid much better than real wood. And Hardiboard siding does not require to be painted as often as real wood siding. The result is a homeowner pays less for insurance and much less for maintenance. These are savings that occur year after year.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datashteet on 1509 Pine Street which is offered for sale at $1,345,000. After you have looked at the listing photos and information, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to set up a private showing. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. I think these homes are among the best values in town.

1514 Petronia Street, Key West - Former Model Home at The Meadows of Key West

Just Listed by yours truly, 1514 Petronia Street, Key West. While this stunning home may look old, it is anything but old. Every detail of this former model home at The Meadows of Key West is done with style, function, and cost-saving ownership in mind.  The home was built new in 2008 and offers 1717 sq ft of luxurious living behind a white picket fence on a street of beautiful homes.  No need to worry about the neighbors on this block. The Garrison Bight Marina is just a stone's throw to the east - it can even be seen from the master bedroom. Old Town is within walking or biking distance.

The home at 1514 Petronia Street is part of The Meadows Condominium Association which is land based association comprised of eight homes. Each home is located on a fee simple lot. The association exists to provide access to rear carport parking via gated driveway and management of storm water runoff. Each homeowner pays his or her individual property insurance and maintenance expenses. (Wind insurance on this home is just $610 and Harzard is only $1207 because of the quality construction and materials used. Compare those rates to much smaller old houses or larger homes in our area.)

The homes were built with top of the line materials and craftsmanship. This home features soaring 11' ceilings in the living area and kitchen. The living area has an elegant coffered ceiling and built-in media center not available in other homes. The extra high base board and crown molding give this home extra pizazz. The kitchen has top of the line stainless steel appliances (including a full gas range not available in other units), beautiful granite and solid wood cabinets. A two story turret is an adjunct to the kitchen and is configured as a home office. There are lots of windows in the kitchen so your cooking will not be a chore but a dream. Look across the street to the three million dollar estate instead of looking toward a fixer-upper. There is also a wet bar in the living room. The floors on the first floor are travertine marble. The stairway and second floor bedrooms have wood floors. The master bedroom features a second turret which is a great place to relax and read a book or maybe to write one. The ceiling is vaulted so the master bedroom has an especially large feel, yet the turret makes the space so cozy. If you peer through the window to the east you have a partial water view of the Garrison Bight Marina. The master bath includes a double vanity, shower, Jacuzzi tub, separate water closet, and lots and lots of closets. The master bath is just opulent. I challenge you to find any more luxurious bath in Key West for less than $2 million. You won't find one.

Architectural details including crown molding, extra high baseboards, soaring ceilings, top of the line kitchen and bath cabinetry, the finest Kohler bath fixtures, two story porches and solid wood doors. All windows and doors are impact resistant. Hardiboard siding means the exterior is virtually maintenance free. Decorative shutters give the home character and provide filtered views from a couple of rooms. The wood doors on the first and second floor front are massive and of the highest quality. The 8' sliding doors that separate the living area from the pool are hurricane impact resistant to 155 mph that open wide to let the outside become part of the inside. A private gated driveway leads to the carport and a separate entry to the private pool and spa area. Each home is completely fenced and beautifully landscaped. This home is located on a corner lot so it has lots of separation from the other nearby homes. CLICK HERE to view more photos.

Eight foot tall glass doors open out to the sunny heated pool with waterfall and adjacent spa. A lush tropical garden flanks the house on the east side where the owner has installed a potting table. There is even a private outdoor shower hidden amid the flora and fauna.  The other side of the house contains a whole house generator and other mechanical equipment. The carport is accessed via gated private driveway. The carport area includes additional storage. There is a place for everything is this home as compared to some places where you may need to rent a storage locker.

CLICK HERE to view the mls datasheet on 1514 Petronia Street which is offered for sale at  $1,200,000.  Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing of this Prime Key West Property. I am the listing agent on this home, and I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.