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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1800 Atlantic # C 441 - Key West, Florida - Rocking Rooftop Penthouse

Just listed, but not by me, a one-of-a-kind Ocean Front Penthouse in at 1800 Atlantic Condominiums - No. C441 in Key West.  The listing Realtor describes this unique Key West property this way:

"Exquisite oceanfront penthouse with a custom designed floor plan to take advantage of the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views. Luxuriously renovated from top to bottom with stone and wood floors and built-in cabinetry throughout. The beautifully designed kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, stainless steel back splash and opens to the large living/dining room with vaulted ceiling and wood paneled walls. The original three bedroom floor plan has been modified to create an amazing master suite with a wall of closets, separate dressing area, gorgeous bath and an enormous guest bedroom with a separate sitting area with a built-in office. This elegant and very stylish condominium is a one-of-a-kind Key West residence."

I will bet you that some smart reader will say something to himself "Well there are the same units on the three floors below."  Not true.  Here's why. All of the penthouse units have extra tall ceilings which provide superior exterior views and also more interior space. The additional interior space in turn creates decorating possibilities not available in units on lower floors. This particular unit has been luxuriously renovated with the custom built-ins and materials that were combined to give this unit a very sophisticated look.  And if you look out to the ocean from the balcony you will appreciate the fact that there is nobody above you and never will be.  You alone will have the incredible ever changing ocean and sky views.

Unit C441 provides 2000 sq ft of superior living space that includes a formal entry, renovated kitchen, and combined living and dining area. The custom cabinets seen in the kitchen flow through into the living room where they become a bar and media center. Similar cabinets are used in the other areas of this home. Likewise, the tile floors flow out to the deck that wraps around this end unit.

Custom designed wood cabinets line the hallway that leads first to the guest bedroom and then the master bedroom that faces directly on to the Atlantic Ocean. The guest bedroom is used by the owner as an office. The space is extra large and could be made into two separate bedrooms which has room for an entry vestibule between the separate spaces if desired.

The master suite includes an entry hall and dressing room, the bedroom with with killer view of the ocean, and a spa-like bath.

All of the units at 1800 Atlantic Condominiums have great balconies.  This particular unit has a balcony that wraps around the unit to provide multiple outside venues for owner and guests.  Notice that the same interior floor tiles are continued out to the balcony which seamlessly integrates the two areas into one. If you look to the southeast you can see Smathers Beach. And if you look off the master bedroom you can see the private beach below and the ever-changing skyline that I find exhilarating. 

If the private decks and mesmerizing views are not enough, 1800 Atlantic Condominiums provide private tennis courts, a huge pool and spa, a private beach, and gardens.  There is covered off street parking.  If you are any kind of a fitness nut, you'll love the location for its proximity to the beach where locals and tourists jog, bike, roller blade, or do yoga or volleyball.  There is always some kind of activity (or sunbathing or reading) going on at the beach.

1800 Atlantic Condominium No. C441 is offered at $1,195,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and to view listing photos of this special property. And CLICK HERE to view more photos I took of this unit. Better than looking at photos, why not look at the real thing. Please 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.  I think you will be really impressed with this property.