720 Passover Lane, Key West - Just Listed

 

Passover Lane, Key West as photographed in 1973

 

 

I have often written about the virtues of living life on one of the slow lanes of Key West. Passover Lane must be one of the slowest of the slow lanes as possible because it dead-ends about one hundred fifty steps from where it begins across the street from the Key West Cemetery. The gravel lane is but six feet wide. No cars allowed - they would not fit.Three other cottages are sited on this lane. 

This is how the listing Realtor describes this special Key West cottage:
"Tucked away at the end of a quiet, walking Old Town lane sits this beautifully renovated jewel of a historic home. Twice on the OIRF tour, this lovely home has it all. Beautiful finishes highlight this wonderful property with fabulous vaulted ceiling, chef's kitchen and open floor plan making this a true gem. Lovely master suite with loft and ensuite bathroom, bamboo floors and decorator finishes. Granite floors add elegance, stained glass accents and Rick Worth painted doors add Key West charm. Newly constructed rear deck provides perfect outside peace and quiet. Make this historic oasis your own Piece of Paradise."

I dug into my old shoebox and found the above photo taken in 1965 which shoes what i assume is pretty much the original home. Note two gabled roofs met on a common plane where the covered front porch provided access to the home.  Compare the black and white photo to the2919 color photo below which shows numerous additions and enhancements including new foundation,addition extending the living area under the second gable, new porch, and so forth.

The 924 Sq Ft two bedroom cottage has been thoroughly renovated including new windows, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, roof, plus brick pavers  and fencing. All new interiors as well.

This home is offered for sale at $799,000 or $865 per square foot. It is comparable in size to a Presidents Walk town home but priced less expensively and since it is on one level, it offers more real living space. Five Brothers Coffee Shop is located two blocks away to the north and east. The Historic Seaport is four blocks north. There's a gym and several yoga studios four blocks south. And of course Duval Street is but four blocks to the west.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a showing of 720 Passover Lane. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

1119 Olivia Street, Key West

Prospective buyers of a home in Key West ought to be able to tell a lot about the listing at 1119 Olivia Street just by looking at the three above photos. The most obvious visible fact is the home is located on a corner and has two off-street parking spaces, two mail boxes, and appears to be in pristine condition. I wrote a blog about this property in 2008 soon after it had then been totally renovated. It looks just as sharp and clean now.

The listing Realtor describes the property this way:

"Immaculate, completely renovated home in Historic Old Town Key West. Lovely corner lot on quiet street, 2 valuable Boston Brick Off street parking spaces, 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, 12'x16' private covered porch with yard and possible room for plunge pool, 2nd covered front porch, X zone (no flood insurance required). New washer/dryer, new microwave, dishwasher, disposal, central AC, new metal roof, Florida tile throughout, designer lighting package , 7 ceiling fans and white picket fence surrounds the property. Can use the upstairs for a legal Studio rental. The Studio is separately metered and has a private entrance plus $2000/month income potential. A must see in a wonderful LOCATION! LOCATION!"

This home is laid out with the two main floor bedrooms and baths at the front of the house. The living area, kitchen, and dining area are at the rear. French doors open out to the east side covered deck. The wood door at the rear of the kitchen opens out to the bricked parking space entered off Ashe Street.

There is a legal second floor apartment. The entrance is located on the Ashe Street side of the house. See the check mark on the photo below which shows the entrance. The entire second floor is a lovely studio apartment that rents at $2,000 per month. That's affordable rent in Key West. That rent makes the main floor space an attractive buying opportunity for a buyer who wants a place to call his/her/their own in Key West and still have income potential to off sett some of the cost of home ownership.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos for 1119 Olivia Street, Key West. Then 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. This is really worth looking at.

409 Grinnell Street, Key West - Just Listed

Just Listed - 409 Grinnell Street, Key West, Florida. This lovingly restored four bedroom historic two story Conch Home was awarded the Historic Florida Keys Ceramic Star for 2014.  

The current owners then tweaked the place ever-so-kindly with the aid of architect Rob Delaune who redesigned the kitchen, added a new Ipe deck, coral stone patio, pool with water feature, and a seductive outdoor shower.

The house first appeared in the 1889 Sanborn Fire Maps for Key West. I was surprised to learn that the adjacent Elgin Lane was named "Hidalgo Alley" in 1889. The renovated house now has four bedrooms including one of the first floor where there is also a full bath. Step out of the master bedroom onto the second floor covered porch and watch the world pass by below.

CLICK HERE to view more photos of 409 Grinnell Street, Key West. The attic provides additional storage. It is accessed via pull down staircase. There is a wood floor and the area is lighted.

You cannot beat the convenient location near the Old Town Bakery and 24 Hour Fitness. One place will put the pounds on and the other will take it off. Both can be fun. Duval Street and all that means is a quick five to seven minute walk. The Historic Seaport is two blocks to the north. Your family, friends, and guests won't want to go back home.  CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos of 409 Grinnell Street, Key West, Florida. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing. I am the Exclusive Listing Realtor of this beautifully restored Old Town treasure offered TURN KEY at $1,275,000. Preferred Properties Key West.