Wanna be a famous writer? Buy this charming sawtooth house at 712 Love Lane in Key West and perhaps some of the greatness of the literary giants who have lived here may rub off on you.
This is how the listing Realtor describes 712 Love Lane: "One of the island's best kept secrets. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath triple saw tooth shotgun proved inspirational to many. Harry Roberts was the model for Harry Morgan in Hemingway's Key West novel "To Have and Have Not". Bill Wright, Russell Baker, and David Halberstram have all been inspired by this gem, secluded behind the library palm garden. Judith Kazantzis immortalized the home in her poem, Love Lane, Key West''. The main home and separate guest cottage with bath open to the private deck and 9 foot deep heated lap pool with outdoor shower. Cypress shutters and cypress cabinets with travertine tops in the kitchen and dining area. Located off Fleming Street at the end of Love Lane with off-street parking."
712 Love Lane was just listed for the asking price of $1,250,000 for the 4 bedroom, 2 bath home of 1462 square feet that sits on a 3766 sq ft lot. Before the disbelievers start complaining about the asking price I would like to say that this place is like several really specially properties in Old Town: There are many houses in Old Town. But only one like this. CLICK HERE for more info on 712 Love Lane. And who wouldn't like to have a mailing address of Love Lane, Key West,Fl 33040?
If you are looking for a special place in Key West please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or e-mail me at kw1101v@aol.com. You don't have to be a writer to buy in Key West. All you need to do is sit back and enjoy life on the slow lane........
