904 Washington Street - Casa Marina Area - Key West

I have previously written about 904 Washington Street which is located in the Casa Marina Area of Key West. The above aerial photo was taken in 1999. The hotel and grounds underwent a significant makeover a few years later. The Casa Marina Area itself has long been reason so many locals and potential buyers have elected to buy in this part of Key West as opposed to Old Town.  The proximity to the beach is obvious. But locals know that life in this area is a little more laid back and quieter than most parts of Old Town. Beside public tennis courts, the area has a wonderful new playground for children and even segregated doggie parks based on size of one's pooch. There are bike lanes and jogging paths for those who want to keep fit. Most of the gyms in Key West are located within a few blocks of this area.

 904 Washington Street - The Casa Marina Area - Key West

The listing Realtor describes 904 Washington Street this way:

" Located in the heart of Casa Marina, this meticulously renovated one-level Mediterranean home is a must see! High-end finishes abound. No detail overlooked. The outdoor living space is just what the discerning buyer envisions for an easy, yet sophisticated Key West lifestyle. This home is perfectly designed for entertaining. The den & 3rd bedroom convert nicely to a suite for your favorite guests. The upgrades are numerous: custom cabinets and built-ins in the kitchen and den, gourmet kitchen appliances, bedrooms with upscale ensuite bathrooms, newly resurfaced pool, freshly painted exterior and covered off-street parking."

904 Washington Street is will appeal to the buyer who seeks a large and elegantly designed home with three bedrooms and baths, a den, chef's kitchen, breakfast room, covered and open outdoor living areas, a wonderful pool, a rooftop deck, plus a gated courtyard entry and a carport. As I was writing that sentence, the phrase "country club casual" popped into my head.  Except we don't have a country club in Key West. But we do have a lot of casual living.  Here, however, casualness is taken to higher level.

Everything in this home reflects the owners sense of style and easy living. From the crown molding at ceiling to the Brazilian cherry floors, the home is gracious without being pretentious. Paladin windows are featured above the multiple sets of French doors on the front and rear of the home. When you walk into the formal entry your eyes are immediately drawn through the elegant living room to the sunny pool area beyond.

The chef's kitchen features Viking appliances and custom cabinetry topped with granite counter tops. A lovely breakfast room is located just off the kitchen. Sets of French doors open out to the pool or covered outdoor dining area from there.

The master bedroom is located on the east side of the house. It, too, has French doors topped by paladin windows the look out to the pool. Imagine opening the door and jumping into the heated pool for a quick dip to end your day in Paradise. Two more bedrooms (with private baths) complete the sleeping areas. There is a den up front which has a view of the front courtyard.

 Master bedroom opens out to the pool for late night dip

 Master bath

Guest bedroom with en-suite bath

The Den is really a Man Cave!

Third bedroom with bath beyond

904 Washington Street is offered at $1,429,000.  CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet and to view listing photos.  Better yet, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a showing.  I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West. I live in the Casa Marina area and love it.  Let me help you find your home in Paradise.

32 Seaside Drive - Bank Owned - Key West

 Just listed, but not by me, a sharp and ready to move three story Bank Owned property at 32 Seaside Drive in Key West, Florida.  The listing Realtor describes this 1824 sq ft townhome this way:

"Ready to move in! This townhouse comes with many upgrades; the designer 2 bedroom/2 and one half bath three level townhouse also has its own private elevator,custom built-ins, two car garage, hurricane protection doors/windows and a private roof top deck with water view of Key West's famous sunsets!"

The Seaside community is located on the far east side of Key West just off South Roosevelt Boulevard as it winds its way from US1 in a southwesterly direction around the Atlantic Ocean side of Key West.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls data sheet and view details posted by the listing Realtor and view photos in the mls. But let me add a few thoughts of my own regarding Seaside as a place to live and offer some suggestions about this unit in particular.

This property has 1824 sq ft of living space on three levels. You will find the double garage, spacious laundry, and storage on the ground floor plus a screen enclosed patio with tile floor and an outdoor courtyard space which you might use as a private garden.

This unit is located near the far western side of this development so you would not likely hear much noise from South Roosevelt Blvd while on the balconies.  You cannot hear anything inside of the unit. There are dual balconies on the east and west side of this unit on the second and third floors. And then there is that private rooftop sundeck where only God and people in low flying airplanes can see you.

The master bedroom is located on the west side of the second floor. It is a very spacious room with a large closet and a very large en-suite master bath.  The master bedroom has a terrific balcony.  The second bedroom is on the east side and, like the master bedroom, has an en-suite bath (not as opulent, however) and its own balcony.

The kitchen is on the top level on the west side. It has a vaulted ceiling and sunset views. The kitchen is quiet large and has plenty of room for informal dining area.  There is also a pantry which has been outfitted with lots of storage options.

The living room is on he east side of the property and has partial views of the water to the east. Unfortunately, most of the views are of the trees that help buffer the development from the road. However, the living room has plenty to look at inside the room itself. There is a custom built-in media center (minus the media), but the space is very attractive nonetheless. This room has a coved ceiling which adds a bit of dramatic effect to the space.

The building is poured concrete construction and has Category 5 hurricane rated windows and doors. The building was built to the highest building code standards as of the date constructed which should result in less expensive insurance for wind, fire, and casualty coverage. The unit has an internal laundry shoot from each floor that ends on the ground level where the spacious laundry room is located. The unit has an individual elevator (which could work well when an owner reaches the age when stairs become a problem) plus internal stairway between each floor.

32 Seaside Drive is bank owned and offered at $449,000 or $246 per sq ft.  Value shoppers should compare this unit with more expensive units at President's Walk in the Truman Annex or some condo units at 1800 Atlantic Blvd which are a bit smaller in size.  CLICK HERE to view a slide show of more photos that depict this bank owned Key West property.

The common areas include private roads, parking, and a large sunny pool. All areas are meticulously maintained from what I can see (and have always been maintained that way).   The hoa fees are $622 per month and include building exterior maintenance, common area and pool maintenance, security and management.

If you would like to see this unit or any other home in Key West please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.  

1709 George Street - Key West

If you are looking for a family home or a Key West getaway you should consider 1709 George Street in Key West. This smartly updated four bedroom home with two baths and a beautiful pool is priced at only $565,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and listing photo.

The listing Realtor describes this home as:

"Wonderful and walled for privacy, this tastefully renovated and immaculately maintained home is a true hidden pleasure. Enjoy 4 bedrooms, 2 stylish baths, an open kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and Mexican tile floors throughout. New impact glass doors and; windows are everywhere in this sunny home! Relax by your pool or under your outdoor covered patio. Absolutely nothing is needed in this perfect charmer. This home has plenty of off street parking and is close to the beaches and nature walk. Not often do you find a home in this price range that needs no work and has style galore. Hurry, it won't last!"

This 1355 sq ft home is surrounded by a privacy wall on a 4840 sq ft lot. The home, which was built in in 1964, looks almost brand new. The CBS home has been thoughtfully remodeled and now includes crown molding and baseboards, new interior doors, impact resistant windows and doors, and an updated kitchen and baths. 

The home has four good sized bedrooms each of which has lots of windows for ambient light but ultimate privacy as well. The two bathrooms are worthy of being called works for art. One has a step through door that provides quick access to the pool.

A covered lanai is located off the fourth bedroom which is used as an office. The lanai provides shade from the sunny pool.

CLICK HERE to view more photos I took of  this property. Better yet, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or send me an email at kw1101v@aol.com to schedule a showing.  I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.