744 Windsor Lane, Key West

A hidden tropical paradise awaits behind the hand-carved Indonesian teak doors of 744 Windsor Lane. This extraordinary property presents an unassuming visage to the world: it looks like two classic Key West cottages joined together, and so it is. But once inside, prepare to be amazed. Behind the teak doors lies a secret interior courtyard with ponds and waterfalls and a multitude of exquisite plants. Gently rising blond stone steps lift above the water to a second grand entrance, and a second surprise: a home of enormous open spaces, clean modernist lines, and walls of windows overlooking a quarter-acre of manicured tropical splendor. An enormous lanai, an outdoor kitchen, and a cabana bath accompany one of the largest pools in Key West in this private oasis known to just a few. An ideal home for entertaining, this 6 bedroom, 7 bath modernist masterpiece can graciously host family holiday gatherings, elegant cocktail parties, or even a fundraising gala with scores of guests. A truly unique property in the heart of Old Town, fully updated and offered in superb condition at $5.75 million. 

The two black & white photos above show 744 and 748 Windsor Lane, Key West, as they appeared in 1965.  A couple of decades later restaurateurs Phillip and Antonia (the creators of Antonia's Restaurant on Duval Street) joined the two houses together to create one large home with extensive gardens. The current owners recently completed a total restoration of the property. Craig Reynolds, Key West's premier landscape architect, designed the new gardens and Mark Harris supervised the installation. The buildings were updated and revamped including the installation of new formal living room, new west wing master bath, new whole house generator, new impact windows and doors except the historic facade, new decking, interior and exterior painting by Nippers, new lighting, and so on.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos for 744 Windsor Lane, Key West, Florida.  Please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing. I share this listing with Cory Held and Jeffrey Grosky. (Qualified buyers only.) I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

1430 South Street, Key West

Just Listed by Preferred Properties 1430 South Street in Key West, Florida. This beautifully remodeled home has four bedrooms each en-suite including a cute mother-in-law apartment plus what the listing agent calls a bonus space (I'd call it my private retreat - it's really cute).  

The great room opens out to the pool with waterfall. New impact glass recess into the walls which dramatically expands the sense of space when viewing the pool from the living area. Every thing in this house is fresh, clean, and neat.

Doors from each bedroom open out to small private side yards or decks. See the little deck of the bunk room two above.  Spaces like this are appreciated by guests who have a private areas of their very own.

The mother-in-law apartment has a little kitchen, large bathroom, and a private entrance so that you never have to see her.

The "bonus room" is a very clever conversion of an old shed into room of many potential uses. The building is covered in inexpensive bamboo fencing covered with palm thatches over the roof. It looks like a big Tiki  Hut.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and listing photos of 1430 South Street, Key West offered for sale at $1,695,000. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this 1746 sq ft home. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

1413 Von Phister Street, Key West - OPEN HOUSE TODAY

The Weather Forecast for Key West for today (February 3, 2019) is Sunny with a high of 75 degrees. If your trapped in a house or apartment up north freezing imagine how much better your life would be in this brand new 1924 square foot home with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and heated pool.

1413 Von Phister Street, Key West

OPEN 12:00 to 2:00 PM

$1,549,000

Listed by Gary Thomas

Preferred Properties Key West

1413 Von Phster Street, Key West - New Home

 Just Listed by yours truly, 1413 Von Phister Street, Key West.  This is a brand new 1924 square foot home completed in 2019.  This two story three bedroom, three bath home was built to resemble a Conch Style Home.  Notice what looks like a wrap-around porch on the front. Many of the historic homes in Old Town had similar balconies enclosed to create additional living space. That is the look the architect sought to achieve. The look has been catching the eye of passers-by for the past year as construction took place.

Old Chicago Brick lines the driveway and flows into the front yard enclosed by a traditional white picket fence. The brick continues around the east side of the house to the back yard and pool. This home has first and second floor covered porches on the front and rear each with Trex decking.

Some of the features of this home include real wood floors, crown molding, large baseboard trim, and recessed lighting. The living room ceiling is coved. The white kitchen cabinets look especially sharp with white crown echoing the crown molding in the ceiling. Notice the gas stove and additional stainless steel appliances.  Wood doors with opaque glass are another feature on all interior doors. Two sets of French style panel doors open out onto the rear deck which also has a privacy wall. A third door opens out the back stairway designed so that the homeowner can take trash outside without walking through the house. Note the outdoor shower located adjacent to the stairs.

There is a first floor master bedroom and bath not shown in the photos. The second floor master bedroom has a door which opens out to the second floor rear balcony. The en-suite bath includes an extra large shower and dual sinks. Finally, there is a large walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry.

There is a laundry closet on the second floor. Note the impact glass door at the front of the hall which leads to the porch. This is a quiet little neighborhood located about five blocks from the beaches and the Atlantic Ocean.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West MLS datasheet and more photos. Please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of 1413 Von Phister Street, Key West. I am a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

This home be on Open House Sunday February 3rd from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.

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Pot Luck in Key West

A few days ago I was showing properties to prospective buyers. The custom in Key West is for the listing agent to be present the property and explain the features. Many of our homes are historic or unique. The photo above is not the house. The gent was sitting on the front porch. The listing agent asked him if we could go inside. He was an affable fellow said yes. He asked me if I would like an orange slice. I replied "with vodka". He said we drank it all last night. It was a small cottage. My buyers peeked their heads into the single bedroom, moved over to the kitchen, and prepared to exit. The listing agent asked my lady client if she looked into the bathroom. Oh, she forgot. She went back into the bedroom and opened the door finding the Mrs. on the pot. 

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