800 Fleming Street #1B Key West - The William Fleming House

Just Listed by Preferred Properties Key West 800 Fleming Street #1B, a handsome two bedroom two bath William Fleming House Condominium offered for sale at just $815,000. The listing Realtor describes this property this way:

"This ground floor condominium is perfectly situated poolside in the ideally located William Fleming House. The dramatic double height great room has big high windows and two pairs of French doors opening to a private wrap-around deck. New custom designed bookcases fill one whole wall. The master bedroom has high ceilings, a loft study, walk-in closet and a door leading to the deck. The second bedroom is in a cozy loft overlooking the great room. The assigned parking space is very close to the unit."

The photos above show the building in earlier years before the mercantile building was converted into condominiums. As you look at the old photos you see that the building originally was brick clad. During the renovation wood siding was added along with wrap-around balconies. Those balconies provide lots of exterior space for the owners to enjoy their homes and to watch the world go by. At night the building stands out as a now iconic symbol of sophisticated living in Historic Old Key West.

I remember the very first time I saw a unit at the William Fleming House. I thought "Wow! This is like a New York loft only it's located in Key West, Florida". It has many attributes of an old Key West house but modern updates which suggest loft-style living. The unit has Dade County Pine walls, ceiling, and floors you'd see in many Old Town homes. But the similarity stops when you see the impressive 14ft ceilings wrapped with crown molding and crisp white baseboards. Dual sets of French doors with clerestory windows above open to the private deck.  Plantation shutters diffuse the sunlight from windows on the east side of the living room. Finally, a contemporary interior stairway leads to the second level loft bedroom where there is a nook sitting area that could also be used as an office.

The main floor bedroom is tucked away from the main living areas. A French door opens out to the side deck area which would be a good place to do your morning exercises if you choose not to go one of the gyms located in the Old Town area.  Both bathrooms are on the first floor so you and your mate can make pretty at the same time without getting in each other's way.

The deck off the living area provides just the right amount of privacy but enough sunshine and blue sky to remind you that the  sunny pool is near.  If you have look at one of the resort type condominiums, you probably are familiar with lots of bodies lounging by pool all day long. In all the times I have shown units at the William Fleming House, I saw people in the pool one time. There are just nine units here so the chances are good that you won't be seeing people by the pool all that often.

I took a lot of photos of this property which you can see if you CLICK HERE. The photos will show many alternate view of the building, pool, and interiors. Just above you can see the off street parking. Each unit has one assigned space.

800 Fleming Street #1B is offered for sale at $815,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to schedule a private showing of this well priced unit. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.

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This is a super clean and freshly renovated two bedroom home in a nice Key West neighborhood. There is a large storage shed in the back yard which could be converted into a pool house. Of course, you'll need to build the pool. But you can afford to add a pool because this house is priced to sell at $479,000.

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42 Spoonbill Way, Key West - Key West Golf Club Community

I had the opportunity to preview 42 Spoonbill Way located at the Key West Golf Club for an out of town buyer a couple of days ago. I thought I would share my thoughts on this home which I feel is good buying opportunity.  CLICK HERE to see an aerial view of the house which is located near the end of a dog-leg extension off Spoonbill Way. That means there is very little traffic to interrupt the peace and quiet of this little neighborhood. You will also note that the house has great views of the golf course from the rear. 

As you approach the house you immediately appreciate the modern day re-imagining of the Key West Conch house set back from the sidewalk by a white picket fence. The house has first and second floor porches on the front and rear. You can probably just imagine sitting on the porch watching not much of anything happening. Even on a rainy day, like the day I took my photos, the front entry looks inviting.

The listing Realtor describes 42 Spoonbill Way this way:

"Rare opportunity Golf Club 3 Bedroom 3 Bath with one bedroom and full bath on the first level. Master kitchen with top of the line stainless appliances, large living room, plenty of space for a dining table.screened deck off of the living room and master bedroom offering picturesque Golf Course Views, full wet bar, large bedrooms with vast closet space and a deck on both floors front and back are just some of the features of this great home. A resort style pool with seating in both the sun and shade, a smaller more private pool and fitness center make this the perfect location set alongside a Reese Jones designed Championship Golf Course. Priced to sell this home won't last long. Arrange to a viewing before someone beats you to it."

When I entered this home I immediately felt "at home". I have been inside many similar homes, but each place is always a little different from the next. The kitchen is located up front. It opens up to the rest of the living area. Double sliders at the rear open out to the covered and screen enclosed rear porch. I went out in the sprinkling rain to take in the view. Even if you are not a golfer, chances are pretty good you love looking at big blue skies and rolling green turf. On this day the skies were gray and the links were soaked with water. Birds were sampling the newly formed water ponds to see if the water was any different than the nearby lake water.

The above pic shows the third bedroom, den, or home office which is located up front opposite the kitchen. There is an adjacent full bath.  There is enough space here for a queen bed and dresser or an owner might opt for a sofa sleeper or Murphy bed with daytime desk and bookshelves.

Just because I tagged the front bedroom as being the master bedroom does not make it so. The large bathroom has dual sinks and space enough for two people at the same time. The bedroom is fairly good sized. The vaulted ceiling and French doors that open out to covered front porch give this space a sense of importance in my book. 

Even on a rainy day the rear bedroom and covered deck were very appealing. Imagine how pretty the views are at early morning before the golfers show up and after the last golfers depart at days end when sunset approaches.

Monthly homeowner association fees are $380 which includes Cable TV, manned security at the front entrance, pool maintenance, and common area maintenance. If you have ever driven through the golf course you may agree with me that the tree lined streets and grounds are just beautiful. I love driving through this area at Christmas when so many of the homes are decorated for the holidays. CLICK HERE to view more photos I took of 42 Spoonbill Way which is located within a four minute walk to the large community pool and community center.

CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this home. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a private showing of this lovely home that is offered at $495,999. I am a buyers agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Key West.