A quality home with unique charm and originality

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1 A quality home with unique charm and originality by JOANNA BRADY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE WRITER Few houses in Key West generate the kind of excitement you ll find waiting for you at 1422 Washington St. is remarkable one-of-a-kind 3- bedroom, 3-1/2 bath contemporary home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood on one of midtown s most prestigious streets. Custom built in an unconventional Caribbean style, it was creatively designed by the present owners to take advantage of Key West s warm weather and cooling trade winds. Everything in the home has been well thought out, meticulously crafted, and beautifully maintained. e multi-level design of this home allows for defining spaces to suit the residents activities. Tiled stairs from the half-moon shaped lower level foyer lead to the main floor with the living/dining/kitchen area to produce an attractive great room. Another staircase goes from there to the spacious second floor landing. Two large bedrooms stem from this mezzanine area, each with its own en suite bath featuring wonderful retractable open sky showers. A few more stairs lead up to the den on the fourth level, cooled through strategically placed windows and skylights to allow light and sea breezes to flow through when not using the central air. e Juliette The front entrance to the extraordinary home at 1522 Washington St. The home features a guest cottage and freeform pool. 33 balcony at the back of this room, trimmed with a tropical motif, overlooks the back garden and pool area. A rarely seen cedar barrel ceiling provides a fascinating architectural feature, a look which is echoed in miniature at the front of the house. In fact, ceiling and window treatments are an important feature in this home, evidenced in the cutout ceilings in the kitchen and sitting area. Besides their architectural visual interest, they provide light and height to the rooms. is home is perfect for entertaining. e kitchen boasts a spacious pantry and a powder room. French doors extending across the great room lead out to a pretty walkout rear patio and the lovely free-form pool, equipped with an automatic cleaning feature. To the right is the spacious private guest cottage, which has a bedroom, a full bath, a walk-in closet, and an attractive bamboo ceiling reminiscent of resorts in the Caribbean. e outside areas of this home are as beautifully appointed as the interior. At the front, the visitor is greeted by a large expanse of pavers allowing for ample guest parking. e highlight of this area is a charming terra cotta fountain surrounded by exotic plants and cacti. Guests are protected from the elements by a large outdoor foyer with artwork and a decorative wrought iron gate over the front door for added security. Continued on next page.

2 A quality home with unique charm and originality Continued From the mezzanine landing, both the great room below and fourth level den above can be seen under the barrel roof. The kitchen is part of the great room, which has French doors to the outside. The view from the den on the top level toward the front of the home. The bedrooms of the home are large, and each has en suite bath. Still at the front there are twin garages, one on each side of the building. e garage on the right, which has a connecting door to the interior of the home, is presently used by the owner as every handyman s dream a large workshop. A gate beside it leads to a side garden, with an attractive mural, to the back of the home and the pool. is home is situated on a 60 x 92 lot, with 2,061 square feet of living space. It was built with poured concrete construction and there are tile floors throughout, including the 34 staircases. ere are many extras, little custom touches, like the hidden faucets in the sinks and whimsically clever commode fixtures. Art lovers Continued on next page.

3 Two office locations to serve you: 1824 Flagler Ave., Key West, FL Office: (305) B South St., Key West, FL Office: (305) Toll Free: (866) JUST LISTED MLS # Key West Condo 3 Bed/2 Bath, 1219 S.F. $349,000 STACY STAHL MLS # Casa Marina with Pool 3 Bed/3 Bath, 2171 S.F. $1,650,000 THE TAPOROWSKI TEAM See more on our Website: F LORIDA K EYS R EAL E STATE C O. COM A quality home with unique charm and originality Continued will want to take advantage of the many areas with walls that invite the placement of artwork, as well as wall niches suitable for artistic statuary. And there are many decorative features, like the antique stained glass window from a Canadian church providing a focal point in the dining area and glass brick to allow the light in. For the discriminating buyer who wants a bright, contemporary Key West home that is beautiful, out of the ordinary, and functional, this residence is in sparkling condition, ready for you to move in. It is priced at $1,675,000. For more information, contact Kirksten Corky Irick of Preferred Properties, The sitting area of the great room features an interesting ceiling. Joanna Brady Schmida is a local freelance journalist and author of the historical Key West novel e Woman at the Light, published by St. Martin s Press, The dining area of the great room features a large stained glass window. Konk Life welcomes subjects for other articles about Keys homes currently for sale. Contact Guy deboer at (305) or (305) or guydeboer@konknet.com. 35

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6 Key West Association of REALTORS keywestrealtors.org Phone (305) Fax (305) Listing Agency Selling Agency Sold Date List Price Sold Price Street # Street Address Island Built Description Bdrms Wtrfrnt MM Middle Keys KeyIsle Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt 2/11/15 $ 197, $ 250, Avenue H Marathon 1993 Single Family 3 No 54.5 Century 21 Schwartz Outside Of MLS - FKBR 2/18/15 $ 255, $ 230, Avenue D #301 Coco Plum 1974 Condo 2 Yes 54.5 Century 21 Schwartz Century 21 Schwartz 2/11/15 $ 433, $ 370, Overseas Hwy #1 Marathon 2007 Townhouse 3 Yes 53.5 RE/MAX All Keys RE/MAX All Keys 2/16/15 $ 240, $ 240, Harbor Dr Marathon 1976 Single Family 2 No 51.5 Coldwell Banker Schmitt American Caribbean Real Estate 2/17/15 $1,525, $1,320, Gulfstream Blvd Marathon 2007 Single Family 4 Yes 51.5 Lower Keys Coldwell Banker Schmitt Shoreline Properties 2/17/15 $ 224, $ 210, Avenue F Big Pine Key 1985 Single Family 2 No 31 Coldwell Banker Schmitt A Key Real Estate 2/12/15 $ 449, $ 420, Magnolia Ln Big Pine Key 1978 Single Family 2 Yes 29 RE/MAX All Keys Realty World 2/17/15 $ 357, $ 342, Eugene Rd Big Pine Key 1985 Single Family 2 Yes 29 Coldwell Banker Schmitt American Caribbean Real Estate 2/18/15 $ 145, $ 128, Heck Ave Little Torch Key N/A Lots 0 Yes 28.5 Internet Realty Coldwell Banker Schmitt 2/12/15 $1,250, $1,250, Dominica Ln Ramrod Key 2007 Single Family 3 Yes 27.5 Century 21 Schwartz American Caribbean Real Estate 2/17/15 $ 45, $ 50, Shannahan Rd Ramrod Key N/A Lots 0 No 27 American Caribbean Real Estate American Caribbean Real Estate 2/11/15 $ 449, $ 425, Caribbean Dr Summerland Key 1979 Single Family 3 Yes 25 Keys Commercial Keys Commercial 2/13/15 $ 318, $ 118, Palm Ln Summerland Key 2013 Single Family 3 No 25 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Last Key Realty 2/12/15 $1,800, $1,600, Tamarind Rd Sugarloaf Key 2011 Single Family 3 Yes 17 SBX Real Estate Location 3 2/13/15 $ 270, $ 256, Avenue D Big Coppitt 1958 Single Family 3 No 15 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Southernmost Realty 2/17/15 $ 122, $ 117, Palm Dr Saddlebunch 1999 Mobile Home 3 No 14 Prudential Knight & Gardner Engel & Voelkers Florida Keys 2/13/15 $ 450, $ 441, Cactus Dr Big Coppitt 1981 Duplex 4 No 10 Robinson Real Estate Robinson Real Estate 2/17/15 $ 165, $ 160, Peninsular Ave Stock Island N/A Boat Slip 0 Yes 6 Key West Doug Mayberry Real Estate Bascom Grooms Real Estate 2/16/15 $ 850, $ 823, Eagle Ave Key West 1958 Single Family 3 No 4 RE/MAX All Outside Of MLS 2/11/15 $ 279, $ 262, S Roosevelt Blvd #W210 Key West 1991 Condo 2 No 3 SBX Real Estate Coldwell Banker Schmitt 2/17/15 $ 559, $ 549, Bahama Dr Key West 1966 Single Family 4 No 2.5 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Truman & Co. 2/17/15 $ 635, $ 620, Atlantic Blvd #B216 Key West 1985 Condo 2 Yes 2 Truman & Co. Prudential Knight & Gardner 2/13/15 $2,975, $2,750, Fleming St Key West 1938 Single Family 4 No 1 Bascom Grooms Real Estate Bascom Grooms Real Estate 2/18/15 $ 349, $ 349, Flagler Ave Key West 1950 Single Family 3 No 1 Truman & Co. Prudential Knight & Gardner 2/13/15 $ 699, $ 701, Duval St #Rear Key West 1933 Single Family 2 No 0 Based on information from the KWAR MLS for the period of 02/12/15 through 02/19/15 Good Deeds sponsored by 4 5

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