A unique property in Key West, Rarely offered! by JOANNA BRADY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE WRITER So you think you ve seen the best properties Key West has to offer? Key West is a city with many beautiful homes, but have you been to Harbour Place in the Truman Annex? Hidden away just behind the Truman Little White House, this opulent enclave is a showcase of fabulous condos on the waterfront of Key West. With a park-like setting and beautiful walking areas near the water, this is the real old Key West, where its colorful maritime and naval history began; the heart of where the town was founded in 1822. e presidential gates just a stone s throw away are a reminder that later, this area was the favorite home of President Truman and frequent vacation destination of several other U.S. presidents who loved to visit here. Very rarely, an especially large condo comes on the market here, like the one shown, at 113 Front St. is fine residence was once two apartments. It is now a double corner condo on the ocean side of the Annex, beautifully decorated in vibrant tropical colors that bring the outside in. e home is in excellent shape, ready for a buyer to take possession. e marriage of the two spacious Water, water, everywhere one of the many views from the balconies, taking in the large pool and the Gulf of Mexico. The 44-foot long great room allows for lavish entertaining. 20 condos allowed the present owner to design and create one very large residence in this incomparable setting, with glorious views of the Gulf of Mexico from every room, and from its three large balconies. A good spot for cocktail hour and your own sunset celebration. Its high, 9-foot ceilings give this home a feeling of air and space reminiscent of luxurious Manhattan condos. With nearly 3,100 square feet of living area and plenty of closet space, this is a home you could easily live in year round. Concerned about parking? Don t be. e condo has three assigned parking spots in the covered parking garage. is beautiful home is a great venue for receiving overnight or weekend guests. And when not in use, it has a special transient license for renting it out to selected guests, for as many as 26 weeks throughout the year or however many monthlong stays you may wish. Well-behaved pets are allowed in the condos at Harbour Place, and to stroll the grounds if on a leash. is home really has it all. For starters, there are the three large bedrooms plus a den, and 4. 5 bathrooms. With its open plan, the condo is perfect for large parties. It has a 44-foot long great room and a main kitchen. e second kitchen/laundry area is equipped with all its own appliances, so it can be used as a bar and for serving food
French doors and windows invite the light to slant in throughout the condo. The owner s 17th century Chinese window motif presently separates the main kitchen from the great room. Just part of the spacious master bedroom suite. A cozy sitting area, which forms part of the master suite. to handle your entertaining needs with ease. e secluded bedroom wing includes a huge master suite with its own office alcove, a separate dressing area, a walk-in closet, make-up area, and an elegant full e building, which is of solid construction, features an elevator. And of course there is cable and internet available. e green areas around are meticulously maintained, and you can sleep well knowing the bath. e other two bedrooms are both a good size and also have their own full baths. Access out to balconies is via French doors, and there are plantation shutters throughout. 21 area has 24 hour a day/7 day a week security. Needless to say, Harbour Place is close to everything. In this enclave, all you ll need are a pair Continued on next page.
A unique property in Key West, Rarely offered! Continued The luxury master bathroom has many charming touches. of good walking shoes or a bicycle to explore the real Key West. If you re looking for the condo of your dreams in incomparable Key West, come and see this extraordinary residence! Offered at $2,699,000 by Jimmy Olson at Compass Realty. Call (401) 439-7021 or email him at jimmy.d.olson@gmail.com. One of the two gourmet kitchens that allow gracious entertaining in the condo. 22 Joanna Brady Schmida is a Key West writer, author of an historical novel about Key West title e Woman at the Light, published by St. Martin s Press in 2012. Konk Life welcomes subjects for other articles about Keys homes currently for sale. Contact Guy deboer at (305) 296-1630 or (305) 766-5832 or email guydeboer@konknet.com.
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Featured Home Locations 1 3 Big Coppitt Key 4th St 2 Key Haven Stock Island Featured Homes Viewed by Appointment Map # Address #BR/BA Listing Agent Phone Number Ad Page 1 113 Front St., Key West 3BR/4.5BA Jimmy Olson, Compass Realty 401-439-7021 23 2 3 24 Jade Dr., Unit 10, Big Coppitt 2BR/2BA Cindy Kaye, Engel & Völkers Florida Keys 305-731-5000 23 305-394-4750 522 Petronia St., Key West 3BR/3BA Dawn Thornburgh, Beach Club Brokers, Inc. 305-294-8433 23 800-545-9655 24
Key West Association of REALTORS keywestrealtors.org Phone (305) 296-8259 Fax (305) 296-2701 Listing Agency Selling Agency Sold Date List Price Sold Price Street # Street Address Island Built Description Bdrms Wtrfrnt MM Middle Keys Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. 10/28/14 $ 229,000.00 $ 230,000.00 389 N Anglers Dr #109 Marathon 1974 Condo 2 Yes 54 Lower Keys Realty World - Freewheeler (Islamorada) RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate 10/23/14 $ 409,900.00 $ 400,000.00 101 N Coral Ln Key Colony 1989 Half Duplex 2 Yes 53.5 American Caribbean Real Estate - Middle Keys Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. 10/29/14 $ 695,000.00 $ 669,000.00 341 9th St Key Colony 1991 Half Duplex 3 Yes 53.5 American Caribbean Real Estate - Middle Keys Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. 10/30/14 $ 335,000.00 $ 310,000.00 241 2nd St Key Colony 1972 Half Duplex 2 No 53.5 American Caribbean Real Estate - Middle Keys American Caribbean Real Estate - Middle Keys 10/30/14 $ 335,000.00 $ 320,000.00 12690 Overseas Hwy #42 Marathon 1989 Condo 2 Yes 53.5 RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate 10/23/14 $ 12,500.00 $ 12,000.00 12411 Overseas Hwy #44 C Marathon 2006 Boat Slip 0 Yes 53 Realty World - Freewheeler (Islamorada) Realty World - Freewheeler (Islamorada) 10/29/14 $ 114,900.00 $ 100,500.00 10877 Overseas Hwy #60 Marathon 1962 Condo 1 Yes 52.5 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. 10/23/14 $ 219,000.00 $ 215,000.00 6800 Overseas Hwy #101 Marathon 1984 Condo 2 Yes 50.5 RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate 10/24/14 $ 149,000.00 $ 135,000.00 714 W 63rd St Marathon N/A Lots 0 Yes 50.5 American Caribbean Real Estate-Lower Keys Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE Co. Lower Keys Office 10/28/14 $ 447,565.00 $ 447,565.00 29531 Enterprise Ave Big Pine Key 2014 Single Family 3 Yes 29.5 American Caribbean Real Estate-Lower Keys Century 21 Schwartz Realty MTH 10/23/14 $ 339,000.00 $ 315,000.00 29057 Geranium Dr Big Pine Key 1978 Single Family 3 Yes 29 American Caribbean Real Estate-Lower Keys Action Keys Realty FL Keys Inc 10/28/14 $ 410,000.00 $ 375,000.00 29040 Cedar Dr Big Pine Key 1980 Single Family 3 Yes 29 Waterfront Keys Realty Inc. Coldwell Banker Schmitt RE Co. Lower Keys Office 10/24/14 $ 225,000.00 $ 195,000.00 701 Spanish Main Dr #330 Cudjoe Key 1989 Mobile Home 2 Yes 23 Allison James Estates & Homes Sellstate Island Properties 10/28/14 $ 339,400.00 $ 284,550.00 154 Cutlass Ln Cudjoe Key 1973 Single Family 3 Yes 23 Internet Realty of the Florida Keys Internet Realty of the Florida Keys 10/28/14 $ 605,000.00 $ 605,000.00 1195 Hakluyt Ln Cudjoe Key 1984 Single Family 2 Yes 23 Island Group Realty Beachfront Realty, Inc. 10/21/14 $ 350,000.00 $ 310,000.00 1412 Boca Chica Rd Geiger Key 1979 Single Family 3 Yes 10 Century 21 Schwartz Realty Century 21 Schwartz Realty 10/27/14 $ 525,000.00 $ 525,000.00 5020 5th Ave #3 Stock Island 2003 Single Family 3 Yes 5 Key West Prudential Knight & Gardner Realty Prudential Knight & Gardner Realty 10/24/14 $ 204,800.00 $ 187,000.00 3230 Harriet Ave Key West 1984 Townhouse 2 No 4 Preferred Properties Engel & Voelkers Florida Keys 10/24/14 $ 675,000.00 $ 665,000.00 2649 Gulfview Dr Key West 1999 Townhouse 3 Yes 3 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. Preferred Properties 10/23/14 $ 495,000.00 $ 465,000.00 2417 Harris Ave Key West 1955 Single Family 3 No 2 Truman & Co. Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. 10/23/14 $ 525,000.00 $ 492,500.00 32 Hilton Haven Rd #8 Key West 2002 Condo 2 Yes 2 Preferred Properties Bascom Grooms Real Estate 10/23/14 $ 565,000.00 $ 535,000.00 616 Petronia St Key West 1948 Single Family 2 No 1 Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. Anchor Line Realty 10/24/14 $ 549,900.00 $ 527,500.00 1215 Duncan St Key West 1963 Duplex 2 No 1 Allison James Estates & Homes Century 21 Schwartz Realty BPK 10/27/14 $ 463,600.00 $ 424,200.00 732 Windsor Ln Key West 1933 Single Family 1 No 1 Doug Mayberry Real Estate Doug Mayberry Real Estate 10/28/14 $8,840,000.00 $8,840,000.00 411 William St #1 Key West 1889 Commercial RE 0 No 1 Based on information provided by the KWAR MLS from 10/23/2014 to 10/30/2014 S O L D Good Deeds sponsored by