We love our Key West Lighthouse!
KEY WEST FUN FACT #3: When the Key West Lighthouse was constructed in 1847 it stood 58 feet high and was close to the water. After the island expanded through landfilling, the lighthouse was elevated to 78 feet so its beacon could be seen over the trees. The landlocked Key West Lighthouse now sits seven blocks from the ocean.
Keith & Dean
Five bedrooms, five baths, and elbow room for all!
CBS news recently reported that while most of the 76 million baby boomers are no longer caring for their children, more and more of them are becoming caretakers of an older generation. For those boomers lucky enough to retire in Key West, many of them are not only looking for a dream home that checks off all the boxes on their wish list, they are considering the needs of their elderly parents as well. Our spacious new listing at 1217 Packer Street offers a wonderful opportunity for a multi-generational family to balance the need for safety and convenience with the desire for privacy and independence.
The 4 off-street parking spaces are a rare find in Old Town!
With 2,500 square feet of living space—all on one level—and a 6,701 square foot lot, 1217 Packer Street boasts plenty of breathing room. The 3 bedroom/3 bath main house features a generous open floor plan, two large master suites, high ceilings, and great storage. Multiple French doors open to a sunny 28’ x 13.5’ pool, sparkling spa, outdoor dining, and tropical garden. The inviting 2 bedroom/2 bath guest cottage—with a private entrance, living/dining room, full-sized kitchen, and laundry room—overlooks the pool. Indoor/outdoor living at its best can be found in this diverse Old Town property.
We love the sparkling 28′ x 13,.5′ pool!
We love that 1217 Packer Street is the perfect home for a multi-generational family to experience the best in tropical island retirement.
Keith & Dean
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We love the cottage’s superior curb appeal.
Big things don’t always come in small packages. In the case of the charming cottage at 530 Grinnell Street, they certainly do.
We love the gorgeous interiors.
Designed by Key West architect, Guillermo Orozco, the home masterfully maximizes its 800 square feet with an open floor plan and lofty vaulted ceilings. The stunning island inspired interiors were fashioned by Houston’s Blair Gordon Design. We love the Brazilian Ipe wood floors, Dade County pine walls, Caesarstone countertops, maple cabinets, top-end appliances, and custom built-ins. The magical bunkroom is a childhood fantasy come true.
The bunkroom is a kid’s dream come true.
The storybook island cottage never ceases to capture our attention when we are strolling to Sunday brunch at Azure. From the Stephanotis draped white picket fence, to the indigenous Lignum Vitae tree shading the inviting front porch, the cottage radiates curb appeal plus. It is no wonder that this award winning home has been featured in the pages of Coastal Living.
Keith & Dean
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The Windsor Village Compound—tucked away behind a tropically landscaped gate on Windsor Lane—is one of Key West’s best kept secrets. Brick pathways wind through stunning gardens to eleven individually owned cottages nestled around a large and tranquil pool. Built in the 1950’s, it is one of the oldest compounds on the island. Peaceful living abounds in this community established for those 55 years of age and older. Just two-and-a-half blocks from the heart of Duval Street, the conveniently located Windsor Village sits high and dry near the top of the highest point in Key West, Solares Hill.
The lushly landscaped grounds and community pool are beautiful.
We love the vaulted wood ceiling and accent window.
Ideal for a couple or single person looking for a charming Key West pied-à-terre, 721-F Windsor Lane is a move-in-ready island cottage. Beautifully designed, the home utilizes its 591 square feet to maximum effect. A welcoming front porch invites you to while away the hours with a good book. Leading directly to the kitchen, the bright entry hall separates the living room from the bedroom. The living room features accent windows, a vaulted wood ceiling, and French doors leading to a private garden. Opening to an outdoor dining space, the sparking new kitchen showcases custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The light-filled bedroom features a high ceiling, French doors, and a newly renovated en suite bath. With the added bonuses of an outdoor shower, laundry, and storage loft, the small-scale cottage undoubtedly lives large. We adore this hidden Key West treasure!
The custom kitchen is gorgeous.
Windsor Village became commonly known as the Windsor Village Writer’s Compound when acclaimed writers, John Hersey, John Ciardi, Richard Wilbur, and Ralph Ellison purchased winter homes there in 1976. John Hersey was a celebrated writer and journalist, winning the Pulitzer Prize for his 1944 novel, A Bell for Adono. John Ciradi was a poet, translator and etymologist. Ciradi worked in television and radio with his show Accents on CBS and is reporting on NPR’s Morning Edition. Richard Wilbur is a poet and literary translator. The second U.S. Poet Laureate, Wilbur won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry twice, the National Book Award, and received the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton. Ralph Ellison was a novelist, literary critic, scholar, and writer. Ellison is best known for his novel, Invisible Man, for which he won the National Book Award in 1953.
Keith & Dean
One of 30 historic eyebrow houses on the island. Beautiful!
It has been said that it is the surviving collection of simple, though decorative, well-proportioned houses of great dignity that is impressive and appealing about Key West architecture.
We love that every room is light-filled and inviting.
The great majority of the homes in Key West’s historic district are classified as examples of either Classical Revival architecture or Key West vernacular architecture. One uniquely Key West modification to the Classical Revival style is the eyebrow house. The eyebrow house was based on the New England saltbox house in that the front wall is commonly a two-story plane and the rear wall a one-story plane. The front roof rests on the front porch pillars, partially obscuring the windows of the upstairs rooms, making the eyebrow effect. This awning like feature keeps out direct sunlight and offers a desirable cooling effect.
Paradise in your own backyard.
715 Frances Street is one of the best examples of the 30 vernacular eyebrow houses on the island. The beautifully light-filled home has been lovingly renovated to preserve the unique character of the home—while offering all the conveniences of contemporary living. We love that the home features two spacious living areas and three bedrooms with en suite baths. The high-end kitchen, with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, opens to the sunny family room. The 6,000 square-foot lot showcases a sparkling heated pool, hot tub with waterfall, outdoor shower, lush tropical landscaping, and highly coveted off-street parking. We could move into this stunning home today—we just love it!
Keith & Dean
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