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1117 Grinnell Street #2, Key West, Florida—SOLD $492,000.

If you are a fan of Tiny House Nation and Tiny House Hunters on the FYI Network, you are going to fall in love with 1117 Grinnell Street #2, in Old Town Key West.

We love 1117 Grinnell Street #2 in Old Town Key West!

We love 1117 Grinnell Street #2 in Old Town Key West!

Wonderful indoor/outdoor living!

Wonderful indoor/outdoor living!

The small house movement (also known as the “tiny house movement”) describes the architectural and social movement advocating living simply in small homes: houses less than 1,000 square feet. With the financial crisis of 2007-08, the small house movement came into its own, offering housing that is more affordable and ecologically friendly. Key West embraced tiny houses long before they became fashionable.

Charming!

Charming!

Cozy!

Cozy!

Built in 1933 and beautifully redesigned, 1117 Grinnell Street #2 is a small-scale cottage that is next to perfect. The two bedroom/one bath, 587 square foot abode offers the best of tiny house living. Gorgeous wood floors and walls, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, mosaic tile, and French doors add to the home’s charming interior. The classic front porch and the back porch overlooking the sunny community pool, extend the living space to the tropical outdoors.

We love living in a small house. Our historic Conch cottage is just 722 square feet on the main floor, plus a cozy loft. Although challenging at first, we have happily adapted to living large in a small space. Out of necessity, we have only filled our house with objects we wish to cherish forever. Combined with the house’s charming architectural character, our unique collection helps to make our pocket-sized cottage a place that always makes us smile. Small house living is for us!

—Keith & Dean

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Great island design abounds at 1117 Grinnell Street #2 in Key West.

Great island design abounds at 1117 Grinnell Street #2 in Key West.

1405 Olivia Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $1,315,000.

We love our new listing at 1405 Olivia Street in Key West.

We love our new listing at 1405 Olivia Street in Key West.


Paradise!

Paradise!

We love our new listing at 1405 Olivia Street in Old Town Key West. Award winning renovations beautifully maintain the home’s historic character while offering the best of modern design and conveniences. Nestled in the quaint and desirable Meadows neighborhood, this stately Classical Revival gem is not to be missed.
We love the beautiful open kitchen and living areas.

We love the beautiful open kitchen and living area.


Olivia Kitchen
The three bedroom, two and one half bath, family home is perfectly fashioned for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. A wonderful open kitchen and living area leads through three sets of French doors to a generous covered lanai. Curl up with a good book or enjoy drinks with friends as you overlook the sparkling pool and lush garden. Enjoy tropical breezes as you nap in your hammock or watch the world stroll by on your quintessential front porches. Island living does not get any better.
Tropical indoor/outdoor living at its best.

Tropical indoor/outdoor living at its best.


With soaring ceilings, Dade County pine walls, a grand staircase, and a master suite with treetop views, the home’s charming features will undoubtedly capture your heart.

If you have dreamed of owning a classic Key West residence, 1405 Olivia Street is ready to welcome you home.

—Keith & Dean

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Olivia Pool

708 Chapman Lane, Key West, Florida—SOLD $840,000.

Indoor/outdoor living at its best:  708 Chapman Lane in Key West.

Indoor/outdoor living at its best: 708 Chapman Lane in Key West.

The home's Classical Revival design is charming.

The home’s Classical Revival design is charming.

The charming home at 708 Chapman Lane in Key West, is not to be missed. Built in 2001, in the Classical Revival style, the traditional home blends seamlessly into its historic Bahama Village neighborhood. It offers all the charm of an older Key West home with all the conveniences of newer design and construction.

Tropical light fills the inviting two story home. The main floor’s contemporary open concept is perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, you will find two master suites: each with its own private porch.

We love the light filled open plan living.

We love the light filled open plan living.


Island style envelopes the home.

Island style envelopes the home.

Your door to paradise.

Your door to paradise.

Indoor/outdoor living at its best is evident throughout the property. While away the hours on the classic double porches adorning the front and back. French doors lead to a large backyard deck, sparkling saline pool, inviting hot tub, and ambient waterfall. Mature tropical landscaping creates an island paradise in your own backyard.

Conveniently situated just three blocks from Duval Street and mere steps from neighborhood restaurants and shops, 708 Chapman Lane delightfully captures the old island feel of its Bahama Village location.

Keith & Dean

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Chapman Pool

1017 Southard Street, Key West, Florida—OFF THE MARKET

This enthralling Key West estate makes its mark.

This enthralling Key West estate definitely makes its mark.

There are too few superlatives to adequately describe the extraordinary Gatsbyesque estate at 1017 Southard Street in Key West’s historic district. Encompassing over 20,000 square feet of terra firma and over 5,000 square feet of refined living space, this is undeniably one of the finest luxury estates on the island.

Welcome home.

Welcome home.

DMRE-Sabrina-1017Southard-3497A spectacularly restored 1890’s Queen Anne mansion reigns over this exquisite corner of paradise. The historic residence—with impeccable additions by architect and designer Guillermo A. Orozco—seamlessly blends the essence of grand formal living with the casual attitude of a tropical island lifestyle. The first floor features a dramatic entry hall, stunning octagonal living room, dining room with one-of-a-kind murals, spacious den, custom chef’s kitchen, and a vaulted master suite. Upstairs, one finds an octagonal guest suite and a sumptuous master. Victorian leaded glass doors, soaring ceilings, custom painted Dade County pine walls and floors, and welcoming porches take one’s breath away.

A chef's kitchen to die for.

A chef’s kitchen to die for.

James Alan Smith's murals adorn the walls of the lovely dining room.

One-of-a-kind murals adorn the walls of the lovely dining room.

Three additional structures beautifully compliment the main house. The inviting pool house offers an open air kitchen, changing room, bedroom, bath, and outdoor shower. A one car garage features a splendid guest apartment overlooking the pool. The charming two bedroom/two bath guest cottage features a private garden and off-street parking.

The pool house and garage blend seamlessly with the historic home.

The pool house and garage blend seamlessly with the historic home.

The glorious gardens are an entertainer’s dream. Striking Banyan and Royal Poinciana trees tower over lush tropical landscaping. Sparkling in the sunshine, the unforgettable glass tiled pool is the estate’s crown jewel.

Hand laid glass tiles sparkle in the sunshine.

Hand laid glass tiles sparkle in the sunshine.

Priced at $7,400,000.00, the remarkable estate at 1017 Southard Street in Key West is undoubtedly worth every penny.

Keith & Dean

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311 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL—SOLD $499,000.

We love 311 Truman Avenue's white picket fence and the inviting front porch.

We love 311 Truman Avenue’s white picket fence and inviting front porch.


We are delighted with our new listing at 311 Truman Avenue. Earlier this year, we listed and sold the vernacular Key West eyebrow house next door. Hopefully, we will be selling our way down the block.

The bright and cheery island decor is delightful.

The bright and cheery island decor is delightful.

Nestled on the quiet, one-way end of Truman Avenue, the charming cottage is conveniently located just one home away from the historic Key West lighthouse and a block and a half from the best of Upper Duval Street—making it a wonderful choice for an easy island getaway or a sought after monthly vacation rental.

We love the sunny master bedroom.

We love the sunny master bedroom.

You will love the home’s bright and cheerful island décor. From the living room to the kitchen, splashes of color greet you at every turn. With three bedrooms, two baths, and a generous loft, there is plenty of room to accommodate all of your guests. You can while away the hours on your inviting front porch or enjoy entertaining on your spacious back yard deck.

The eat-in kitchen features a wonderful vaulted ceiling.

The eat-in kitchen features a wonderful vaulted ceiling.

311 Truman Avenue: a perfect corner of paradise, just steps from all the action.

Keith & Dean

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