"Park Avenue" Jewel in Old Town Key West

Every city has their own “Park Avenue’ and Key West is no exception. Frances Street, a broad tree lined avenue that stretches elegantly along the east side of the city’s Old Town historic quarter has earned that appellation. Some of the district’s most beautiful historic renovations mark the street, and our latest featured listing is a diamond among sparkling jewels.

The stylish and elegant renovation of a classic three bay eyebrow house at 715 Frances Street offers the charm of early Key West with the modern amenities and conveniences discerning buyers expect. The home boasts lofty ceilings, wood floors and exposed and restored historic Dade County Pine walls. There are three “master” bedrooms, including a coveted ground floor master with bathroom ensuite.  Other historic details include the original staircase banister, restored leaded glass windows. Built in cupboards under the stairs lend convenient storage space.

A large, new chef’s kitchen boasts “miles” of exquisite granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, new cabinets and designer lighting. The room is flooded with natural light from a bank of windows behind the sink and counters. Beyond the kitchen is the laundry nook and a convenient half bath.

The great room opens through restored historic “French doors” into a screened indoor/outdoor room with removable glass windows to allow tropical island breezes to cool the room.

Outdoors a large bricked patio surrounds a heated pool and waterfall spa enclosed trimmed in marble travertine. Steps away is a delightful enclosed outdoor shower .  A wide expanse of green lawn stretches along the length of the fenced property. Lush landscaping adds more privacy and a tropical backdrop to this unusually large lot (6,000 square feet).

Off street parking completes the Triple P Trifecta – position, parking and pool!

For those who love Key West’s historic architecture this jewel of a restoration represents a style unique to Key West – the “eyebrow’ house.  This variation of  the Classical Revival style popular in Key West in the 19th Century features an overhanging roof that shaded the upper story windows.  The overhang obstructs the view from the upstairs windows, but shades the rooms from bright sunlight. There are only about 100 of these distinctive homes intact in Key West.

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715 Frances Street, Key West, FL
3 Bedrooms 3.5 Bathrooms
US $1,495,000