A rare opportunity

Only the second time on the market since this lovely custom cedar home was built in 1986. It has been a full time residence (never rented), lovingly cared for and very well maintained. You couldn't ask for a nicer location. It's at the end of Lower Matecumbe Key set in a bayfront lagoon with immediate ocean access via the Channel 2 or Channel 5 bridge.

In the front yard, you'll find the tropical style pool with a coral rock waterfall and a beach entry. The pool finish is a jade color PebbleTec for a natural looking gorgeous color and lifetime warranty. Lovingly landscaped with tropical foliage, exotic orchids and a rare palm or two from Fairchild Tropical Gardens.

Enjoy every sunset from the huge screened veranda on the main floor or on the third level balcony. Or you can watch the sunset from the romantic two person spa right outside the master bedroom.

Perfectly designed for entertaining, the exterior walls simply disappear with oversized pocket sliding glass doors that flow onto the huge wraparound veranda on two sides. In the fall, winter and spring, you'll love opening the house like this while your friends up north are complaining about the cold.

In the summer, the house will stay as cool as you like with a brand new (August, 2010) 5 ton A/C unit.

With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main floor plus a 3rd floor loft bonus room with a 1/2 bath (currently used as 4th bedroom), there is plenty of room for family and friends.

The home sits on one of the larger lots in the area and even has a two car garage (rare in the Keys) and a LEGAL downstairs storage area that is in compliance with the FEMA regulations.

The great room, dining area, kitchen and hallway feature glazed Mexican tile with Talavera accents on the base. This theme was added to by the current owners with a Talavera tile backsplash in the kitchen. If you look up in the kitchen, you'll see a custom made stained glass skylight that is backlighted for evening use. It features the rare Roseate Spoonbill and is a one of a kind piece of art.

The dock has davits, a fish cleaning station with power and water. There is even an enclosed shower with hot water to rinse off when you come in.

This home also comes with an oversized two car garage - a rare jewel in the Keys. Your cars will thank you for this as the harsh sun and salt air is not so friendly to vehicles.