A Charming Home In A Favorite Part Of Town. 1218 Petronia St.

By Joanna Brady Schmida

 

With its white picket fence and pretty shutters, its meandering antique brick walkways that have been nicely landscaped, a pool, and a well-planned renovation, the lovely house at 1218 Petronia St. is a very desirable property.

 

 

Situated on one level, this house has it all—even separate quarters to offer hospitality and privacy to visiting guests. Conveniently located just a couple of blocks off the White Street corridor, the home is close to everything.

 

 

The main house has an interesting, circular traffic flow, which all joins together in the bright family area at the back. One of the best features of the house is its very large great room with elegant cathedral ceilings. Skylights are strategically placed to bring even more light. The inviting kitchen has granite counters, with built-in wooden cupboards and a convenient pantry. There are two full baths and a powder room, all redone to the owners’ exacting taste.

 

 

Sliding glass doors from the great room at the back open wide to allow the tropic ambiance in and offer easy access to the pool and patios outdoors. The windows and glass doors in the home are all hurricane-proof. The pool has swim jets for a good aqua work-out. Entertaining around the pool is “Key West easy,” with plenty of party space and outdoor appliances. It is also wired for surround sound and speakers. For the moment, there is ample street parking, but there is enough space on the property to configure off street parking, if desired.

 

 

The floors and traditional wainscoted walls contribute to the house’s charm. It has three bedrooms in total—the master bedroom with ensuite bath, a smaller child’s bedroom, and another bedroom in the guest cottage.

 

 

Extra features include the intricate shelving in the family room and a pretty, stained glass transom by Mary O’Shea.

 

 

The Meadows is one of the areas of Key West most in demand by people wanting their own piece of our city. Away from the busy heart of town, yet within easy access to it, it’s a graceful and peaceful extension of Old Town. Residents of its welcoming friendly neighborhoods know their part of town is special, and they’re justifiably proud of its historic old wooden houses. The area has the look of Old Town, but in a quieter environment, which makes the homes in the Meadows attractive to locals, visitors, and investors alike. With its one-way streets to cut down on traffic, its neighborhoods are popular with young families. And many artists, political personalities and writers have chosen to make their homes there.

 

 

Another big plus: the houses in the Meadows are in the X flood zone. As realtors are fond of saying, the three things to remember when buying a house are ‘location, location, location.” 1218 Petronia St. has the perfect combination—a great location and a beautiful home.

 

 

This excellent property is currently listed for sale at $1,200,000. Kathleen Fitzsimmons at Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Co. has the listing. Kathleen may be reached at 815 212-3678.

 

 

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 at [email protected].

 

 

 

(Joanna Brady Schmida is a Key West writer who writes about homes each week in the real estate secion of Konk Life.Writing as Joanna Brady, she is author of a historical novel about Key West,“The Woman at the Light” published by St. Martin’s Press, 2012, and available at Key West Island Books, 513 Fleming St. Visit Joanna at www.joannabradysite.com)

 

 

 

SHOT LIST AND CUTLINES

 

1) ESTABLISHING SHOT: BACK OF THE HOUSE (USE #4043)

 

“The back of the house and guest cottage at 1218 Petronia St.

 

2) BROAD SHOT OF KITCHEN (USE #3992)

 

“The kitchen has all updated cupboards and appliances.”

 

3) SHOT FROM KITCHEN TO DOORS INCLUDING CATHEDRAL CEILING (USE #4005)

“The great room has cathedral ceilings.”

 

4) SHOT OF SWEEP TO DOORS INCLUDING THE TWO WINDOWS (USE #3929)

 

“All doors and windows are hurricane proof.”

 

5) SHOT OF SOFA WALL (USE #3917)

 

“Unusual shelfing in living room area is an attractive accent.”

 

6) SHOT SHOWING BATH TILING WITH GLASS SINK (USE #3965)

“Bathrooms have all been tastefully updated.”

 

 

7) SHOT OF FRONT (USE #4130)

 

“Exterior of the front is charming and inviting.”

 

8) BRICKED PATHWAY SHOT (USE #4137)

“Landscaped antique brick pathways meander at the front of the property.”

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