A house ‘fit for a Queen’ in the Truman Annex
BY TERRY SCHMIDA
KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE WRITER
 Key West may be blessed with plenty of fascinating and historic architecture, but not many residents can claim to live in a house once owned by an actual “Queen.”
The lucky person who purchases 216 Fleming St., currently listed by Realtors Mike Caron and Bob Frechette of Keller Williams Key West Compass Realty, will inherit those bragging rights: For the past two-and-a-half years, this lovely, fully-detached single family home, located in the historic, yet ultra chic Truman Annex neighborhood, has been owned by Mary-Lynn Price, Queen of Fantasy Fest in 2015.
Offering over 1,300 square feet of living space, on an 1,880 square foot lot, this desirable two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home is being sold completely furnished, with a valuable transient rental license, enabling it to be rented short-term for very respectable returns.
With both front and rear yards, this residence is hidden away in a unique part of Truman Annex, with neighbors on only one side.
On the first floor you step into a large, open concept living and dining area, with lots of natural light and 10-foot ceilings. An efficient custom kitchen with granite countertops and plenty of cabinet space also features a breakfast bar and “hidden” Sub-Zero refrigerator.
Through a set of French doors is a glorious rear yard and deck surrounded by tropical foliage, with plenty of room for dinner parties on balmy evenings,
An updated half-bathroom is convenient for guests and owners alike.
Upstairs, the second level offers two roomy bedrooms, and two bathrooms.
The master suite features a remodeled ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and a good-sized private balcony; the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee and read the paper.
The guest bedroom is nearly the same size as the master, and is located just steps away from the second bathroom, which also offers a soaking tub. Both bedrooms get plenty of sunlight. A laundry alcove, with a top-of-the-line washer and dryer, rounds out the second level.
Solidly constructed in 1995, this handsome home also features hurricane impact windows and doors, as well as quality storm shutters for other apertures.
This house also comes with a designated parking space, as well as access to a swimming pool located mere yards from the house, with a small quarterly fee.
And the location? For those who like the idea of exclusive living in the heart of Old Town, the location couldn’t be better. It’s right next to the Fleming Street gate to the Truman Annex, just a few blocks from Key West’s prime restaurants, bars, and theaters. This historic neighborhood is itself rife with charmingly refurbished buildings, and is just minutes from the city’s finest beach, Ft. Zach Taylor.
We can’t all be royalty. But some of us can be lucky enough to live in their former palaces! Who could ask for more?
Make an appointment for a showing today, and begin your Camelot period in Key West!
The sweet house at 216 Fleming St. is being offered for just $1,339,000.
For more information, or to schedule a showing, call listing agent Mike Caron at 508-269-8565, or 305-296-7078, or email him at [email protected].
An open house will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7.

 

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