2601 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Unit 118-C, Key West, Florida—SOLD $325,000.

We love the open floor plan of this snappy condo.
We love the open floor plan of this snappy condo.

When Dean’s mother, Kathleen, decided to relocate to Key West a few years back, we were delighted to find her a condominium at Key West by the Sea. After completing a full renovation of her unit, she was—and continues to be—thrilled with her sleek and stylish new home. We love that she is living in a well maintained, gated community with a strong and stable association. Our concerns for Kathleen’s comfort and safety were greatly diminished by deed restrictions in place to control rentals and to require background checks for all owners and tenants. Kathleen is always delighted to let us show off her beautiful condo to our clients that are looking for a home at Key West by the Sea.

A cute kitchen.
A cute kitchen.

Our new listing at Key West by the Sea, Unit 118-C, is a home to fall in love with. This snappy, move-in ready, two bedroom/one bath condo is a real find. Open plan living flows to a private patio with views of eight acres of mature tropical gardens. With two pools, two tennis courts, and Smathers Beach right across the street, this beautiful Key West by the Sea condominium offers carefree island living at its best.

—Keith & Dean

The private patio overlooks beautiful tropical gardens.
The private patio overlooks beautiful
tropical gardens.

1706 Patricia Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $965,000.

A tropical island paradise.
A tropical island paradise.

The beautiful home for sale at 1706 Patricia Street is an excellent find for any family looking to enjoy island living at its best.

The large 2,532 square foot home offers plenty of breathing space for everyone. The inviting living/dining room is Ideal for gatherings and celebrations. Family and friends will love hanging out in the spacious, updated kitchen and keeping room. The kids will love the two ground floor bedrooms. Mom will love the office with its view of the garden. Dad will love the workroom and garage. The private upstairs master suite is a tranquil, end-of-day retreat for Mom and Dad.

We love the wonderful open floor plan.
We love the wonderful open floor plan.

Indoor/outdoor living at its best!
Indoor/outdoor living at its best!
Situated on a tropically landscaped 6,000 square foot lot, the home sports the best of outdoor living. Two covered outdoor living spaces make both relaxing and entertaining a charm. The sunny pool will keep the family supplied with plenty of feel-good Vitamin D. With the beach just a short stroll away, there is plenty of storage space for all the family’s toys.

We bet your family will love 1706 Patricia Street as much as we do!

Keith & Dean

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OUR TOP 5 FAVORITE HOME SALES OF 2014

Over the course of 2014, so many people asked us how our first year working together as Realtors® was working out. When we began our professional partnership, we accepted that it would either turn out to be a really great experience, or it would prove to be a total disaster.

We are happy to report that working together as the Townsend Team has been terrific. With our first wonderfully successful year under belt, we are looking forward to an even greater 2015!

Thankfully, we sold a lot of homes this year. It is unquestionably easier—and more enjoyable—selling a property when we love it. We got to thinking about the homes we were lucky enough to sell: homes we wished we were buying for ourselves, family, or friends. We came up with a list of our favorite home sales of 2014 that we hope you will enjoy.

Happy New Year!

Keith & Dean

OUR TOP 5 FAVORITE HOME SALES OF 2014

Love the million dollar view!
Love the million dollar view! 327 Virginia Street

5. 327 Virginia Street, Key West, Florida. We love this Bahama Village tropical retreat that we sold for $659,500.00. The master suite’s million dollar view of the historic Key West lighthouse simply can’t be beat.

Love the Old Key West charm!
Love the Old Key West charm! 700 Pearl Street

4. 700 Pearl Street, Key West, Florida. This beautifully renovated home in the Meadows tugged at our heartstrings. Our customer loved the property’s delightful mix of contemporary and Old Key West style. He purchased the home for $614,150.00.

Love the gorgeous water views!
Love the gorgeous water views! 6800 Maloney Avenue, #110

3. 6800 Maloney Avenue, #110, Key West, Florida. We never tired of showing this charming and affordable waterfront home on Stock Island—especially when we spied manatee swimming just off the dock. We listed and sold the property for $250,000.00.

Love this spectacular waterfront home!
Love this spectacular waterfront home! 827 Eisenhower Drive

2. 827 Eisenhower Drive, Key West, Florida. We haven’t stopped imagining ourselves moving into this very special waterfront home on Garrison Bight in the Meadows. Although we were disappointed that we couldn’t purchase it for ourselves, selling it for $1,300,000.00 helped us feel a bit better.

What's not to love about our favorite home sale of the year?!!
What’s not to love about our favorite home sale of the year?!! 1510 Laird Street

★1. 1510 Laird Street, Key West, Florida. Our first listing of 2014 turned out to be our favorite home sale of the year. This magical three bedroom, two bath home features an open floor plan leading to a generous veranda, sparkling 20’ x 20’ pool, lush tropical gardens, and a one-of-a-kind guest cottage. We were delighted to sell the beautiful home for over the asking price at $705,000.00.

711 South Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $3,650,000.

711 South Street offers resort style living at its best!
711 South Street offers resort style living at its best!
We love the welcoming foyer.
We love the welcoming foyer.

A few years ago, I was invited to a soirée in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. I found myself standing before an austere two-story brick wall on Dauphine Street—double checking the address—convinced that I could not possibly be at the right place. Having been told that the party was being held at an exquisite private residence that had recently graced the pages of Architectural Digest, I could not imagine such a treasure being hidden behind such an uninviting façade. After hesitantly ringing the bell, I was soon welcomed into a jaw-dropping property that far exceeded my grandest concept of perfection.

The living room opens to the resort style pool and tropical garden.
The living room opens to the resort style pool.

Much like the French Quarter, Key West has its lion’s share of magnificent homes, surprisingly concealed behind white picket fences and lush tropical landscaping. 711 South Street is one such hidden treasure.

After touring 711 South Street for the first time, Dean returned to the office with a look of astonishment on his face—declaring it a paragon of design. He could not stop describing the flawless home as sheer perfection, down to the smallest detail. How could we not be in love with 711 South Street? It is spectacular.

The exquisite master suite is divine.
The exquisite master suite is divine.

The golden touch of legendary interior designer Alexander Baer can be seen throughout the home. From the moment we enter the verdant front garden and meander along the winding brick path to the generous and welcoming front porch, we are transported to a genuine Key West fantasy. The wide foyer opens to an office, two large guestrooms, a grand and inviting living room, and an unforgettable veranda. The exquisite master suite is divine. We love that the kitchen, with its tiger maple cabinets, opens to both the living room and the veranda. The separate garage and guesthouse is as beautifully designed as the main residence. The resort style pool and patio, surrounded by tropical plantings, makes us believe that this extraordinary home deserves a five star rating.

We have strolled past 711 South Street countless, never imagining that paradise lay beyond its white picket fence.

Keith and Dean

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The generous front porch overlooks a secluded tropical garden.
The generous front porch overlooks the secluded tropical garden.

327 Virginia Street, Key West, Florida—SOLD $659,500.

A million dollar view of the historic Key West lighthouse.
A million dollar view of the historic Key West lighthouse.
A charming retreat just a block from Duval Street.
A charming retreat just a block from Duval Street.

When most people think of a million dollar view in Key West, they typically think of a sparkling, Caribbean blue, sky and water vista. With a spectacular shot of the historic Key West lighthouse from the upstairs master suite, the delightful cottage at 327 Virginia Street certainly cashes in with its remarkable million dollar view.

It is all about Key West cottage charm!
It is all about Key West cottage charm!

At first glance, we were captivated by this charming property. We love the tropical garden surrounding the gated off-street parking. The Bahamian shutters and sculptural Bougainvillea beautifully enhance the front exterior of the home. A newly updated kitchen and cozy living room opens to the glimmering pool and covered outdoor dining. The sunny upstairs master suite—with its extraordinary view—has French doors opening to a private balcony. Housed in a separate structure, the pool-side guestroom features a vaulted ceiling. A separate office cottage, storage building, outdoor shower, and close proximity to Duval Street add to the desirability of this unique Key West home.

Keith & Dean

We love the bamboo waterfall cascading into the pool!
We love the bamboo waterfall cascading into the pool!