$5,200,000
253-254 Gulfview Drive
Lower Matecumbe, FL 33036
MLS# 596365
Status: Closed
7 beds  |  7 baths  |  4652 sqft
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Gorgeous blue waters frame this beautiful bay and beach back yard
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Gorgeous blue waters frame this beautiful bay and beach back yard Enjoy nightly sunsets from this sandy beach on the Bay Florida Architecture magazine featured this custom home for the design and comfort 2 car garage opens on both sides from the street to the Bay Designed for low maintenance and island style with ceiling to floor windows and doors. Great place to gather for sunsets year round Island kitchen on the bay with high ceilings Families can gather here in this dine in bar area with stone countertops Media and or great room is perfect for large families or friends Dining area upper level Great living room overlooking the bay Large yard with grass and beach Carport Bay home Grass and beach back yard Large garage opens on both ends Elevator ground level access to 3rd living level Aerial to bay views Dining area overlooking the bay and terrace 3rd level views to Bay Loft view from foyer upstairs on 2nd living level Beautiful custom features include floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors Master bath has 2 separate bath sinks and cabinets Beach home master bathroom has a walk in closet Drone view from roof top Open up your sliding doors and take in the bay breezes all winter! Convenient access with the elevator to all levels here Guest bedroom suite Guest bedroom or office on the 3rd level Private balcony and porch access off this suite Guest bathroom Balcony views overlooking the bay Porches wrap around this home on the main living level Excellent opportunity to own an estate here with a canal home directly across from the beach home Expansive terraces overlooking Florida Bay from the Master level Family and guest will enjoy this spacious and private bedroom suite Guest bath in Bay home Enjoy 65 feet of deep water dockage inc. a ramp you'll hardly find on private docks Dock your boat here on this protected deep water across the street from the bay home View from canal to home on this large lot one lot from creek to the bay! Circular driveway and huge garage could be used for your jet skis, cars, or storage Sail, kayak, swim, or paddle off of your private beach View of AC tackle and rod storage on the dock at canal home Guest bedroom bath at bay home CBS garage home with all living space on 2nd level Guests can lounge in this spacious bedroom suite White and bright open kitchen floor with bar area in canal home Master bedroom in canal home across from bay home Guests can use the same bathroom on one side of the house DSC_4118 Guest bedroom in "cottage" canal home Plantation blinds and canal views Canal home Rod room on dock with power Canal home has an open kitchen with dine in bar area 65' of Canal front dockage with a RARE boat ramp, CBS garage home with AC tackle shop. East to west views of 254 Gulfview beach home Dock your boat at the canal home and within seconds you're at the Florida bay Gulfview drive aerials from the south bay Reinforced concrete 3 story garage and elevator with 5 bedrooms 5 bathrooms Year round sunsets and Florida Bay views Dusk views to the north Sunset views in early June Beautiful sunset skies Hues of blue skies and a sunset Beach to sunset Dusk views to the beach house Skies at sunset to the East

Property Description
This idyllic bayfront estate opportunity to own two homes situated on White Marlin beach directly across from one another is a rare offering. The canal home has protected deepwater dockage while the ''beach home'' is on the most sought-after street, on Gulfview Drive in Islamorada. Enjoy unobstructed sunset and bay views from this custom home designed by renowned architect David Harum and featured on the cover of Florida Architecture magazine. The design maximizes water views while providing energy efficiency through the use of reinforced concrete construction. Floor-to-ceiling windows and broad verandas harness natural light and tropical breezes, ample interior and exterior spaces, with both residences, total 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Gulfview, known as the 'sugar sand beach' home, offers 5 private bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, media room, dining, and family room on 2 levels, plus a large garage with a ground floor elevator servicing the entire home. Loft cathedral ceilings add to the elegance and charm of the 'great room' and custom island kitchen overlooking the Florida Bay. The primary ensuite with a large walk-in closet overlooks the bay with private terraces and spectacular views of Lower Matecumbe Key. Exterior stairs from the main living level lead you to the beautiful and private backyard complete with an outdoor grill deck, cabana bathroom, outdoor shower, and plenty of space for a pool. Guests at 253 Gulfview can safely launch their boat using the private boat ramp or dock the boat in deep water using the 14k boat lift. This canal home is all concrete construction, including the roof with flex 2-3 beds, two baths, impact windows and doors, screened-in porch, a 4 car garage, and climate-controlled tackle room for rod storage and boat accessories. The canal home is one in from the creek with quick access to the bay directly across from the beach home. Enjoy the convenience of docking and ramping your boats at the canal home with deep and protected dockage.

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Contract Information
Listing Board: Florida Keys
As is Rght to Inspct: Yes
Species List: No
Current Price: $5,200,000
Listing Date: 2021-06-04
Sold Price: $5,200,000
Location, Tax & Legal
City: ISLAMORADA
Off Shore Island: No
Mile Marker: 74.5
Marathon Neighborhood: N/A
Side: Bay/Gulf
Alternate Key #: 1481050
Handicap Access: No
Add'l Parcel #1: 00392730-000000
Parcel #: 1481050-1481009
Add'l Parcel #2: 00392680-000000
Bldg Nbr: 2
Zoning: R1 - Residential Single Family
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Legal: BK D LT 3 WHITE MARLIN BEACH SEC-1 PB3-184 LOWER MATECUMBE KEY and BK C LT 36 WHITE MARLIN BEACH SEC-1 LOWER MATECUMBE
Taxes: 22110.75
Tax Year: 2020
Pub Sewer HkUp: Yes
Street #: 253-254
Street Name: Gulfview
Street Suffix: Drive
Key/Island: Lower Matecumbe
State/Province: FL
Zip Code: 33036
County: Monroe
Subdivision: White Marlin Bch (74.5)
Area: 22 - Lower Matecumbe
General Property Description
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Waterfront: Yes
Control Depth: 5
Lot SqFt: 17092
Pool: No
Total Units: 2
Acres: 0.4
SqFt Source: Tax Records
Rentals Allowed: With Restrictions
Min Rental Days: 28
Style: Single Family
Year Built: 1992
Living Apx SqFt: 4652
Total Bedrooms: 7
Full Baths: 7
Total Baths: 7
Remarks & Misc
Remarks – Consumer: This idyllic bayfront estate opportunity to own two homes situated on White Marlin beach directly across from one another is a rare offering. The canal home has protected deepwater dockage while the ''beach home'' is on the most sought-after street, on Gulfview Drive in Islamorada. Enjoy unobstructed sunset and bay views from this custom home designed by renowned architect David Harum and featured on the cover of Florida Architecture magazine. The design maximizes water views while providing energy efficiency through the use of reinforced concrete construction. Floor-to-ceiling windows and broad verandas harness natural light and tropical breezes, ample interior and exterior spaces, with both residences, total 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Gulfview, known as the 'sugar sand beach' home, offers 5 private bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, media room, dining, and family room on 2 levels, plus a large garage with a ground floor elevator servicing the entire home. Loft cathedral ceilings add to the elegance and charm of the 'great room' and custom island kitchen overlooking the Florida Bay. The primary ensuite with a large walk-in closet overlooks the bay with private terraces and spectacular views of Lower Matecumbe Key. Exterior stairs from the main living level lead you to the beautiful and private backyard complete with an outdoor grill deck, cabana bathroom, outdoor shower, and plenty of space for a pool. Guests at 253 Gulfview can safely launch their boat using the private boat ramp or dock the boat in deep water using the 14k boat lift. This canal home is all concrete construction, including the roof with flex 2-3 beds, two baths, impact windows and doors, screened-in porch, a 4 car garage, and climate-controlled tackle room for rod storage and boat accessories. The canal home is one in from the creek with quick access to the bay directly across from the beach home. Enjoy the convenience of docking and ramping your boats at the canal home with deep and protected dockage.
Directions: Mile Marker 74.5 Bayside turn onto Gulfview Drive and head west all the way back to the end.
Association Info
Mandatory Home Owners Asc: No
Voluntary Home Owners Asc: Yes
1st Right of Refusal: No
Assoc Approval Req: No
Association Fee $: 100
Fee Includes
None: 1
Dockage
Dock Length: 65
Boat Lift: 1
Boat Ramp: 1
Tax Exemptions
None: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Pets
Pets Allowed: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fans(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Heat: 1
Waterfront
Bay Front: 1
Canal Front: 1
Waterview
Bay/Gulf View: 1
Canal View: 1
Floor
Carpet: 1
Marble: 1
Tile: 1
Neighborhood Feature
Beach: 1
Interior Features
Built-in Cabinets: 1
Cathedral Ceilings: 1
Drapes/Blinds Incl: 1
Elevator: 1
Entrance Foyer: 1
Pantry: 1
Quartz Countertops: 1
Smoke Alarms: 1
Split Bedroom: 1
Storage: 1
Walk-in Closet(s): 1
Window Treatments: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Specialty Rooms
Laundry Room: 1
Media Room: 1
Utility Room: 1
Building Style
Above Flood: No
Stories: 3 Stories
Windows/Doors
Double Hung Windows: 1
French Doors: 1
Impact Rstnce Doors: 1
Impact Rstnce Window: 1
Jalousie Windows: 1
Single Hung Windows: 1
Vehicle Storage
Carport: 1
Covered Parking: 1
Garage: 1
Open Parking: 1
RV Parking Open: 1
Off Street Parking: 1
Security
Electric Gate: 1
Construction
CBS: 1
Concrete: 1
Land Size
1/4 - 1/2 Acre: 1
Furnished
Unfurnished: 1
Terms
No Seller Finance: 1
Utilities
Community Swr Plant: 1
FKAA: 1
Porch/Balcony
Deck: 1
Open Porch/Balcony: 1
Title
Title Ins - Buyer: 1
Exterior Features
Built-in Grill: 1
Fencing: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Sandy Beach: 1
Storage: 1
Pre-Wired
Cable: 1
Roof
Concrete Roof: 1
Metal Roof: 1
Accessibility Feat
Accessible Elevator Installed: 1
Shutters
Accordion: 1
Roll Down Electric: 1
Other: 1
Status Change Info
Sold Date: 2021-09-07
Sold Price: $5,200,000
Status: Closed
Property Features
Fee Includes: None
Tax Exemptions: None
Waterfront: Bay Front; Canal Front
Waterview: Bay/Gulf View; Canal View
Dockage: Boat Lift; Boat Ramp
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Vehicle Storage: Garage; Carport; Covered Parking; Off Street Parking; Open Parking; RV Parking Open
Furnished: Unfurnished
Cooling: Ceiling Fans(s); Central Air; Heat
Utilities: Community Swr Plant; FKAA
Interior Features: Built-in Cabinets; Cathedral Ceilings; Drapes/Blinds Incl; Elevator; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Quartz Countertops; Smoke Alarms; Split Bedroom; Storage; Walk-in Closet(s); Window Treatments
Pre-Wired: Cable
Specialty Rooms: Laundry Room; Media Room; Utility Room
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer
Exterior Features: Built-in Grill; Fencing; Outdoor Shower; Sandy Beach; Storage
Accessibility Feat: Accessible Elevator Installed
Construction: CBS; Concrete
Shutters: Accordion; Roll Down Electric; Other
Floor: Carpet; Marble; Tile
Roof: Concrete Roof; Metal Roof
Pets: Pets Allowed
Neighborhood Feature: Beach
Security: Electric Gate
Land Size: 1/4 - 1/2 Acre
Terms: No Seller Finance
Title: Title Ins - Buyer
Supplements
With both residences totaling 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, enjoy this year round for your extended family or as a corporate retreat. 254 Gulfview known as the "sugar sand beach" home offers 5 private bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, media room, dining and family room on 2 levels plus a large garage with a ground floor elevator servicing the entire home. Loft cathedral ceilings add to the elegance and charm of the "great room" and custom island kitchen overlooking the Florida bay. The primary ensuite with large walk in closet overlooks the bay with private terraces and spectacular views of Lower Matecumbe Key. The custom 11-24 foot ceilings allow you to take full advantage of the magnificent vistas of the Florida Bay's crystal blue waters and sun drenched skies. Exterior stairs from the main living level lead you to the beautiful and private back yard complete with an outdoor grill deck, cabana bathroom, outdoor shower and plenty of space for a pool. Guests at 253 Gulfview can safely launch their boat using the private boat ramp or dock the boat in deep water using the 14k boat lift. This canal home is all concrete construction including the roof with 2-3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, impact windows and doors, screened in porch, a 4 car garage and climate controlled tackle room for rod storage and boat accessories. Location of the canal home is one in from the creek with quick access to the bay directly across from the beach home. Enjoy the convenience of docking and ramping your boats at the canal home with deep and protected dockage. Guests or extended family can enjoy this luxurious and convenient setup with over 4,600 sq. ft. of living space combined in both residences. Take full advantage of living in the heart of the sport-fishing capital of the world Islamorada where backcountry and saltwater fly fishing were pioneered. Enjoy sailing, paddling or kayaking from your private beach and canal home with family and friends. Truly an estate property that could not be more suited for the tropical island lifestyle.
Listing Office: Ocean Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: September - 03 - 2024

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