Ansley Park in southwest Vero Beach is one of the beautiful and well-designed communities built to accommodate the hundreds of Vero homebuyers who were looking for private, upscale homes without the barrier island price tag.
What makes 2960 Piedmont Place SW so special is that it is at the end of a cul-de-sac with a nature preserve on one side and a picturesque lake in back. The owners, Tim and Sandy Hopping, bought the property two years ago and have thoroughly enjoyed the home and cared for it by making upgrades and keeping it in pristine condition.
Their 4-bedroom, 3-bath home has a dazzling view of their pool and spa overlooking a beautiful lake. Yet as retirement loomed closer Tim Hopping decided he wanted to get more use out of his boat, which has been dry docked for a while. So the couple recently bought a canal-front home where he can keep his boat handy, behind the house.
In addition to an incredible view, the Hoppings enjoy bright Florida sunshine streaming in from accent windows above French doors, picture windows and along the tops of the pocket sliding doors.
“The first thing everyone comments on is when you walk into the living room, you look right through to a view of the pool and the lake – it is such a nice entrance,” said listing agent Brenda Dwight of Norris & Company now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty.
The master bedroom, kitchen and family room also have this same inspiring view, giving the house an airy, open feeling with movement and flow between the living areas.
To the right of the entry, through French doors with accent windows on the side and above, lies the dining area, with the kitchen ahead to the right. With white 42-inch cabinets, 12-foot ceilings, open walls above for plants or décor items, and a sleek, black-granite countertop which has a breakfast bar for six, the room feels especially spacious. It has an ultra-efficient layout and is fantastic for entertaining guests either watching television in the family room beyond or frolicking on the screened lanai by the pool. Most of the appliances are stainless and were upgraded recently.
The guest and secondary bedrooms are located beyond the kitchen on the right side of the house with the back guest room offering dual access to the pool through a full bath. The two forward bedrooms share a nice-sized bathroom and each has a large custom closet. Rooms are painted in a neutral palette with cream-colored carpeting and white crown molding and baseboards.
On the opposite side of the home is the homeowner’s private master suite with its own pool access for morning laps and evening soaks in the spa. Two walk-in closets offer plenty of storage and the master bath is spacious with separate vanities, a soaking tub and a glass enclosed walk-in shower.
Of course, the main feature is the pool, patio and view of the lake. There is a covered area perfect for outside dining and the screen protects residents from insects and wandering wildlife that waddle by the lake.
There is plenty of backyard to play catch, garden or to lay out and tan in the full sun. Although the Hoppings did not raise their children here, the grandchildren have visited and fit in nicely with the active community, with plenty of room to play.
Nestled between two local grocers and only 10 minutes or so to west side shopping and beachside fun, this home is perfect for retirees, families or couples.
To view this bright 2,400 square foot home recently reduced to $372,000, contact Brenda Dwight at 772-643-1144.
