Standing on the terrace of 1085 Harbor Island Lane, feeling the sun’s warmth over the snug harbor, it is very easy to see why people love living in Grand Harbor. Wide roadways lined with sidewalks and lush green canopies curve back through one of the most gracious communities in Florida and lead to several secluded islands, including the one where this courtyard villa is located.
The exterior of this luxury townhouse, which has a canal on one side and the picturesque harbor in back, is reminiscent of Venice. The sweeping, spacious interior is the perfect setting for entertaining local friends for an evening of grilling and toasting, or out-of-town guests, especially visiting grandchildren. Two master bedroom suites, one on the first floor, make this home especially hospitable for guests who are disinclined to climb stairs.
One is instantly calmed upon entering the house, thanks to serene sea shell shades of ecru, peach, sand, and many of the walls adorned with crisp white crown molding and wainscoting. Peace and order reign.
Listed for $860,000 by Lynda Murphy of Coldwell Banker Paradise Ed Schlitt Realtors, the exquisitely maintained 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath end unit is spacious and pristine, with terraces on each level overlooking the harbor. It has been the site of many loving, multi-generational family reunions, children and grandchildren visiting regularly to take advantage of all that Vero, and Grand Harbor, has to offer.
On the first floor is a large, light master bedroom suite, overlooking the sunny back patio. The custom bathroom is all about giving each member of a couple the space they need, without stepping on each other’s toes early in the morning. Gorgeous creamy granite walk-in showers with loads of deluxe accessories and attachments complete the master suite and make bath time a pleasure.
The granite appointed chef’s dream of a kitchen has a counter that cooks, lots of storage space, top end appliances and custom cream colored wood cabinets. Since everyone ends up in the kitchen when the host is cooking, there is a view of the living area, so that everyone can be part of the entertaining fun. From the kitchen and large living/dining area, the harbor views are spectacular.
The current owner of the home transformed unused loft space on the second floor into a dignified, comfortable office, with built in furniture, crown molding and wainscoting. The loft aerie affords an expansive view of the lagoon and harbor.
Also on the second floor is another master bedroom, identical to the one on the first floor, with the same gorgeous granite appointments in the bathroom. The harbor view from this bedroom gives the sensation of being on a cruise ship.
The home comes with a private dock with boat lift and is within a short cruise of the Intracoastal Waterway, which provides access to nearby towns and to the Atlantic Ocean, via the Sebastian Inlet.
Privacy was definitely the design goal when it comes to the sun splashed patios and terraces. The summer kitchen is the perfect spot to grill the fish caught from your boat earlier in the day.
Across the patio, over the garage, is a separate unit that can be used as a home office. The current owner decorated it in beach cottage colors, crisp white and nautical blue. With an entrance separate from the house, it is the perfect place to stash independent-minded guests or loud grandchildren. It boasts a small kitchen and its privacy would make it a great space for live in help,
Sturdily constructed walls made of concrete block sheathed in stucco, along with push-button automatic hurricane shutters make this a safe spot to ride out any storm.
Grand Harbor is known for its gracious, active lifestyle and natural beauty. Members of the club play golf and tennis, enjoy boating, going to the beach club, and pumping iron in the fitness center. The main clubhouse was recently renovated, and the club grounds are exquisitely manicured. The securely gated community is guarded day and night. The area has the advantage of being centrally located and accessible, close to downtown Vero Beach and Vero’s beachfront shopping and dining district, while still remaining extremely quiet and private.