The magnificent coastal estate at 730 Canoe Trail located in the gated ocean-to-river community of Indian Trails sits quietly surrounded by century-old oaks.
With 6,100 square feet of living space on 1.3 acres within a short distance of the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, this light and bright house is one that impresses from the moment you step onto the expansive property.
The 7-bedroom, 6.5-bath house with 3-bay garage, guest suite and pool is listed by Sherry Brown of Treasure Coast Sotheby’s International Realty for $1,475,000. The beautifully-maintained property and handsomely-constructed home are perfectly suited for living comfortably.
“It’s ready to go, to be moved into,” says Brown, pointing out unique fixtures and details throughout the tidy and airy 2-story home with Hardiplank siding and a durable, attractive steel roof.
“It’s a nice flowing floor plan,” she adds. “It’s a home a big family can live in, but a couple can also feel good in.”
The house was built in 1997 and remodeled extensively in 2012-2013. “We could tell it had been a much beloved home, for a wonderful family, but over the years it had begun to show its age,” says the owner, who bought the house in 2012. “We took a house with great bones, tweaked it and made it shine again.”
Approaching the home, there is an inviting, roomy front porch that affords great views of the front part of the park-like property. The circular driveway sweeps through lush landscaping and a miniature lighthouse provides a playhouse for youngsters.
Stepping into the house, you immediately see this is a home to experience the epitome of elegant living. The whitewashed oak floors are solid and bright. The rooms are light and spacious with gorgeous woodwork and plenty of windows and glass doors that enable views of the serene subtropical environment.
From the front foyer, ahead is the formal 16-foot by 11-foot living room adorned with crown molding and leading to the patio and pool. A 17-foot by 11-foot dining room offers wainscoting and plantation shudders.
The 21-foot by 21-foot gourmet kitchen features gorgeous marble backsplash, quartz and granite countertops, Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances, pull-outs and soft-close drawers. A breakfast nook looks out at a large covered lanai and lush yard beyond. There’s a bar area with sink that is easy to access from the dining room and living room when entertaining.
The first-floor master suite is splendid with crown molding and plantation shutters plus access to the courtyard. There’s an inviting view of a bird of paradise in the foreground, with the pool and gazebo in the distance. There are two walk-in closets and a large spa-like bath retreat with dual vanities, a garden tub and walk-in shower with river rock and tile floors.
There’s a spacious guest suite with its own bathroom across the hallway.
An expansive family room with a high ceiling and gas fireplace, a large laundry room and a powder room are also located on the first floor.
Upstairs are four bedrooms – two that share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and two en suite. Also on the second floor are a den and a step-up reading room with clouds painted on the ceiling.
The 3-bay garage has a guest suite above that would be ideal for visitors or live-in help.
Perhaps one of the most striking features is the park-like feel to the property, nestled behind beautiful live oaks at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The outdoor area offers a courtyard, pool, fire pit and sprawling lawn.
“It’s really unique with its 1.3 acres,” says Brown. “You can’t find that in subdivisions here. It’s very private.”
There are many advantages to living in Indian Trails. About 60 percent of the residents are full-time so there’s plenty of activity and neighborliness. “People stop to say ‘hi’ to one another,” says Brown, who lives in Indian Trails. “It’s an old-fashioned neighborhood.”
Among the many amenities is a newly renovated clubhouse with dining area, full kitchen, fitness center, several Har-Tru tennis courts and heated pool. And directly across from the main gate on A1A is the renovated beach club with grilling area, bathrooms and easy access to the beach.
On the lagoon side, Indian Trails has a marina along Jungle Trail, and 730 Canoe Trail comes with a deep-water lagoon boat slip.
“It’s a whole lifestyle that comes with Indian Trails,” said Brown.
