These days, for many different reasons, several generations are more likely to be living together under one roof than ever before. No longer is there necessarily an empty nest once the kids leave for college. Even as the economy recovers, many newly-graduated and employed young people are moving back in with their parents in order to save money.
As they age, baby boomers are caring for their older parents, or for themselves, sometimes relying on non-related caregivers to help them live as independently as they can for as long they can. Home builders were aware of this trend when this week’s house of the week at 2675 Heron Bay Lane SW was built in 2011. Cheryl Burge of Norris & Company is the listing agent for the 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,774-foot-home which is offered for $315,000.
Located in the southwest Vero Beach neighborhood of Falcon Trace, this two-story home lives like a one-story, with a first-floor master bedroom, as well as another master bedroom upstairs. A layout that allows for privacy makes this house perfect for a couple with lots of visiting family members, or who might need a live-in caregiver. It is a great home for a family with college students or young adults living at home after college because the floor plan offers separate spaces for different generations.
The current owners love this stuccoed concrete-block home because it offers country club living – amenities include a club house, community pool, and exercise area and tennis courts – without the high country club dues. The streets are meticulously landscaped, as are the lots. Stately old oaks line the entrance to the community, and the driveways are paved in brick.
This house has a flexible, flowing floor plan. High ceilings, arched doorways, crown molding, and exquisite diagonally-laid cream-colored tile throughout the house give this home the feeling of a much larger home. It is a great house for all kinds of entertaining – house guests, dinner guests, and cocktail parties.
The entryway leads into a formal living and dining room. The dining room has a large custom mirror fitted into a niche, one of many in this house, giving an even more spacious feel to the room.
Toward the back of the house is the recently upgraded kitchen, with lovely blonde wood cabinets, chocolate-colored granite counters, a sunny yellow ceramic tiled backsplash, along with modern hanging and recessed light fixtures. Standing at the island in the center of the kitchen, whoever is on kitchen duty can look out into a large family room with an eating area that has a peaceful view of the patio, as well as the community lake and fountain – million-dollar views and restful sounds to listen to with the screen doors open.
The airy family room can be used as casual gathering space or for a high-tech media room, with comfortable oversized sofas and chairs.
Ceiling fans and white plantation shutters throughout give this house the feeling of a tropical island retreat.
Sun fills the first-floor master bedroom, which has a large bathroom with a big bath tub and separate walk-in shower. Also on the first floor is a laundry room with upgraded appliances, and another bedroom and bathroom
Upstairs is a private, spacious loft with a bonus room, bedroom and bathroom. Any grown child living at home would be happy with their own digs just steps away from the family area and, most important, the kitchen.
The neighborhood, Falcon Trace, has a diverse demographic, and is located south of Oslo Road, close to shopping, restaurants and public schools. Less than four miles away are pristine beaches, the shops of Ocean Drive, as well as many other local attractions, including the Vero Beach Museum of Art and McKee Botanical Gardens.
Realtor Cheryl Burge of Norris & Company Real Estate is offering the home for $315,000.
