In the past 10 years, more and more major builders have brought their products to Indian River County, and GHO Homes has been part of that influx, and the result is positive for home buyers looking for value as well as luxury
This week’s featured house, built by GHO in 2001 and located at 3388 63rd Square, is like the proverbial car owned by older lady, with a gentle foot, who only drove to church on Sundays.
“The current owners are snowbirds, who have used this house as a vacation home, living in it for only a few months in the winter for the past several years,” explained Ron Cochran, a realtor with Coldwell Banker Paradise.
The meticulously maintained home sits gracefully on a small, landscaped lot, with an elegant brick driveway. A landscaped path leads to the welcoming covered entry way. The house feels modern and airy, and is a great house in which to entertain house guests, because of the location of the bedrooms, far apart from each other, allowing maximum privacy.
This gracious two- bedroom home has two baths, a serene screened patio overlooking an idyllic lake, and a two-car garage, as well as all kinds of upgrades that make the house comparable to many gorgeous and much more expensive beach homes. Lush and mature palm trees add to the luxurious privacy.
Located in the Sanctuary, a neatly-manicured gated community situated around a lake, the house is north of Route 60, between 58th and 66th Avenues, off of 33rd Street. The neighborhood is friendly and safe, and has a lovely clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts for community members. Neighbors stroll along sidewalks, and drivers never go above 15 miles per hour, making it an extremely safe and sociable community, where people check on each other.
“Everything is easy here,” said Cochran. “The homeowner association fee covers landscaping and lawn maintenance, as well as keeping up the meticulous common areas. All you have to do is come here and live.”
Over the past 15 years, builders have gotten smart about space usage, understanding that homeowners crave more open, casual spaces, where family members and guests can spend time together, and that trend is reflected in this house.
A foyer leads into the airy great room, kitchen and breakfast nook. The screened back patio is the perfect spot for sipping a cocktail at the end of a busy day enjoying all Vero Beach has to offer.
On one side of the foyer, before entering the family’s living quarters, is a quiet office with French doors. On the other side is a door leading to the guest suite. Crisp crown molding, a ceiling fan, and cool tile floors give the house a resort-like feeling.
The open kitchen in this house has lovely wood cabinets, attractive counters, deluxe light fixtures, a pantry, upgraded appliances and an oversized island with table legs that can accommodate six people, making it a terrific entertaining spot. A breakfast nook overlooks the lake.
Tucked away from the common area is the master suite, including a bedroom large enough for a king-sized bed, overlooking the lake. French doors lead from the bedroom to the lanai.
The master bathroom has sparkling white cabinets, white tile, double sinks, a mirrored vanity, a walk-in shower with lovely tile and a deep tub.
The guest bedroom has a spacious closet, as well as a full bathroom. The laundry room has updated appliances, hanging racks, a folding table and access to the spacious two-car garage.
This house is perfect for a young, growing family, an older couple with a caregiver, or a single person who likes to entertain.
The 58th Avenue shopping corridor, which is growing all the time, with retailers catering to this area, is nearby. Storm Grove Middle School is practically around the corner, and Interstate 95 is minutes away. The Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic beaches are only a short drive.
