This Spanish Mission style home in Shadow Brook is only moments away from shopping, restaurants and your morning coffee at Starbucks yet it seems like a world apart in a private haven surrounded by tropical foliage on a sheltered corner lot. This is one of the most unique homes in western Vero with many distinctive details and an incredible indoor/outdoor atmosphere, and at only $325,000 it is a great deal with all the extras.
This is not a run-of-the-mill, cookie-cutter home but a wonderfully delightful property that is made for entertaining and fun. What initially stops visitors in their tracks is the beautiful view of the pool and patio area which can be seen through seven sliders and the picture windows across the back of the house. The best parties at this house happen poolside on the gracious patio surrounded by wild palms and natural plants or sitting at the outdoor tiled bar/kitchen. The sparkling pool also includes a waterfall feature which creates a lovely visual as well as a soothing sound, as if sitting by a small stream.
The owners of this home are well known in town – Todd Smith is a local pastor and Dr. Lisa Smith is a nurse practitioner. The house was built in 1978, although they have only owned it for two years. A recent decision to bring a parent into their home has made it necessary to find a place to accommodate those needs now. While looking forward to living with their mother they are sorry to leave behind the many special details they remodeled when they moved in which make the house so unique.
When first entering the property, which is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with a turnaround driveway and additional parking, visitors are greeted with a wall fountain at the welcoming entrance. Stepping inside the cool Mediterranean interior, the entry has a mirrored wall that leads to the formal living room, dining room and family living area overlooking the pool. The kitchen has a tray ceiling with granite and tile countertops and doublewide windows with another incredible view of the pool. The light oak cabinetry and a convenient center island – large enough for two stools and extra storage space – make this the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast. The dining room offers a lovely painted mural and a tropical wall design.
Both the formal living room and the family living area has beautiful stone Mexican tile and a wood burning fireplace as well as recessed lighting with an open setup that captures the best view of the pool and patio. An arched entry to the master bedroom from the living room has a faux stone painted finish to enhance the feel of a Spanish hacienda.
The owners have made the master bedroom and bath their own private side of the house next to the second bedroom and second bath which could work as an office/den, guest room or nursery. One of the more unique features of the master are the stained glass windows over the bed that bring in added light and beauty. There’s plenty of closet space with two large closets for both occupants.
The third bedroom on the other side of the house has a full attached bath with a whirlpool soaking tub that offers its own entry door to the pool and patio. What is really special to this bath is its expansive view through a large, decoratively frosted window over the Jacuzzi tub.
“Pretty much everything about the house is new or recently remodeled,” said listing agent Ken Fraser. He also added that the homeowners have either replaced or upgraded everything since they moved in. “The architectural shingles on the roof are only two weeks old and they just repainted the exterior with mildew resistant paint,” said Fraser. He also pointed out the new top of the line carbon water filtration system; the new pool heater; and an in-ground propane gas tank that fuels the outdoor grill and fire pit by the pool. “It is such an amazing home,” he said.
New buyers only need to move in their own belongings and enjoy the good times waiting for them in this perfect home for entertaining friends or enjoying good times with the whole family. Located west of 58th Avenue in Shadow Brook, a small enclave of well-established homes, this is a lovely and quiet neighborhood close to everything, yet seemingly far from the busy hustle of every day life. To view this truly special property, call the Fraser Team, Ken or Debbie at 772-812-3300.
