The family that moves into Henry and Carolyn Bates’ lovely home will be able to enjoy pool parties in the backyard – pulling limes for adults’ margaritas and avocados for guacamole dip right from their very own fruit “orchard.” (There is a banana and a tangerine tree, as well!)
The pool is heated for year-round fun and because there is an outdoor shower, a bathroom entrance and a pass-through window to the kitchen, wet kids won’t need to traipse through the house.
Not to worry if they do run in, though, because the downstairs was recently updated with beautiful wood-simulated tile that looks fabulous and is easy to maintain.
Located in Wood Hollow, a quiet neighborhood off 27th Avenue in south Vero, the four-bedroom, three-bath, two-story Colonial-style home is being offered for $369,900 by Debbie Fitzgerald and Ken Fraser of Coldwell Banker Paradise.
Guests are welcomed through a front porch into a grand room which has a soaring volume ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace with Cedar mantle and an amazing view of the sparkling pool through French doors.
The large kitchen has a counter space for seating and is open to the living room with easy access to the formal dining room that boasts a bay window and lovely faux candlelight chandelier.
Upstairs, storm-resistant dormer windows add charm while providing energy efficiency, and the bedrooms are larger than in most new construction properties. In fact, two of the bedrooms could actually be considered master bedrooms because of their spaciousness, yet the one which has an outdoor access to a wood deck is the owner’s favorite.
“Carolyn sits out there with her coffee overlooking the pool and enjoys watching the trees, birds and animals that play in the backyard,” said Henry Bates, who owns a yacht brokerage firm. “It is just so quiet and private.”
Carolyn really deserves that peace and quiet too after recently retiring from 30 hectic years as a schoolteacher.
It is obvious that the couple has lovingly cared for this house since it is immaculate and has many new updates, including A/C units on both floors; new wiring; a new heater and pump for the pool; new tile flooring; and fresh neutral-toned paint throughout the living areas.
The Bates’ son Chad and daughter-in-law Jennifer were living in the house with their little granddaughter Piper – who many readers from may remember from recent fundraisers in her name.
Piper had a tough battle with childhood cancer but she is in remission now and doing fine. Chad’s notoriety as a former defensive lineman for FSU’s 1993 national championship team put him in the spotlight when the community came together to raise money for Piper’s treatments. “It’s such a miracle,” said Fitzgerald.
Now the family wants to downsize and concentrate on enjoying life to its fullest.
Perhaps because this home has been filled with lots of family togetherness and love, it has a great vibe and another family can make it their own immediately since it is in move-in condition. There is a ton of storage space, bright windows everywhere and the garage even has a bonus room which can be used for a workshop, tack room or a gardener’s nook.
“What’s really nice too is that the whole neighborhood is of the same caliber too,” said Fitzgerald. “It is surrounded by trees and is very kid friendly.”
It also does not have an HOA so there are no added maintenance fees or restrictions if a new owner wants to have a boat or a motor home in the driveway to take on vacations.
“It has been a delight to market this house because of the integrity of the home and because the owners are some of the nicest people around,” Fitzgerald said.
To view this charming property, contact Debbie Fitzgerald at 772-812-3300.
