If you are looking for a home loaded with potential which has a stunning view of the Intracoastal Waterway and its very own dock, this is your spot. This Sebastian home was built in 1951 and still retains many of the features characteristic of Florida cottages from that time, while also being updated with a wealth of modern conveniences.
The kitchen is bright and cozy and the bathrooms have been remodeled; there are tile floors throughout for easy cleaning, and a new composite deck was recently added to take advantage of the views overlooking the private 110 foot dock. Boaters and anglers will love fishing from the private access point just across Indian River Drive and enjoy taking the boat out to the ocean via the Sebastian Inlet, just three miles away by water.
On days when all you need is peace and time to sit rocking on the porch, the constant breeze will keep you cool as it lulls you to sleep. There is one thing missing and that is easy to fix, a swing hangs from a large shady oak tree but it needs a companion hammock to complete the lazy retirement/vacation vibe of this cottage.
On days when water birds gliding by and fish jumping along the shore don’t entice you to grab your fishing pole and get outside, there are still expansive views of the Intracoastal to enjoy from the house. Windows and French doors surround the living and dining rooms, bringing nature inside as you enjoy air-conditioned comfort.
Two bedrooms located on the north side of the home share a bathroom and linen storage closet, while the master bedroom is on the other side of the house with a private bath. Knotty pine ceilings in the master and living rooms are a nostalgic throwback to the original décor; they have been well cared for and gleam in the sunlight. The master has knotty pine walls as well, which contributes to its quiet, peaceful vibe, a feeling further enhanced because it is located at the furthermost point of the house.
There are some touches that may need updating but with a $585,000 price tag that should not be a game changer. Other homes located to the north and south are priced hundreds of thousands of dollars higher, so the homeowner and listing agents, Ginny and Jeff Mitchell of Coldwell Banker Paradise, feel certain it is worth every penny of the asking price. The homeowner, who bought it as an investment property, has been upgrading the house bit by bit but feels that it is time for him to sell.
Whether used as a fishing cottage, retirement spot, vacation home or for a family that loves being on the water, new owners will enjoy the properties proximity to stores, restaurants and services. Even though the house is set in a bucolic riverside setting, Sebastian River Medical Center is conveniently located just a few blocks away.
Indian River Drive is considered one of the most charming drives in Indian River County and visitors deem the area one of the friendliest towns in the state. Numerous community events, ranging from small to large gala annual affairs, occur just down the drive at Riverview Park; visitors and residents alike enjoy strolling along the oak-lined road with its wide sidewalk and continuous views of Indian River lagoon. Although the original front of the house was on Old Dixie Highway, the homeowner views the new deck facing the river as the future main entrance.
If you have daydreamed of a relaxing waterfront lifestyle, contact Ginny and Jeff Mitchell to view this nature-lover’s paradise. 772-321-3355.
