Relaxed and luxurious waterfront living is yours in this well-appointed, single-story residence at 1135 Bowline Drive in The Moorings. Sitting at the apex of a wide, pavered horseshoe drive, surrounded by spacious stretches of lawn, this lovely home reflects the soft hues of sun and sky in its walls and shutters, while the lush, well-tended landscape provides a peaceful, private setting.
Windows on either side of the double front doors extend to the floor and flood the foyer with ambient light. This spacious, welcoming entry is designed as its own semi-enclosed room, currently furnished with a small desk and a whimsical chandelier, both featuring the crisp navy-and-white theme that continues throughout the 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,559-square-foot waterfront home.
(All the furnishings are negotiable, and beautifully complement the home’s sunny seaside villa personality. Should new owners favor other colors – no worries – the interior walls, ceilings, millwork, fans, cabinetry and pale porcelain tile floors, all in shades of white, will enhance any color palette.)
From the pleasant foyer, with its vaulted ceiling, look across the spacious family room/dining room to the piece de resistance – the soul-soothing view through a glass wall that takes in the Indian River Lagoon, your deepwater dock, and, just across a stretch of sparkling water, a shoreline of other elegant riverfront homes. Here, seabirds, dolphins and manatees play as palms sway against the blue in the soft sea breeze.
Skillful placement of comfortable, stylish furniture and area carpets define family room and dining room, within a light and airy space beneath the high, vaulted ceiling. Overstuffed sofas, chairs and love seat in the family room, and a pair of plump basketry chairs in the dining room offer ample opportunities to sit, relax and savor the wonderful, water view.
An eye-catching feature of the dining room is a closet that has been artistically transformed into a recessed wine bar, its walls a deep blue, from which a striking, round, star-burst mirror glows.
The all-white kitchen extends from the dining room, separated by a 3-stool breakfast bar and custom, built-in shelf unit. Illuminating the breakfast bar is a scene-stealing duo of oversized, upside-down basket-woven pendant lights. Kitchen countertops are luxe white quartz, and the plentiful cabinetry is soft-close. Other pleasing aspects of this stylish chef-friendly kitchen include a 5-burner gas range; roomy side-by-side fridge, dishwasher; disposal; and white subway tile splash, and of course the ever-changing river view.
Just off the kitchen is sunny pantry with a wonderful, big window and lots of storage – very country French.
Next to the pantry is an equally sunny laundry room with kitchen-matching cabinetry, quartz countertops and a wide, stainless-steel sink.
The carpeted master bedroom suite occupies the home’s south end and provides a cool and restful retreat, the palest of pale blue walls as clean and crisp as sea air. There are two closets, one a walk-in, and oversized sliding glass doors open to your own pavered patio, currently furnished with table and chairs for intimate, al fresco dining, or simply enjoying life along the river: a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine as you take in a waterfront sunset.
The home’s north end houses two additional guest bedrooms and a full bath. The corner bedroom receives ambient light from two sides; the second currently accommodates one full bed and two singles and isn’t at all crowded. It also offers a pair of roomy closets, and sliding glass doors accessing the pool and patio with those breathtaking river views. The recently renovated bathroom these rooms share is sleek and modern, with quartz countertops, subway tile accents, double, rectangular sinks, along with a new tub and glass-front shower.
This beautifully landscaped, waterside retreat is a perfect place to entertain. Open the wide sliders for inside-outside flow. The lanai, heated pool and patio, broad lawn and dock, spacious living room/dining room, and easy-access kitchen equal great flexibility for large parties or more intimate gatherings.
Perfect for retirees, a working couple, or family with a child or two, 1135 Bowline Drive is only a few minutes away from Vero’s charming beachside village, with its wonderful restaurants and pubs, resorts and boutiques, and even closer to St. Edward’s Upper and Lower schools on A1A. The excellent Riverside Theatre (Equity) and nationally regarded Vero Museum of Art, Riverside Park and the 5-acre Vero Dog Park are also nearby.
Vital Statistics
- Address:1135 Bowline Dr.
- Neighborhood: The Moorings Yacht and Country Club
- Year built: 1979
- Completely renovated: 2018
- Construction: Frame with HardiePlank siding
- Lot size: 107 feet by 223 feet (more than half an acre)
- Home size: 2,559 square feet under air
- Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 2
- Additional features: Impact glass doors and windows; new metal roof; porcelain tile floors; soft-close cabinetry; 80 feet of waterfront; quartz countertops throughout; gas cooking; large pantry; furniture negotiable; shades and blinds furnished; 2 central HVAC units; 7 ceiling fans; irrigation sprinkler; vaulted/cathedral ceilings; private deep-water dock with water and power; heated pool; new paver driveway; 2-bay garage w/abundant storage; security patrol; interior/exterior security cameras
- Listing agency: Treasure Coast Sotheby’s International Realty
- Listing agents: Michael and Kimberly Thorpe, 772-532-5233
- Listing price: $1,550,000
