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Bright and airy villa is close to dining, shopping and I-95

  • Stephanie LaBaff

    • The villa at 1861 Oak Grove Court in the Villas at Three Oaks, which was built in 2017, is bright and airy, says Rick Wykoff, homeowner and Alex MacWilliam Inc. realtor. “And it’s move-in ready!”

    The three-bedroom, two-bath open plan villa creates a spacious and informal interior that connects common areas for functionality.

    Red brick paves the way to the front entry, a beautiful design feature, contrasting with the Florida-style architecture. Transoms and designer arches add a touch of elegance to the casual ambiance from the moment you step through the front door.

    The front entry opens into a short hallway where two guest bedrooms share a bathroom to the right, offering privacy for guests. Wykoff says he uses one bedroom as a mother-in-law suite and the other as his office.

    The two-car garage and laundry room share the left side of the house with the master suite – split plan living at its best.

    Wykoff notes that the villa shares a common wall with the neighboring residence. “There’s a concrete block wall between the neighbors and us, and I’ve never heard a sound from over there.”

    The master suite has a walk-in closet and a second smaller closet, so there’s plenty of room to stash your stuff. The master bathroom has a water closet, dual sinks and a walk-in shower; Wykoff jokes it’s large enough to sleep three people.

    At the center of the house, a great room combines the living and dining rooms into a substantial area open to the kitchen. The lack of walls creates a sense of spaciousness and allows other rooms to connect directly to the great room.

    Through a set of sliding glass doors, the great room opens onto a screened lanai with pulldown shades for those rare occasions when you don’t want to sit and watch the sunset. Plus, you can open the sliding glass doors and enjoy the breeze.

    “Everything in here is impact windows. That’s an upgrade, so you don’t have to put up any shutters,” notes Wykoff.

    A lower ceiling and central island differentiate the kitchen from the main public space. Granite countertops are an elegant contrast with light oak cabinets and linear pendant lights.

    The sink is in the island, creating an efficient work area and ensuring the cook is center stage, prepping dinner and chatting with guests or children doing homework from the island bar.

    The refrigerator is an upgrade – it is a Samsung – and all appliances are still under warranty, points out Wykoff. A trio of windows creates a bright spot for the eat-in breakfast nook or dining area.

    The villa is situated a stone’s throw away from the community pool and clubhouse, making it convenient to take a dip or workout in the fitness room.

    “It’s a really quiet neighborhood right off 60, and we never hear anything. We’re in the West Vero Corridor, so everything is nearby: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Chick-fil-A,” says Wykoff, who says he’ll miss the neighborhood.

    “I do like the fact that I can be to Home Depot in five minutes or less. It’s a nice, quiet, little gated community and everybody knows everybody,” but he adds that he wants to be closer to his children.

    In addition to the proximity to shopping, Wykoff says that the homeowners’ association provides a lot for very reasonable dues of $177 per month. “You don’t cut any grass. You don’t do anything. It’s a great little community, and it’s very well kept.”

    Three Oaks is a gated community located minutes from the West Vero Corridor, off 74th Avenue, just east of Pointe West. With just over 100 homes, it is a tight-knit, active community. Amenities include a central mail area, community pool, and clubhouse with fitness area, kitchen and casual gathering area.

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