The owners of 4800 Bethel Creek Dr. #6S in Bethel Isle are self-proclaimed thinkers inclined to take a while to make up their minds about a home purchase. That was until they discovered the townhouse tucked away in Bethel Isle. They knew it was just what they were looking and didn’t waste any time making it their family getaway.
“We wanted a less touristy place near the water that we could enjoy with our family. We fell in love with it right away. It immediately felt like home,” shares one of the owners, recalling their hunt for something on the water.
“Vero is amazing. It’s relaxed and laid back. Very unpretentious. It’s addictive. It pulls you right in. It’s a different lifestyle,” she continues. “I wanted access to restaurants and the beach, and my husband wanted the river for our boat. It’s the best compromise.”
The eight-unit, self-managed condominium has a friendly atmosphere, says Alex MacWilliam listing agent Kit Fields, noting the intimate setting.
Each unit of the well-kept condominium complex has two covered parking spaces steps from the front door, providing protection on stormy days.
The unit has expansive outdoor living areas on both the east and west sides. At the front is a private courtyard where you can putter around undisturbed or sit and watch the sunset with a glass of wine. The unit can be accessed through the front door or a set of sliding glass doors leading from the dining room.
Inside, the dining room sits just off the courtyard doors, allowing guests to mill about nearby. A powder room is conveniently located near the front entry, so guests don’t need to head upstairs to use the bathroom.
“The entire unit was updated in 2017 and has a European feel to it,” according to Fields. The current owners added some finishing touches, redid bathrooms, and put in a new lift.
At the center of the unit, the contemporary kitchen in shades of black and gray complements the stainless-steel appliances. Marble waterfall-edge countertops flow alongside the monochromatic honeycomb backsplash, elegant and welcoming at the same time.
Both sides of the kitchen have space for seating with enough room for everyone to spread out when you’ve got a crowd.
The living room spans the rear of the unit, opening onto the covered lanai. Glass sliders across the front and back of the first floor allow for plenty of natural light to flow through the open floorplan. Motorized shades throughout the house make it easy to adjust the light in the house as the sun makes its way across the sky.
“It lives like a little house,” says Fields, who is offering the townhome for $995,000, co-listing with AMAC agent John Pierce. “The property is amazing because you have all the living space upstairs.”
Stairs at the center of the multi-level unit lead to the bedrooms. The owner’s suite, laundry area and a second en-suite bedroom are located on the second level. At the rear, the generous owner’s suite overlooks the backyard with views of the canal from the Juliet balcony – a lovely spot to watch the sunrise in the mornings.
A sliding barn door separates the sleeping area and the updated bathroom with a shower, walk-in closet and dual sinks.
Another en-suite bedroom is located on the third/top level. It has a seating area and flexibility to work well as a guestroom, grandchildren’s room or office. As the only room on this floor, it offers plenty of privacy.
Outside, the covered lanai is private and has plenty of room for an al fresco dining area, with space to sit and watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee. You’re just steps from the water and your deeded, private dock that can handle a 33-foot boat.
The new boatlift means you can easily head out to the Intracoastal Waterway for a day of fishing and boating.
The walkability of the unit is a big draw, says Fields.
“This is an amazing little spot,” says the owner. “It’s magical. It’s a five-minute walk to the sand.” She added that they can walk to dinner at Vinz just around the corner or stop by the Village Beach Market if they want to cook at home.
The only problem, she adds, is that once friends and family visit, they don’t want to leave, so much so that her in-laws bought a place after visiting Vero.
“This property is ideal for someone who loves to boat, loves the water and wants to have access to their boat right off their back steps,” says Fields.
Everything you need is within walking distance to the Bethel Isle neighborhood. You can stop by the Village Beach Market to pick up supplies for dinner or a picnic at the beach before you cross A1A and head down to the beach for a day of splashing in the ocean. Additional shopping, fine dining, resorts and cultural activities are a few minutes’ drive in either direction from the subdivision.