Michael and Carol Cvercko moved to Vero Beach seven years ago but just recently settled into the “best lot” in Orchid Cove.
“We moved from one end of the island to the other,” says Michael, noting that being on the river and living in a gated community were just two of the features that motivated the couple to make the move to 9327 Orchid Cove Circle from their former home on the south island.
“The house is gorgeous and very private,” says ONE Sotheby’s International Realty broker associate Cindy O’Dare, who with sales associate Vanessa Bynum is offering the 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2,926-square-foot waterfront home for $1,850,000. “It is the best-priced, new construction, riverfront home with a dock in Vero Beach.”
Sited on a huge corner lot – nearly half an acre – with just one neighbor, the Cverckos enjoy both solitude and proximity to everything in the newly-built subdivision. It’s a short walk to the community gazebo and docks, where No. 11, which belongs to the Cverckos, is available to moor their boat or for friends to stop by for a visit.
The deepwater makes it easy to maneuver, and head to the Sebastian Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean beyond, Pelican Island Wildlife Sanctuary, nearby waterfront restaurants or out for a sunset cruise.
The A. B. Michael Bridge and Michael Island provide a stunning backdrop to the light-filled house, which you can appreciate fully as you approach along the wide brick-paved driveway.
Bynum notes that the Cverckos upgraded the community’s already stunning Azalea floorplan, beginning with the glass-paned front door and chandelier – creating an impressive entrance.
“I like that you can see from the front door right through to the Intracoastal,” says Carol, standing just inside the front door. “You see all kinds of large sailboats. You can see the masts going by. I saw a barge with a tugboat yesterday.”
There’s a den to the right of the front door where Carol says they spend most of their time.
With the addition of glass doors and built-ins, they’ve made the room into a cozy space to watch television without disturbing guests staying in the en-suite bedroom on the opposite side of the hallway.
Further down the hall, a powder room is strategically located so guests can access it from the main gathering rooms. The open floorplan allows everyone to gather together in the great room, kitchen and dining room while taking in spectacular river views through walls of glass.
There’s a bar and wine cooler in the great room for entertaining; and the island in the kitchen serves as a seating area, prep station and the perfect place to lay out hors d’oeuvres after you’ve whipped them up in the chef’s kitchen. With quartz counters, an expansive pantry and GE Profile appliances, the kitchen is both gorgeous and practical.
Open and spacious with 13-foot ceilings, the various areas in the house are well-defined and intimate. The rich, dark-wood laminate flooring adds warmth and contrast to the clean lines of the home set against the vibrant colors of the tropical waterscape.
“This home has such a great feeling. It’s light and happy,” says Bynum.
Sliding glass doors open onto the covered lanai for waterside drinks at sunset and to create an indoor-outdoor living/entertaining space.
The Cverckos enjoy watching the comings and goings of the local fauna. Pointing to a tree on Michael Island, they share that they’ve been watching three baby owls as they make their way in the world.
You can appreciate the breadth of the property’s view from the owner’s suite at the rear of the house. Pointing to a marker out in the channel, Michael says, “That’s the Gatsby.”
Carol adds, “We see the light, so we always say ‘Goodnight, Gatsby.’”
The owner’s bedroom is large enough for a seating area and opens into an opulent bathroom with dual sinks, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower and a water closet.
The bathroom opens in turn into a large walk-in closet, which opens into the laundry room, which opens into the hallway near two en-suite guest bedrooms and the three-car garage.
“There couldn’t be a better layout,” says Bynum.
Carol notes that this setup allows for complete privacy for guests. The area also could be used as a mother-in-law suite, as folks can use the garage as their own private entrance without going through the rest of the house.
The Cverckos say they will miss the friendly neighborhood. Folks gather at the riverside gazebo to watch the sunset and stop to chat while walking their dogs.
But they have three sons, and their family has grown exponentially with more grandchildren and another on the way. The couple will be spending more and more time visiting with each of the new little ones, so it doesn’t make sense for them to maintain a full-time residence in Florida.
Orchid Cove is a new, gated community located on the island shore of the Indian River Lagoon just minutes from Wabasso Beach.
Amenities include a fishing pier, kayak launch and gazebo. The nearly completed clubhouse will have a fitness center with a locker room, pool, patio and event room with a full kitchen. Riverfront homes come with a private dock.
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