The newly completed home at 127 Strand Dr. in The Strand is a rare opportunity for a family to move right into a new, luxury gated community on the island.
The Strand offers ocean-to-river access. A short walk to the east you can enjoy lightly trod-upon sandy beaches through a gated, deeded access point and, to the west, there is a gate that opens onto the Historic Jungle Trail where you can walk, bike and explore the native flora and fauna along the storied Indian River Lagoon.
The Key West-style townhomes outside the community’s gates set the tone for the development – a relaxed coastal vibe. Once you pass through the gates, you discover “the uniqueness of the Strand – bigger houses with bigger lots – which is really hard to find here on the island,” says Lisa Krynski, GHO Homes sales agent.
“The average lots are 80 feet wide and 150 feet deep so that they can accommodate a bigger house,” Krynski adds. The Strand will have 47 single-family homes when built out, most arranged around a central lake with others on the river.
Along with GHO’s high-end finishes, a hallmark of the contemporary Florida coastal architecture found throughout the Strand, this house has upgraded landscaping and a furniture package – so it’s move-in ready. With houses on the island hard to find, this presents a great opportunity for the right buyer.
At 127 Strand Dr., brick pavers line the wide driveway giving you plenty of space to park alongside the side-entry, three-car garage, which has an attractive, durable epoxy floor finish that makes it resistant to stains.
The covered entry leading into a gallery that provides a functional and inviting space to welcome guests. The den just off the gallery has a closet, so it is perfect for overflow guests when needed.
The home, a GHO Triton Grande model, has an open floorplan, “with the great room, dining room and kitchen stacked all in a row with a wall of glass overlooking your backyard patio and pool,” notes Krynski of the cool, elegant space.
“It has clean lines and a clean palette, so you can change your color scheme by changing pillows, rugs and accessories,” Krynski continues.
High ceilings and transoms allow for plenty of natural light throughout the house.
Tile throughout provides continuity and durable flooring that is easy to clean up after a day at the beach or when the kids trek through the house with wet feet from the pool.
With a powder room and a bar with a built-in beverage refrigerator just off the communal gathering areas, it is the perfect setup when you have company.
“It’s an ‘entertaining home,’” says Krynski.
In the kitchen, a large quartz waterfall island provides a division of space, extra seating and a prep area with a double sink. Jenn Air appliances, including a 42-inch, cabinet-front refrigerator, ensure you can accommodate any size crowd. The hidden pantry is another nice touch – it is there when you need to pop in for ingredients, but not obviously so.
The split floorplan ensures privacy for your guests, with two en suite guest bedrooms and the laundry room accessible via the garage hallway. That way, guests can come and go without disturbing the homeowner on the opposite side of the house.
A small foyer just off the great room provides additional privacy at the entrance to the primary suite. The generously sized bedroom has a seating area and opens to the pool deck so you can wander out for a late-night swim.
With two walk-in closets and an additional closet, there’s plenty of room to store everything. The elegant bathroom has dual sinks, a Roman tub, built-in vanity, a water closet and a walk-in shower.
Outside, the salt-chlorination pool is screened so that you can open the sliders anytime.
With a covered area for dining and grilling, the weather is never an issue. Travertine pavers surround the pool with plenty of room to sun yourself or sit in shaded areas.
Krynski notes that the clear-view screens across the back of the pool cage provide maximum visibility – a picture window. Two waterfalls trickle into the pool, adding to the soothing atmosphere along with the same-level spa.
Part of the first natural gas community on the island, GHO’s homes in The Strand have gas cooktops, tankless water heaters and dryer connections, says Krynski. In this house, they added an extra gas line for a pool heater, an outdoor grill and a generator.
A door near the kitchen opens for easy access to the cabana bath and there is a large linen closet to store beach towels. The door makes it easy to take food and beverages to and from the patio.
The Strand at Indian River Shores is a 47-home, gated subdivision with deeded beach access. The historic Jungle Trail and Environmental Learning Center are just around the corner, and it is a short drive to shopping and dining in Vero’s famous Village by the Sea.
Enjoy cultural events at Riverside Theatre or the Vero Beach Museum of Art, located among Riverside Park’s oaks.
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