You can hear the waves crashing on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean and feel the balmy sea breeze at the beach house at 986 Seagrape Lane in Riomar.
The gravel circle drive has a side-entry garage so as not to distract from the mid-century modern architectural style. Clean lines, large and plentiful windows, multiple French doors, an open floor plan, and a connection to nature imbue the home with memories of the 1960s.
“This is a huge investment opportunity as the home sits across the street from $14 to $20 million homes and is listed only slightly above land value,” says Dale Sorensen Real Estate sales associate Cathy Curley.
“A buyer could enjoy the current home as a beach house, renovate and upgrade the home, or even tear down and build new, as the neighborhood can easily justify the investment,” adds Curley.
Etched glass panels in the double, front-entry doors ensure privacy without inhibiting the inflow of natural light brightening the great room as you step inside. The vaulted ceiling adds to the welcoming feel of the spacious room.
A partial wall across the rear creates a division between the great room and the dining area at the back of the house. Here, several sets of French doors open onto the pool deck, embodying the indoor-outdoor lifestyle Vero Beach is famous for.
Wood-look and white tile flooring are perfect functional selections, making cleanup easy when little feet track sand in from the beach.
“Five bedrooms is a rare find, especially in a one-story home,” notes Curley of the “fabulous” split floorplan.
The western side of the house is wholly devoted to guests, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms lined up along a hallway that runs to the back of the house. The owners have designated one of the rooms as an office, which provides a bit of a buffer between the other rooms. The guest suite overlooks the pool and has a bonus room, perfect for guests with small children. The bonus room can also be used as a private sitting room or a home gym.
“This house provides plenty of room to host the whole family and accommodate all the visitors that tend to appear when you buy a house near the beach,” says Curley.
On the eastern side of the house, a hallway just off the front entry provides access to the two-car garage, laundry room and pantry before opening into the kitchen where the bar countertop is a convenient spot to do homework, enjoy a casual breakfast or lay out a spread when entertaining.
French doors provide easy access to the summer kitchen for outdoor gatherings and make it easy to keep an eye out for everyone frolicking in the saltwater pool.
The primary suite is sequestered just off the kitchen, ensuring the owners can enjoy their private sanctuary. Windows on three walls allow plenty of natural light to filter into the room overlooking the pool, and French doors open to the outside when you want to take a dip in the pool or spa.
The primary bathroom has dual sinks, a shower, a soaking tub and a water closet with a sink. The water closet and the sink are accessible from the hallway and can be used as a powder room when the interior door to the bathing area with shower and bathtub is closed. An additional door from the bathing area leads to the backyard, so the bathroom is also accessible as the cabana bath.
This is the perfect family beach house – just three houses from the beach access and with exceptional outdoor living spaces. The summer kitchen with a covered seating area provides a nice place to dine. The booth-style table is smartly designed, with one of the backs of the bench seats serving as a bar-top counter with additional seating. The design has incorporated terrazzo for the tops of both the bar and table, ensuring durability and mid-mod style.
Sited on a large corner lot, the lush landscaping provides a natural barrier and ensures complete privacy in the backyard. The lanai offers numerous spots to lounge in the sun, sit and enjoy a cup of coffee as the sun rises or gather for drinks in the evening.
“The outdoor space is truly phenomenal,” says Curley.
There are plenty of green spaces around the pool for the little ones and pets to play. A putting green in the side yard offers the chance to get in some extra practice so you can keep your golf game on par. Two palms are perfectly spaced for a hammock, a must whether you are vacationing or living on the island year-round. The outdoor shower makes it easy to wash up after taking a walk or a swim at the beach or in the large, heated saltwater pool.
Located just across from a quiet private stretch of beach along Ocean Drive, this home is perfect for a variety of buyers. Whether you’re a couple with young children, part-time residents escaping the frigid northern weather, retirees wanting a place for family and friends to visit or an investor looking for a rental property, this beach house offers a myriad of possibilities.
Riomar is conveniently located between the bridges, with easy access to beachside and mainland locations. One of the first areas settled along the ocean, the neighborhood is rich in history and known for its abundant live oak trees, which form arched canopies over some streets. It’s just a short walk, bike or golf cart ride to Quail Valley River Club, Riomar Country Club, Riomar Beach access, the City Marina, Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach Museum of Art, Vero Beach Dog Park and all the shopping and dining on Ocean Drive.
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