Along a winding, palm-lined street in DiVosta’s Lakes at Waterway Village, the immaculate home at 5169 Longhorn Drive is a rare find.
Upon entering, to the left of the foyer, the open central living space – gathering room, dining room and kitchen – extends to a glass slider wall that opens to the tiled, screened lanai.
Lofty ceilings, white millwork, a gentle palette of light browns and grays and a lovely flow of 18-inch, diagonally laid, sand-hued floor tile create a feeling of light and space.
The kitchen boasts crisp white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances, including a smooth-top range, built-in microwave, side-by-side, water-in-door fridge and dishwasher. There are cream and charcoal-mottled granite countertops with sand-hued, diagonally laid, full-length backsplash, a deep, single-basin sink with garbage disposal and a tall pantry.
Beneath a pair of handsome amber glass-shade pendants, a wide peninsula includes a lunch counter which is open to the living room/dining room, allowing an uninterrupted flow of conversation and easy access to refreshments between the two spaces. The kitchen is illuminated by both recessed ceiling lights and under-the-counter lighting.
A special and extremely handy feature of the kitchen is a lazy Susan-style corner-floor cabinet that allows you to utilize all of that dark, hard-to-reach, often wasted corner space.
Just off the foyer, to the right, French doors open into a wonderful, spacious flex room, with a ceiling fan and window to the front/east. Should you require office space, this is the room for it – a tidy corner alcove is perfect for a desk and chair, and there’s plenty of room for shelving and file cabinets. You could also transform this versatile space into a den, work-out room or library – or turn the desk alcove into a closet and make it a third bedroom.
Just past the flex room, a pocket door reveals a small anteroom which, in turn, accesses a bathroom, the laundry room and garage, and a guest or child’s bedroom.
This bedroom includes soft carpeting, a window to the north, and a nice, big walk-in closet. The bathroom provides loo, single-basin, granite-top vanity, full-wall mirror and tiled tub/shower.
In the southwest corner just off the gathering room adjacent to the lanai sliders is the primary suite. This large bedroom sits beneath a soaring tray ceiling with a white, five-blade fan/light and soft, sand-colored carpet. A wide double window offers a restful view of green landscape and serene pond.
The ensuite bathroom offers a handsome glass-front, fully tiled shower with overhead light, hand-held shower head and step-down entrance (no lip to trip over).
The lanai not only adds space for social gatherings, but is also perfect for al fresco dining, and the go-to spot for reading, texting, napping or enjoying morning coffee.
AMAC co-listing agent Angela Pate says, “this community has so much to offer,” noting the low HOA fee, neighborly vibe and beautiful clubhouse.
“There’s a “nice gathering area, there’s bridge, mahjong, bingo – you can do as much as you want,” Pate adds. “People come in for special events; we’ve had a wonderful art show in the clubhouse, there’s pickleball and tennis, a large pool and sundeck.
While Waterway Village used to seem a bit isolated and far from town, it is now close to lots of shopping and amenities due to the continuing growth of Vero Beach.
“Even if you’re looking at island properties, Pate says, “you might want to “check this out. You get a lot of bang for your buck.”
Waterway Village is less than 5 miles from Vero Beach’s vibrant downtown art gallery, entertainment, restaurant and pub district, and approximately 8 miles from Vero’s famous Village by the Sea on the barrier island, where you will find casual and fine dining, beach shops and elite boutiques, live theater, an outstanding fine art museum, a USTA run city tennis center, resorts, country clubs, parks, marinas and miles of clean, uncrowded Atlantic Ocean beaches with lifeguards stationed at popular swimming spots.
FEATURES for 5169 LONGHORN DRIVE
Community: Lakes at Waterway Village
Year built: 2017 • Construction: CBS, tile roof
Home size: 1,542 sq. ft. • Lot size: 5,130 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 2 • Bathrooms: 2 full baths
Additional features: Gated security; light traffic street; sidewalks; 2-car garage; garden/lake view; central electric heat/air; screened porch; den/flex room; split bedroom plan; laundry room; high ceilings; recessed lighting; pantry; county sewer; public water; community pool, clubhouse, pickleball, fitness room; HOA fee of $454/mo. paid quarterly includes cable TV, internet, full lawn care/irrigation, recreation facilities, reserve fund and gated security
Listing agents: Cheryl Gerstner, 772-539-2100, and Angela Pate, 772-559-7075
Listing agency: AMAC Alex MacWilliam, Inc.
Listing price: reduced to $425,000
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