On the large, half-acre, oak-shaded lot at 1070 47th Ave. in Green Acres Estates sits a wonderful home you absolutely, positively must see for yourself.
The house – named Sanderling by its owners, Sandy Thiel and Judith Taylor – was designed, stem to stern, by Thiel, who has a background as a carpenter and engineer.
Sanderling sits in dappled shade at the top of a paved driveway that curves around a wide, grassy half-circle beneath one of the property’s mature oaks. The large wooded and well-landscaped lot and the amazing home together create a remarkable residential haven.
At the covered front entrance, just to the right, is a small, enclosed pathway/garden open to the sky above.
From the entrance door, step into the home’s main open space, where the clean geometric design of walls and ceiling create a subtle, ever changing play of light and shadow. A pair of lofty skylights enhance the flow of ambient light throughout the day.
The house is surprisingly spacious. “We love to entertain. We’ve had 50 people here for a sit-down dinner,” says Taylor.
Past the entry, the foyer expands into a hallway connecting the home’s north and south sides.
Continuing straight head, step down into the large 15-foot by 23-foot sunken great room. Here, color makes a bold statement with crisp deep ocean blue on the left/north wall and along the back/east wall, exuberantly companioned with smooth stretches of muted red concrete floor, high ceiling and two skylights.
A simple, rectangular, three-sided black iron fireplace (sans mantle), with a log rack and a white smoke box that soars to the vaulted ceiling is part of the linear interior architecture.
A full glass wall offers a view of the free-form swimming pool, pool deck and tropical landscaping. A glass slider accesses the large, screened lanai, fully screened patio/deck and swimming pool. There’s a spa, outdoor shower, and cozy corner along the fence with fire pit.
Up from the sunken living room, white ceramic floor tile defines the dining room space. Extending from the vaulted ceiling, a glass and candle-bulb chandelier adds elegance. In the southeast corner, two double floor-to-ceiling mullioned windows allow a constant flow of clear ambient light and include a door to the pool/patio.
The tile extends into the kitchen, where the home’s white-dominant palette receives perfectly prudent pops of blue that highlight the white cabinetry. All the cabinets have pull-outs; the countertops and splash are of glowing white quartz; and the “touchless” gray stainless steel appliances provide subtle contrast. There is a double window above the sink and a delightful breakfast nook with a long window seat/storage bench with blue and white seat pad.
The large laundry room includes wall shelving and a charming octagonal window.
Crafts people, tinkerers and hobbyists will fall in love with the large, well designed workshop, which has places to store, build, create or repair virtually anything.
The spacious primary suite sits along the east wall, receiving gentle morning light and providing wide views of and access to the marvelous backyard environment. Here you’ll find a walk-in closet with shelving and a primary bathroom with white quartz-topped single-basin vanity; loo; and glass front walk-in shower with two heads. There’s also a slider opening to the back porch and pool.
The two tile-floored guest bedrooms occupy the west side. One is currently configured as an office, with ceiling fan, large window, built-ins with an abundance of shelving, drawer and desk space, and a closet.
In the northwest corner, the second guest bedroom receives plentiful natural light via a pair of tall windows. There is a ceiling fan and double bi-fold door closet.
The guest rooms share a full bath.
While Green Acres Estates is a quiet, wooded community with a serene country vibe, it is only about 10 minutes from Vero Beach’s downtown arts, entertainment, restaurant and pub scene.
Vero’s famous Village by the Sea is a mere 20-minute drive from the neighborhood. There you will find fine and casual dining, beach shops and elite boutiques, live theater, an outstanding fine art museum, resorts, country clubs, parks, marinas and miles of clean, uncrowded Atlantic Ocean beaches with lifeguards stationed at popular swimming spots. Green Acres Estates has no HOA, so you can feel free to bring your boat, RV and family pets.
1070 47TH AVE. SW
Community: Green Acres Estates
Year built: 1988
Construction: frame w/siding
Home size: 2,318 sq. ft.
Lot size: half acre
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 full baths
Additional features: 2024 renovated pool; outdoor shower; spa; 2019 roof; 2018 AC; paved drive; oversized, large, side-entry 2-car garage w/workshop; exterior steel Bahama shutters; hurricane panels; ceiling fans; glass sliders; plentiful storage; fireplace; screened porch; vaulted/cathedral ceilings; 3 skylights; wooded lot; septic system; county water; no HOA
Listing agency: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty
Listing agent: Chip Landers, 772-473-7888
Listing price: $549,900
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