The cottage at 1275 W. Southwinds Blvd. #1275 in The Moorings offers a blend of privacy, elegance and resort-style amenities. This cottage is a canvas for coastal living amid a canopy of tropical foliage that sets a tranquil tone before you even cross the threshold. The classic Colonial Bermuda architecture with its emphasis on courtyard living is perfect for the Florida climate.
“We don’t get these very often because there are only eight cottages that are tucked behind the guard gate,” says Moorings Realty Sales Co. Realtor Erika Ross. Unlike the surrounding multistory buildings, these single-story cottages provide the same spatial freedom as a standalone residence with the benefits of a condominium association.
“It’s a single-family living feel, but the association takes care of the exterior, the insurance on the building, the roof,” Ross explains. With its blend of independence and maintenance-free living, this property is ideal for year-round residents or seasonal visitors seeking an effortless coastal retreat.
The parking layout at the cottage is a rare bonus in an oceanfront community. It includes an attached one-car garage, a parking pad and an additional detached garage. The detached structure provides room for another vehicle, a golf cart or beach-gear storage.
With a floorplan that is equally conducive to quiet relaxation or entertaining, the interior exudes classic Florida elegance. The foyer opens into the living room and dining room. The living room has a charming fireplace and a wall with built-in shelves and cabinetry.
The adjacent dining room features a mirrored wall that reflects the living room and the sunroom as well as a mirrored, back-lit bar. Together, the two rooms create an environment of understated elegance and provide the perfect space for entertaining.
The living room is bathed in natural light through a wall of sliding glass doors, drawing the eye toward the rear of the cottage, where the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living dissolve through a glassed-in porch that serves as an all-season room.
Maximizing the southern exposure, the space captures morning sunlight and ocean breezes.
Just off the front entry, a room currently used as a study could easily transition into a comfortable third bedroom suite. This adaptable room is ideal for an office, library or guest retreat, ensuring the home can meet the needs of its owners in a number of different situations.
The study features a built-in closet and convenient access to a full bathroom.
The placement of a full bath with access from both the hallway and bedroom allows it to serve as a powder room. The bathroom is an unexpected tropical oasis. The wallpaper – lush green with vivid blue banana trees – creates an immersive canopy. This design reflects the coastal elegance of the home.
Further back on the south side of the cottage, folding doors allow the kitchen, laundry closet and garage access to be closed off from the main living areas for formal entertaining. A breakfast nook that opens onto the pool deck through sliding glass doors and a built-in desk expand the kitchen’s functionality.
On the opposite side of the cottage, the layout separates the primary suite from the guest suite. Overlooking the pool, the primary suite features walk-in and storage closets and a bathroom with dual sinks, a bathtub and a shower. Sliding glass doors open to the enclosed sun garden.
A pool anchors the outdoor living space in the secluded sun garden. While community amenities include two pools, a spa and private beach access, this cottage expands your outdoor experience with a private oasis where you can soak up the sun and take a refreshing dip in the privacy of your own backyard. A retractable awning provides shade for afternoon lounging and there is an outdoor shower, perfect for rinsing off the salt and sand after an ocean swim or walk along the shoreline.
The walled space keeps neighbors out of sight, a rarity in community living.
At the same time, a gate at the back of the courtyard provides easy access to Southwinds’ community amenities via a meandering path through the grounds that leads to private beach access, a free-form pool, a spa and a lap pool.
“It’s as ‘lock-and-leave’ without worry as you can get and still have that single-family home feeling,” says Ross, whether as a year-round sanctuary or seasonal getaway.
Residents of Southwinds enjoy peace of mind, with guard-gated entry and fully managed exterior maintenance. The community consists of a variety of lifestyle options in addition to the pet-friendly cottages, including villas, courtyard homes and apartments.
The Moorings Property Owners Association offers residents private beach access and patrolled security. The Moorings Yacht & Country Club provides access to Pete Dye’s signature course, Jim Fazio’s Hawk’s Nest championship course on the mainland, croquet, tennis and pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a pool and spa, a yacht club, as well as fine and casual dining.
From the Moorings, it is a quick 10-minute drive to Vero’s famous Village by the Sea, with shopping, dining, live theater and a great art museum, along with parks, marinas and country clubs. Saint Edward’s School adjoins The Moorings, convenient for families with children.
Vital Statistics
1275 W. Southwinds Blvd. #1275
Neighborhood: Southwinds in The Moorings
Year built: 1993
Construction: Block, concrete, stucco
Architecture: Colonial Bermuda
Home size: 2,125 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 3
Pool: Private swimming pool, plus two community pools
View: Pool and garden
Additional features: Guard-gated; walk-in closets; bar; crown molding; fireplace; carpet, tile, and wood flooring; built-ins; laundry closet; enclosed porch; two garage spaces; parking pad; pet door; enclosed sun garden; outdoor shower; retractable awning; storm shutters; community lap pool, freeform pool and spa.
Listing agency: The Moorings Realty Sales Co., 772-231-5131
Listing agent: Erika Ross
Listing price: $1,200,000
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