Not everyone who gives up the frozen North for Sebastian’s moderate climes wants to go all-in with our typical Florida home style of unadorned drywall on concrete block.
The spacious three-bedroom pool home at 104 King Fisher Way in the Laurel Preserve could be the ideal transition for buyers seeking the comfort of some of their favorite features of a more traditional, northern house in their new tropical locale.
Double crown moldings, tray ceilings and extensive wainscoting in the dining areas give this residence a classic, elegant look and feel – an atmosphere a step above casual, yet not stuffy. This high-end craftsmanship and miter work set this property apart from many of the new homes popping up by the dozen all over Sebastian, yet this newer construction of the 2004 MGB home with metal roof provides some freedom from the constant, costly repairs and maintenance that can accompany an older home.
The breakfast nook just off the gourmet could easily become a favorite room, with abundant natural light, bay windows and wainscoting all around creating a cozy, charming spot for enjoying afternoon tea or conversation over lunch with a friend. Next to the nook is a lovely family room that would make an attractive music room, sewing room, library or den.
The graciously appointed kitchen exudes warmth, with its unique porcelain-glazed maple 42-inch cabinets creating a gently aged, cottage feel to this room, which serves as the center of the home’s split floor plan.
The master suite spans one entire side of this spacious home, with his and hers walk-in closets, a luxurious bathroom with a garden tub and a tiled, roll-in shower, which would be ideal for someone with mobility issues, or buyers seeking a home that would serve them well into their golden years.
On the opposite side of the home are two private guest bedrooms which share a full bathroom. The way the home is designed, a door could easily be installed in the hallway separating this suite of rooms off into guest sleeping and living quarters.
Adjacent the guest bedrooms and kitchen is a utility room with cabinets and a wash sink, and beyond the utility room is a three-car garage. The perfect extra space for the hobbyist, or for someone needing square footage to store motorcycles, small watercraft or a workshop, this garage has enough space to actually fit a vehicle or two as well.
Even without all these features, the way the home is situated on its nearly half-acre lakefront lot overlooking a fountain and undeveloped scrub land beyond the lake – instead of other houses – could be a key selling point on its own, increasing the value of the $369,000 asking price.
Realtor Lynda Murphy with Coldwell Banker Paradise Ed Schlitt Realtors, a real estate professional since 1987 and former Broker in New Hampshire and Vermont before moving to Florida in 2001, touted the Laurel Preserve community for its amenities and its appreciation of the surrounding natural habitat.
“This magnificent gated community is situated on 81 acres which supplies privacy and supports a quiet environment. It truly is an ‘eco-community’ because a tremendous variety of wildlife can be enjoyed such as families of eagles, ospreys, fox and otter,” she said.
From the brick-pavered driveway and breezy covered porch in front to the screened-in pool area and landscaped yard, the property offers ample opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. A convenient countertop with wet bar on the patio waits to hold dishes and drinks from the kitchen that arrive via the pass-through window.
“There are miles of sidewalks within the development for biking, jogging and evening strolls,” Murphy added, noting that the community also has a kayak and canoe launch with covered pavilion and picnic area at the end of one of the peaceful cul de sacs.
The community is centrally located just minutes off U.S. 1 near Pelican Island Elementary School, grocery shopping and the city’s riverfront dining and entertainment district. Beaches and the interstate are both less than 10 minutes away.
