1018 Olivia Street

Description

This colorful circa 1899 Historic Conch house sits behind large palms, orchids and a traditional picket fence. Sit on the front porch and watch the famous Key West sunsets. The front of the house features an off-street parking space and on the other side a brick patio for entertaining. The main roof was replaced in 2021 with Historic architectural tin tiles after 120 years. As you enter the front of the original historic house, the sitting room boast a Cathedral ceiling walled with Dade County Pine providing extra space for your unexpected guests. Climb the ships ladder to a 288SF sleeping loft for even more unexpected guests. As you wander down the center hallway which includes built in bookcases, a pantry and front loading washer/ dryer you'll notice two original bedrooms of this most space deceiving home from the front, expanded in the 2002 total renovation to include larger bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms. one that includes a bathtub. As you exit the Dade County Pine hallway into the rear 2021 renovation and addition the open living space features a seating area, dining area and new kitchen with a gas stove. This space was the former outdoor lanai, enclosed with impact resistant glass sliding doors to allow the space to function as both indoor and outdoor space. Weather permitting! The adjacent primary bedroom allows a king size bed, private bath with rain shower and a Key West walk in closet. Get out of bed, open the sliders and roll into the heated saltwater 10' by 40' pool. The extremely private lushly landscaped pool area with several seating areas includes a grill area outside the kitchen door which allows a private entrance to guests wanting to stay out later and not disturb the residents.