LAKEFRONT CONDO

Overlooking the lake and fountain, this 3rd-story flat offers easy living Las Palmas style. With a southern exposure, the open plan is naturally illuminated with sunshine and you’ll enjoy the breeze wafting over from the nearby Intracoastal Waterway. With just under 1,200SF, this condo lives much larger than it sounds and there is a surprising amount of welcome storage. Being on the third floor gives you the best water view and no upstairs neighbor so you can sleep in without interruption.

Honey-hued wood floors run through all the rooms save the bathrooms and kitchen which are tiled for easy care. A galley kitchen has a short bar and pass through to the living room with the dining area off to the other side. An interior wall in the eating area is perfect for shelving or a tall piece of furniture, still leaving room for a table and four chairs. The living room is a bright space and in the more temperate months you’ll keep the sliders open to the covered porch so you can hear the fountain spray and catch a breeze. Start your day on the porch with morning coffee and unwind it in the evening with a cocktail. A split plan assures both bedrooms the maximum privacy available.

En-suite, the master has ample wall space for a king-sized bed and nightstands plus a chest of drawers in addition to the walk-in closet. A spacious bath has a long granite countertop that can hold everything you need to store and then some. The second bedroom looks over the lake and has a large closet. Tucked into the short hall, the central bath has a tub/shower combination and oversized vanity with storage below. More storage can be found in the big laundry room just off the entry foyer and it comes equipped with a washer and new dryer. (Bonus: HVAC replaced in 2012).

Once you get unpacked take time to explore the amenities in this gated complex on the marsh. I recommend you start with the marsh-front pool, clubhouse and fitness room and then polish up your volleyball arm. Meet the neighbors as they walk their dogs through the pretty grounds or take their wee ones to the tot lot.

Las Palmas is located on the northern end of San Marco Avenue with easy access to US1 and SR16 for commuters. Don’t miss the neat stuff along the Avenue and that includes DOS Coffee and Wine Bar where local talent will entertain you on the weekend. Beach and downtown are 10 minutes by car as is the closest Publix center. Living here is easy – what are you waiting for?

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