HOMES OF THE TREASURE COAST
block exterior.
Built for cross ventilation when houses lacked
air conditioning, the main rooms have opposing
exterior walls that allow breezes to enter on one
side and exit out the other. Tall ceilings and the
many large windows also keep the rooms cool.
All of the windows have shutters, which add
visual appeal yet are entirely functional. Unlike
the decorative-only shutters on countless suburban
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homes, they provide shade and protection
from storms.
“There are a lot of windows on this house, but
I’ve never counted just how many,” observed
Sally, who had wooden shutters made in Key
West to match the original ones.
They have managed to create a home that is
warm and welcoming despite its grandeur. And
each room is filled with an eclectic collection of
furnishings and artwork. The original light-colored
hardwood floors were darkened, along with
the staircase and banister to match. Above the
staircase is a life-size Mexican dance costume of a
stylized alligator.
COMBINING OLD WITH NEW
The living room is painted soft mustard yellow
that picks up the dominant color of the room’s
oriental rug. An antique sofa with wood carvings
and matching chairs that belonged to Sally’s
mother is in sharp contrast to the modern mirrored
coffee table.
The property on
South Indian River
Drive includes 130
feet of frontage and
a 250-foot dock with
>> two boat slips.
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