1030 James St, Key West, FL 33040

Located in the historic Key West Seaport District, just two blocks from the harbor, this charming Conch house is situated on a 2800sf corner lot and backs onto a quiet lane. The 1 1/2 story house comprises 2 legal units, with many original architectural details. The wraparound front porch has its original spindles and gorgeous gingerbread trim, with the ceiling painted in the traditional "haint blue". The ground floor 2 bed/1 bath features solid hardwood floors (Dade County Pine, oak, & tiger-eye); Dade Co Pine walls; and original wainscoting, bullseye rosettes, and molding. The traditional 6 over 6 sash windows have mostly the original compression glass. One of the bedrooms has hand-sanded Dade Co walls, and a large built-in wardrobe and storage. The spacious bathroom has Dade Co and cypress walls, a bathtub, a custom-built Dade Co vanity, and ample storage. The separate laundry room can be conveniently accessed both through this bathroom and the backyard. The kitchen with breakfast nook opens through French doors to the fenced-in backyard, which is large enough for a pool and off-street parking. The upstairs 1 bed/1 bath unit is accessed via a custom-built, hot-dipped galvanized spiral staircase and a 12ft by 12ft treetop deck. The full kitchen and full bathroom (with a bathtub) have customized solid wood cabinetry, with an emphasis on inventive and practical use of space. There are hardwood floors throughout. The living/kitchen area has 2 roof scuttles, as does the bedroom, which is separated from the main room by double doors. This upstairs unit which consists of approximately 700sf of floor space is not included in the official total square footage as it is classified as a half-story. Research has shown this house was built in the 1890's.