Ventura Keys

Ventura Keys Waterfront Beauty

Enjoy coastal living in this beautifully remodeled Ventura Keys home. Originally built in 1969, this custom 4-bedroom, 3-bath home was extensively remodeled inside and outside in 2005. Filled with charm and grace, it has a 35’ boat dock and a wonderful terrace overlooking the water.

• ENTRY:
  
  The extensive hardscape and garden design is particularly impressive with a picket fence, Cecil Brunner and numerous other roses, including a rose-covered arbor opening up to the private courtyard. As you enter this gated courtyard, you are surrounded by lush landscaping and a brick path to the front door. Japanese maple trees, camellias, sweet-shade tree, azaleas, maidenhair ferns and tall hedges. The fountain adds charm and pleasant sounds. Automatic sprinklers and automatic nightlights add additional enhancement to this expensive landscape garden design, reminiscent of an English Garden.  The courtyard is a great place to enjoy the morning sun.
   
• LIVING ROOM:
  
  The entry door has ornamental glass and adjacent ornamental glass panels, enhanced by cathedral windows on wall above entry door. The living room has dramatic vaulted ceilings and elevated cathedral windows with custom shutters. Gleaming hardwood floors in the living room and throughout the house. There is a custom mantle over wood burning/gas log fireplace.
   
• FAMILY/INFORMAL DINING AREA AND KITCHEN:
  
  Adjacent to the living room is an open family/dining room and kitchen, the heart of the home.
  
  Beautifully designed, this custom state-of-the-art kitchen features:  a Wolf 4-burner range with grill top and oven; quartz countertops and custom cabinets arranged for an efficient and pleasant working environment with views of the channel; GE oven; Miele dishwasher; Kitchenaid compactor; JennAire double French door refrigerator; and a large pantry. Custom lighting stunningly showcases the space and any meal created in this delightful kitchen. Besides the dining area, there is a breakfast bar for informal dining.
  
  French windows with plantation shutters permit a view of the channel.
  
  Adjacent to the dining area is an exceptional wet bar with custom cabinetry, stainless steel sink and wine refrigerators; perfect for hosting lavish dinner parties.
   
• OUTDOOR LIVING:
  
  The west-facing terrace overlooking the channel is natural redwood (over underlying concrete). It features a unique windproof atrium, which has a retractable awning, screen and see-through blinds on sunny side to enhance the enjoyment of this home. Immediately adjacent is a gas-fed grill. This large deck is an entertaining dream, with spacious areas for both grilling and sunbathing.
  
  A 35’ boat dock is yours for your own water “toys”. The ramp to the dock is new and the dock remains in good shape. You will appreciate the carefully planned landscaping around the terrace.
  
  Glass fence facing channel permits visualization of passing canoes, paddleboards, kayakers from the kitchen workspace. This is when coastal living really takes place. Kayaking, rowing, sailing or having your boat docked right in your own backyard. Enjoy boating to the Channel Islands, or a sunset cruise to the Ventura Harbor.
   
• OFFICE AND DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM AND BATH:
  
  The custom-designed Library/Den with double glass French doors  features built-in bookcases perfect for showcasing an extensive reading collection. There is room above the desk for four monitors and two computers, hidden printers as well as generous sized television.
  
  The downstairs bedroom and bath is perfect for guests. This roomy bedroom has a large closet with custom sliding doors providing ample storage. A full bath with custom designed sparkling shower tile and custom designed vanity.
   
• MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH:
  
  Located on the water-side of the second floor, the Master bedroom has a gas burning fireplace, outfitted with gas logs. The bedroom features cathedral ceilings and a lengthy balcony that overlooks the peaceful channel waters. There are two impressive closets with a beautifully designed closet organizational system complete with shoe storage systems and velvet lined jewelry storage drawers.
  
  The master bath features two sinks and mirrors. Exquisite tiled generous-sized shower.
   
• TWO UPSTAIRS BEDROOMS AND BATH:
  
  There are two adjacent bedrooms with hardwood floors, custom closets, again with built-in drawers and shelves. One bedroom has been converted to upstairs office/sewing and craft room.
  
  The adjacent bathroom has tile floor and custom-designed tile tub/shower—and a  paperless Toto toilet.
   
• THREE-CAR GARAGE:
  
  A three-car garage has the third space allocated to shop/laundry area and sewing table/inroning space. Bright and open, and wonderfully finished. There is a pull-down ladder to the storage area over the garage.
   
• NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES:
  
  There is a neighborhood “beach” referred to by residents as Big Beach. It has two paddle tennis courts, playground equipment, basketball hoops, a dock and a sandy beach.
  
  Nearby is a Starbucks, grocery store, cleaners and a local deli/pizza shop.
  
  Around the corner is the Ventura Harbor.
  
  The beach is near-by, as are two large parks, and miles of bike paths along the coast.

Enjoy coastal living at its best in this delightful home on the water!