Located in picturesque Melbourne Village, Florida, this 2,631 sq. ft. home offers the peace and quiet of the countryside with all the conveniences of living in town. Melbourne Village is a small town surrounded by the city of West Melbourne, close to shopping, libraries, and churches. With its own police force, Melbourne Village has a safe and nearly crime-free atmosphere.
Approximately 60 acres of woodland parks are available for town residents' exploration, and the area abounds in wildlife including nesting bald eagles, hawks, owls, red foxes, gopher tortoises, and more. Children can safely bicycle or walk through the woods and still be close to home. Residents are encouraged to garden and may raise animals such as chickens.
Melbourne Village is a friendly town where neighbors know each other and frequently get together for holiday dinners, game nights, movies, and ice cream socials. There are two meeting halls, a basketball court, a playground, shuffleboard courts, and a neighborhood swimming pool.
Originally built in 1951, this home underwent a major renovation in 2003. A trussed bonus room was added to allow for a homeschool room or library. A new roof, double-paned, insulated windows, rewiring of most of the home, and complete repiping of the water supply were some of the many upgrades. Hurricane resistant doors and complete storm shutters add to the safety of this concrete block home which also has many interior block walls. The result of the renovation was retaining the charm of features such as tongue and groove yellow pine ceilings while bringing the home up to newer standards.
Two garden areas and a pineapple patch are being cultivated currently. Eight citrus trees bear oranges, pink grapefruit, key limes, tangelos, and tangerines. Several loquat trees and a guava tree also grow here.
Features:
This huge room is the ultimate homeschooling classroom! Climb the custom-painted stairway and enter a room with a cloud-filled blue sky. Soft berber carpet in a neutral color keeps this room quiet. An entire wall of bookshelves provide over 122 linear feet of shelves, all the room you need for your library or collectibles. The upstairs has its own air conditioning unit, and windows at each gable allow for a cross-breeze during cool times. Paddle fans and high-hat lights add to the comfort of this fabulous room. The room measures approximately 14'x28'.
Dining room chandelier NOT included in the sale of the home.
A large dining room and living room make this home outstanding for entertaining. A pass-through window from the kitchen has a granite counter. The dining room measures approximately 12.5'x14'.
The living room has tongue and groove yellow pine ceiling and the walls are stencilled with a southwest pattern. The brick wall is a highlight of the room. The white cabinets allow plenty of room for storage. Additional storage is located in the closet under the stairwell. The room measures approximately 15.5'x26.
The kitchen features miles of maple cabinets in a light color. Two pantries add to the ample storage space here. The kitchen was completely remodeled in 2004, and the Kenmore dishwasher was installed in 2008. The countertops are gray laminate with a matching granite countertop to the left of the stove. (Granite is outstanding for pastry baking and also withstands hot pots set directly on it.) The tile backsplash is white with multi-colored highlights to match any decor. The stove is a KitchenAid gas convection oven with many features. An older Whirlpool refrigerator is included (as is) if the buyer would like it.
One of the pantries is behind the doors in the right of this photo. The other is across from the large maple cabinets. The laundry is to the left of the cabinets. The kitchen has an irregular shape with approximate measurements of 9'x18.5' in the main area.
The laundry room features many cabinets (right) and shelves (left) along with a Kenmore high capacity, front-loading washer and a Kenmore dryer. It measures approximately 7'x6'.
The master bedroom is bright and airy with four single windows and one double window. Two sections of the room allow for a sitting area, office, or sewing room, and the bedroom area. Storage includes his and her closets and a cherry wall cabinet.
The office area of the master bedroom features a tongue and groove yellow pine ceiling. Custom vertical window treatments remain with the home. The master bedroom measures approximately 28'x11'.
Two very large closets are outside the bedrooms near the bath. These can be used for linens, the vacuum, and a wide variety of big items.
Bedroom 1 has a double and a single window, a closet, and a built-in bookshelf, plus additional bookshelves over the bunk bed (not pictured.) It has a paddle fan and custom, vertical window treatments that stay with the home. The room measures 14'x15'.
Bedroom 2 has a double and a single window, a closet, many wall shelves, and a built-in corner desk. It also has custom verticals and a paddle fan. It measures approximately 12'x14.5'.
The home has 2 and 1/2 baths. The master bath was renovated in 2007, and the half bath was renovated in 2003. Each bathroom has a clouded window.
The full bath has storage under the sink, over the sink, and in a cabinet over the toilet. It measures approximately 5.5'x6.5'.
The Half bath has a large under sink storage area and shelves behind the door. It measures approximately 6'x5'.
Master bath includes a large linen cabinet, hanging wall cabinet and under sink storage. The wall tile is neutral in color and the floor tile is granite. The shower is roomy and has several shelves. The bathroom measures approximately 5'x9.5'.
Front porch includes a porch swing which may stay with the home and a beautiful slate tile-look finish.
The large back porch offers a peaceful, private setting.
An oversized, one-car garage is used as a workshop. The garage is frame-construction and includes an older, working refrigerator. One of the many large oaks is seen near the center of the photo. Compost materials are on the right, and the pineapple patch is just beyond the edge of the photo.
A three-car carport is between the house and the garage. The back door opens into the carport and the large back porch is attached.
One of the many fruit trees on the property. This is a navel orange tree.
The view down the canopied driveway.
Family is moving to be closer to aging relatives. Possession upon closing. Property owner's association is non-obtrusive. After initiation fee, yearly dues are just $75.
Broker participation invited. MLS #540283 Call 321-951-9966 to schedule a visit. Owner flexible on showing times.