From the moment you enter the foyer of the main house, its open-floor plan takes advantage of the panoramic views of the Florida Bay. The saltwater, 20x30' pool, offers a perfect spot to unwind or entertain. There are 2 docks. A 100 ft dock with concrete pilings, electric (50 amp) and water behind the main house, and a 30' long dock with concrete piling and wood deck behind the guest house, also with electric and water. Combined, the estate offers 150' of sandy beach, a rare Keys find.

The Kitchen in the main house has Kraftmaid Cherry cabinets that are 8 ft high and offers GE monogram appliances and a commercial, gas range. Its "safe room", which is also a pantry and storage room, is constructed of poured concrete. For easier maintenance, all the exterior decks are constructed of TREX composite.

The "Open Heavy Timber" Structure and Ceiling in the living room is 17' high in the center and is composed of 3" tongue and groove wood. Throughout the home is the 24" Travertine tile. The roof is a 5-inch standing seam metal roof. All windows and doors are impact resistant and there are even additional shutters for the larger ones. It's owner/engineer even reinforced the exterior walls, some of the interior walls and the 1st and 2nd floors.

Each floor has 2 air conditioning units for maximum efficiency. The guest house was completely rebuilt in 2007 with new plumbing, electrical, impact windows and roof. It also has Travertine tile. There are 2 separate air conditioning units within the guest house/cottage. Another 1-car garage with its own electric is situated in front of the cottage..There are so many other highlights to share with even the most astute of buyers.The Sunset Estate was meticulously designed with every attention to detail and now awaits its new owners.

Address: 128 & 130 Point Pleasant Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037

Price: $3,150,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

View the listing here. 

For more information contact Pete Riveiro at 305.619.0257 or peteriveiro@gmail.com

Pete Riveiro is the exclusive agent representing the Key Largo, Islamorada, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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The ''pre-firm'' and allowed downstairs encompasses one bedroom with it's own bath, living area and a bar/kitchenette.

The 2.5-car garage affords protected parking and great storage/workshop/laundry areas.

The expansive screened porch provides for bay and sunset views. A concrete-poured roof will help lower insurance costs. Nothing to do here but enjoy an impeccable Keys retreat.

Address: 47 N Blackwater Ln, Key Largo, FL 33037

Price: $874,900

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

View the listing here.

For more information contact Pete Riveiro at 305.619.0257 or peteriveiro@gmail.com

Pete Riveiro is the exclusive agent representing the Key Largo, Islamorada, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Its real estate market, famed for its lavish resort properties, took a mere month to spring back to pre-Irma conditions, said Pete Riveiro, internationally renowned, Key Largo-based real estate broker with The Firm Realty Group.

This is not to say, however, that Key Largo sustained no harm. The storm surge damaged a string of oceanfront estates, but repairs were quick. More strenuous to mend was the initial wave of reticence to purchase real estate here.

“At first buyers are a bit more hesitant to purchase in a natural disaster area,” said Riveiro. “But our area is made up primarily of South Florida residents who have 2nd and 3rd homes here. They are used to hurricanes and that led towards the rebounding. There was not a market drop at all after Irma, there was just a ‘stall.’”

While out-of-state buyers threaded cautiously, those familiar with the market saw a propitious buying window, said Riveiro, who closed 9 transactions in the final months of 2017 after Hurricane Irma.

“2017 was a very strong year, and Irma did not impact us at all,” said Riveiro, who advises buyers to always seek properties constructed to the latest building codes.

This year, as demand is heating up, Riveiro expects supply is to remain short. It is going to be another auspicious year in one of the most sought-after destinations in the country.

Pete Riveiro is the exclusive agent representing the Key Largo, Islamorada, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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The 3rd floor boasts an expansive master bedroom complete with a huge walk-in closet and en-suite bath, an enormous game area and a theater area also with its own bath. The master bedroom's terrace ensures its occupants have a private space where they can enjoy the water views.

The permitted ground floor has a bedroom, bath, living area and kitchenette making it the ideal guest quarters. Completing this perfect Key's retreat is the 70 ft. of dockage with easy ocean and bay access.

Address: 132 Plantation Drive, Plantation Key, FL 33070

Price: $1,499,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 5

View the listing here.

For more information contact Pete Riveiro at 305.619.0257 or peteriveiro@gmail.com

Pete Riveiro is the exclusive agent representing the Key Largo, Islamorada, Florida real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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