PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Striking, Art Deco historic Coral Gables home built in 1936. This beautiful home is one of few of this style in the Gables. The home takes full advantage of its prominent placement on the DeSoto Fountain roundabout with its dramatic entrance tower at the corner of Granada and DeSoto and a large corner lot. The location is perfect, blocks from the historic Biltmore Hotel and across from the Venetian Pool. The home features 3 large bedrooms (with the possibility of a 4th) and 4.5 baths and a 2 car garage. Each bedroom has its own ensuite bath and ample closet. The home has been carefully improved with Pella impact windows and doors, updated plumbing and electrical, and the addition of an elevator all the while preserving the Art Deco character and original fixtures of its design. The home has been carefully improved with Pella impact windows and doors, updated plumbing and electrical and the addition of an elevator all the while preserving the Art Deco character and original fixtures of its design. Original features include: pegged wide-plank oak flooring, original bathroom tiles and fixtures, original inlaid terrazzo floors, cast keystone treads with tile risers and iron railings along the curved staircase as well as outdoor gates and porches. This V-shaped home features a dramatic entrance through the bright and well-lit octagonal tower which serves as a focal point and a entry foyer. A beautiful, curved staircase gracefully ends at a landing in front of a large Master suite with large windows and attached covered porch. A hallway extends along the wing of the house overlookingDeSoto Boulevard with two additional large bedrooms each with an ensuite bath and one with a balcony that opens on to the backyard. The first floor Granada Boulevard wing boasts a large formal living room with original keystone fireplace and floral motif with attached covered loggia which opens to the tranquil, landscaped backyard featuring a built-in natural gas grill. The lower wing home overlooking DeSoto Boulevard leads to a formal dining area which flows into the kitchen and family room. The family room could also be used as a 4th bedroom and features a full bath, closet and entrances through the 2-car garage or the side door opening to DeSoto. Additional features include Plantation shutters and custom draperies, natural gas, city septic, full house generator, ceiling fans and upstairs and downstairs air conditioners, elevator and Pella impact windows and doors. Fountain in the backyard does not convey. Seller is a LicensedReal Estate Agent and is related to the Listing Agent. Please note this home holds a Ygrene loan that will be paid at closing which will reduce property taxes.