Like to own a piece of Miami history?
One of the oldest cottages in the Grove was JUST listed for sale … (This one dates back to 1935 – if not before).
Miami photographer, Claudia Uribe, photographed this one, along with 32 others for Beth Dunlop’s book “The Tropical Cottage – At Home in Coconut Grove” … It’s an awesome book on the Grove, giving some insight into the 33 most unique cottages Coconut Grove has to offer.
Our colleagues at the Riley Smith Group listed this quintessential 3 bedroom 2 bath cottage through EWM Realty Int’l for $730,000 at 3752 Kumquat Avenue … For more information or to see this cottage, please call us at 305 793-1365 or 305 632-0164or contact us here RestivoMiami@gmail.com
This new listing is literally two houses up the street from one of my all-time favorite bungalow/cottages … another cottage that was showcased in Beth Dunlop’s book, “The Tropical Cottage – At Home in Coconut Grove” … That other one, a 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage at 3720 Kumquat Avenue, was listed and sold by the Restivo Hechtman Team for $431,000.
Getting back to this ‘new’ quintessential Kumquat listing… It is adorable … nestled under a tree canopy on one of the Grove’s most characteristic streets, Kumquat Avenue … Architecturally this one has a Spanish influence (with a touch of Alsace France … with it’s thick, pale blue stucco exterior).
This Kumquat cottage offers ‘everything’ Grove … the lifestyle … friends and neighbors out and about … bicyclists and passers-by heading to the center of town for breakfast on the weekends/ newspapers in hand … strollers, dogs … It’s a toss up whether the front porch or the front yard wins as the best spot for morning coffee.
In the front yard of this newly listed Kumquat cottage, there is a tropical fish pond with night blooming water lilies … orchids, palms, and a step bridge over the pond. In the backyard there is a fire pit, shaded sitting area and umbrella canopy. Up the front steps there is a screened-in porch running the width of the house …. with welcoming breezes and original arches.
3752 Kumquat Avenue, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 … Listed by EWM Realty Int’l for $730,000.00
The interior is serene and utterly charming … The current owner tastefully restored it from top to bottom, adding intrigue (8 foot high doors and full spectrum paint) in keeping with the period in which the house was built … restoring the original wood floors, doorknobs and fireplace. There are 3 bedrooms (one of which is a den/office) … 2 baths …high ceilings … a screened front porch … living room with a wood burning fireplace … cheerful dining room … kitchen … hallway … florida room … There is a totally private backyard/patio entertainment area … It is bucolic, tropical paradise.
Call the Restivo Hechtman team at EWM Realty for more information, or to preview this quintessential Grove cottage … Vicki Restivo 305 793-1365 … Alexandra Hechtman 305 632-0164 RestivoMiami@gmail.com
