About Key West's Key West Golf Club

205 Golf Club Drive - Key West

The Sanctuary at the Key West Golf Course is that special section reserved for primarily grand homes with great golf course views amid lush tropical foliage. Large iron gates separate The Sanctuary from the rest of the development. Once you pass the entrance you will see small lakes to the left and links to the right. Then the great houses come into view. Large homes line Golf Club Drive as it loops around to return to the gated entrance. Homes on the inside of the loop are referred to as spa homes. Those homes are a bit smaller in size, sit on smaller lots and have a spa type pool. No matter the size of the house, you know you are in a very special place that is just so relaxed and inviting. The street and the houses are picture post card perfect. Even if you are not a golfer you will say to yourself "I could live here!".


The house at 205 Golf Club Drive is Bank Owned provides an affordable opportunity as it is priced to sell at $452,000. (This house was initially listed at $499,900 and it has been peridoically reduced to the new price.) The house has 1600 sq ft of living space divided between two floors. Downstairs you will find a large open living area with a bank of French doors at the rear that open out to the terrace and pool below. And beyond that is the golf course view that is just "killer". The kitchen is located up front. It opens onto the living area so the cook can be a part of whatever is going on in the living area . A "bump out" addition with a pyramid ceiling is at the left rear. That space would make a great study, den, or guest room. (There is a guest bath on the main level as well.)

Off street parking for two cars and a picture perfect front entrance

Bump out den or extra bedroom above

Beautifully landscaped rear yard with pool overlooking the golf course

Upstairs you will find two bedrooms each of which has a door to the front second level porch. They share a bath. The master bedroom is at the rear and it has an en-suite bath. The master bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling and a set of French doors that open onto its own large second floor rear porch with views of the pool below and the golf course beyond. I can imagine sitting out there in the early morning drinking coffee and watching the birds wake up as the sun rises and the sky turns from gray to orange and eventually to blue. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this property.

Both bedrooms share this second floor front porch

Master bedroom suite is at the rear

Enclosed rear porch overlooks the pool and golf course beyond

The Key West golf club community has two pools, a fitness center, and lush landscaping. While the houses here are relatively new (205 Golf Club Drive was built in 2000), the densely landscaped streets and Conch style homes give this community the appearance as being of an earlier era.

Everybody wants a bargain these days. Some people think they can get a bargain by buying a bank owned property where they can work and spend money to fix it up and make it livable. Some bargain. Some fun! This home needs a new refrigerator and a washer & dryer. This house has so much to offer and the price is competitive with two bedroom one bath condos at the Shipyard in Truman Annex which the same developer built. Those condos are about 1000 sq ft less in size. This property is a bargain in my opinion. It is close to Key West but it is far enough away to appreciate the distinction.


If you would like to see this Bank Owned home or any other property in Key West, please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or by email at kw1101v@aol.com. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida.

I wrote about 283 Golf Club Drive earlier this year shortly after I showed it twice to a potential buyer. He ended up buying a home in the Casa Marina area and loves his decision, but he was genuinely taken by the beautiful views of this particular golf course home.


I have been inside several of the grand homes located at The Sanctuary. It's amazing the different feeling you get when you walk in the front door of 283 Golf Club and view the fairway through the French doors. It is stunning. There's no mistaking that view for anything other than a golf course. The homes on the opposite side of the fairway with their distinctive architecture are par for this course.

The master suite is located on the second floor which has a glorious rear balcony that overlooks the golf course. I remember wondering to myself as I snapped the above picture what would it be like to wake up each morning to have such a beautiful view. I don't play golf so I don't dream of owning a place on a golf course, but if I did, this view and this house would get my attention.

283 Golf Club Drive is a 1600 sq ft home that was built in 1999. The home has three bedrooms plus a study (or fourth bedroom) located off the living room. The living spaces on the main floor are broad and welcoming. With the French doors open, the outside view instantly makes the inside seem even more expansive. There are double decker porches on front and rear plus a covered off street parking spot.


The listing Realtor describes 283 Golf Club Drive this way:

"Exciting opportunity to live in Exclusive Sanctuary @ KW Golf Club! Separate gated single-family residence enclave w/in gated community. Superb location near Sanctuary gates, no need to drive thru entire loop! Magnificent vista, overlooks 16th fairway/green, peaceful lake, hammock preserve w/egrets nesting @ sunset. Lush landscaping to enjoy from delightful double-decker screened verandas directly off liv. rm. & master suite upstairs. Upgrades abound, Italian tile throughout, Berber carpet on steps, Corian counter tops, Radiant range, natural wooden blinds, 2-car driveway, private covered carport, inground jacuzzi w/island tin roof & wooden latticed privacy walls. Meticulously maintained home w/only two separate loving snowbird owners!"

Or you could buy a place in Old Town near a bar...

CLICK HERE to view the Key West Association of Realtors mls datasheet on this property which is offered at $529,000. Better yet, please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 to schedule a private showing. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West. Let me help you find your home in Key West.

If you are looking for a large home on the Key West golf course for a modest price, you should definitely consider the newly listed Bank Owned property located in The Sanctuary at 215 Golf Club Drive. The listing agent describes this home like this:

"Dont miss out on this rare opportunity to own a beautiful single family home with a pool in one of Key West's most sought after locations, the Sanctuary, in the Key West Golf Club for under $480k. Bank Owned. Excellent Condition."

This house sold in May 2005 for $1,125,000, and it is now offered at just $464,900 or $291 per sq ft. The house has three bedrooms, two and one-half baths, a private pool, first and second floor front porches and rear deck or balconies, and a quiet location on the Key West golf course. The house is 1600 sq ft divided almost equally between the main floor and second floor. The main level has a bump out located just off the living room which could be used as a guest room, den, or office.

Guest room on the left and French doors straight ahead

Upstairs you will find two bedrooms each of which has a door to the front second level porch. They share a bath. The master bedroom is at the rear and has an en-suite bath. The master bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling and a set of French doors that open onto its own large second floor rear porch with views of the pool below and the golf course beyond. I can imagine sitting out there in the early morning drinking coffee and watching the birds wake up as the sun rises and the sky turns from gray to orange and eventually to blue.

The kitchen has upgraded cabinets, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. Each of the bathrooms has upgraded bath room fixtures. The grounds are nicely landscaped and have designer exterior light fixtures and a sprinkler system. Compare the price, size, amenities on this home to other similarly priced properties in Key West. You will likely agree with me that this home is a real bargain. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls data sheet on this property.

You can also CLICK HERE to view a slide show presentation of photos I took of this property. Then please call me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642, to show you this property. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West.

205 Golf Club Drive - Key West

The developer named that special section of the Key West golf course The Sanctuary for good reason: it is an enclave of primarily large homes with great views of the lush tropical golf course. Large iron gates separate The Sanctuary from the rest of the development. Once you pass the entrance you have views of the lakes to the left and links to the right. Then the big houses come into view. Large homes line Golf Club Drive as it loops around to return to the gated entrance. Homes on the inside are referred to as spa homes. Those homes are a bit smaller and have a spa type pool and are located on much smaller lots. No matter the size of the house, you know you are in a very special place that is just so relaxed and inviting. The street and the houses are picture post card perfect. And you think to yourself "I could live here!".


The house at 205 Golf Club Drive is Bank Owned provides an affordable opportunity as it is priced to sell at $475,500. The house has 1600 sq ft of living space divided between two floors. Downstairs you will find a large open living area with a bank of French doors at the rear that open out to the terrace and pool below. And beyond that is the golf course view that is just "killer". The kitchen is located up front and it opens onto the living area so the cook can be a part of whatever is going on in the living area . A "bump out" addition with a pyramid ceiling is at the left rear. That space would make a great study, den, or guest room. (There is a guest bath on the main level as well.)

Off street parking for two cars and a picture perfect front entrance

Beautifully landscaped rear yard with pool overlooking the golf course

Upstairs you will find two bedrooms each of which has a door to the front second level porch. They share a bath. The master bedroom is at the rear and has an en-suite bath. The master bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling and a set of French doors that open onto its own large second floor rear porch with views of the pool below and the golf course beyond. I can imagine sitting out there in the early morning drinking coffee and watching the birds wake up as the sun rises and the sky turns from gray to orange and eventually to blue. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet on this property.

Both bedrooms share this second floor front porch

Master bedroom suite is at the rear

Enclosed rear porch overlooks the pool and golf course beyond

The Key West golf club community has two pools, a fitness center, and lush landscaping. While the houses here are relatively new (205 Golf Club Drive was built in 2000), the densely landscaped streets and Conch style homes give this community the appearance as being of an earlier era. As I waited for some buyers the other day, a young family with two kids and a big puppy walked by. They said hello and I thought to myself, this really is a nice place. It is close to Key West but it is far enough away to appreciate the distinction.

If you would like to see this Bank Owned home or any other property in Key West, please contact me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642 or by email at kw1101v@aol.com. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc. in Key West, Florida.

42 Kingfisher Lane - Key West

Aerial perspective of 42 Kingfisher Lane at the Key West Golf Club

I think the Bank Owned unit at 42 King Fisher Lane in the Key West Golf Club Community has got to be the best bargain out there at this time. I have enthusiastically showed this unit a few times. It has a good layout; it is in good condition; it has a very nice view overlooking the golf course; and it is priced to sell. The asking price is only $189,000. CLICK HERE to view the Key West mls datasheet and listing photos.

Park like setting on the Kingfisher Lane cul de sac

Kitchen, living area, laundry and beautiful rear deck are located on main level

Tile floors downstairs lead to the rear deck that overlooks the golf course

Awesome view of the golf course. The yard has a sprinkler system and lights. Exterior shutters.

I did a quick comparison between this 780 sq ft unit which is priced at $243 per sq ft to the three other same sized units active listed units that are offered at $422 per sq ft, $449 per sq ft, and $301 per sq ft (this unit is a short sale). The average asking price per sq ft is $371. Value buyers ought to look at all four same to determine the best value as it relates to their specific needs. But I think most buyers will agree that on a per sq ft basis, 42 Kingfisher Lane is the winner on a cost basis. I did a quick check to see if there were any other similarly sized townhomes available elsewhere in Key West so that I could compare to 42 Kingfisher Lane. There is only one lower priced townhome that is located at Key Cove CLICK HERE. That is deed restricted and requires mandatory residence in Monroe County for at least one year prior to purchase and sales restriction when that unit is sold. The 42 Kingfisher Lane is not impaired by those buying or selling restrictions.

Two pools and a fitness center are added amenities

CLICK HERE to view a slide show of photos I took of this property. 42 Kingfisher Lane needs a fresh paint job, and the stairway and bedroom carpet needs replaced. Other than that, the place looks pretty much ready to move into. You could relocate the laundry to the second floor and add a half bath downstairs for about $2500 or so. Get a plumber and contractor to verify the costs.

If you are looking for an affordable starter home in Key West, you might just want to take a look at this property with me, Gary Thomas, 305-766-2642. I am a buyer's agent and a full time Realtor at Preferred Properties Coastal Realty, Inc.