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S I LV E R S A N D S Artist’s own gorgeous Nantucket-style Oceanfront residence. 4BR/4.5BA with 4000 square feet. 112 ft of oceanfront. 0DVWHU VXLWH RQ VW à RRU Jim Haigney 772.696.4444 MLS# 168304 $3,200,000

C A R LTO N Extraordinary 4BR/4.5BA oceanfront condominium with glorious views & two car air conditioned gar. Over 4300 SF plus wraparound balcony.

Lucy Hendricks | Jane Schwiering 772.559.8812 MLS# 166136 $2,200,000

SEA COLONY Newer 4BR/4BA exquisite home! Screened & heated pool, granite, FXVWRP WULP GHWDLO ÀUHSODFH 2FHDQIURQW FOXEKRXVH GHHGHG EHDFK DFFHVV Chip Landers 772.473.7888 MLS# 165360 $850,000

SHORELANDS Extraordinary 4BR/3BA + two half baths plus spacious guest villa with 2BR/2BA, family room, kitchenette. 1.4 acres with 270’ of water frontage.

Cheryl Burge 772.5380063 MLS# 163726 $2,795,000

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CAMINO DEL RIO New Coastal Craftsman Masterpiece. 4,189 SF living 4BR/Den, 4BA, Heated Salt water pool/spa, Marble & Hand Scraped Wood Floors, Smart House.

Chip Landers 772.473.7888 MLS# 170050 $850,000

B E R M U DA B AY Elegant, Chic renovation, 4BR, 3.5BA pool home with beach access.

Oversized, corner lot. Central location. Close to everything.

Cheryl Burge 772.538.0063 $1,200,000

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C E N T R A L B E AC H R I V E R F RO N T Award-winning architectural jewel box with Intracoastal access. Over 3100 sq. ft., 3BR/3BA in main house + detached workshop. Dock.

Lucy Hendricks | Jane Schwiering 772.559.8812 MLS# 165311 $2,250,000

C E N T R A L B E AC H R I V E R F RO N T Riverfront ‘mid century modern’ spacious 3BR/2.5BA/2 car garage pool home on Estate sized deep water lot. Unique Opportunity.

Gretchen Hanson 772.713.6450 MLS# 169582 $875,000

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ABOUT VERO BEACH........................................14 Vero Beach History................................................................16 The Realtors Association of Indian River County……………...21 The Great Outdoors...............................................................22

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THE STATE OF REAL ESTATE…………………………………………………………...38 EXPLORE THE NEIGHBORHOODS………………………….……......40 Private Residential Club Communities.................................42 In-Town Residential Neighborhoods....................................46 Estates, Farms and Ranches to the West..............................50

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o skyscapers, no six-lane interstates, no traffic congestion – instead, a hidden treasure of a city with easy access to the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, with spectacular golf courses and tennis courts, with lovely communities and friendly people. That unique city is Vero Beach and this summer edition of the

Real Estate Registry published by Vero Beach Magazine provides an overview of the best homes currently offered in Vero Beach.

Not only do we show you great places to live, we tell you about our city and its fascinating history and describe the variety of eclectic and elegant neighborhoods found here. Not only that, we give you a lot of great ideas for how to make the most of “living outdoors” in a place where you can actually spread out and relax.

Twenty years ago, my family and I moved to Vero Beach from Connecticut. Within a year, I had launched Vero Beach Magazine, the first magazine to be published in the city, and I have never looked back. So on behalf of the entire Vero Beach Magazine dream team, I hope that you will visit Vero Beach, historically referred to as “The Gateway To The Tropics.” Like us, you may

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About Vero Beach Weather forecast: Sunny, with a high of 78, low of 65; winds out of the southeast, 8 to 10 mph; seas 1 to 3 feet.

Chance of snow: zero.

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erfect weather aside, it’s impossible not to fall in love with Vero Beach, where every day dawns with a sunrise promise of new opportunities. Just one visit to

the cultural center of Indian River County, and you’re hooked. Some say it’s because of the small town charm and natural beauty, while others will tell you it’s the people. Still others will make note of the unpretentious sophistication.

Whatever the reason, Vero Beach, known as “The Jewel of the Treasure Coast” and "The Gateway to the Tropics,” is a place where spirits are lifted by seascented breezes and the fragrance of jasmine; and friends are easily made. Those who have chosen to live here cherish what they have. When two 13-story oceanfront condominium buildings were constructed in 1973, residents overwhelmingly voted to limit future building height to three stories.

Everyone in his or her way has made it possible to preserve an enviable quality of life that continues to attract newcomers – artists, authors, doctors, educators, entertainers and retirees, people from all walks of life with talents, ideas and skills to share.

Vero Beach, once called “Florida’s Best Kept Secret,” has been discovered.

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A lifeguard patrols the beach at a local park.

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Indian River grapefruit and oranges are known worldwide.

This carving of a woolly mammoth on bone was found at the Old Vero Man archaeological site. It dates to 14,000 B.C.

Vero Beach History

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ndian River County and Vero Beach have a long and largely uncharted history. During the 1600s, the area was home to the Ais tribe of Native American Indians.

Stepping far deeper into the past, ongoing research has

uncovered the skeletal remains of at least five individuals who lived along with Ice Age mammals in Vero Beach. If that news didn’t shake things up enough, the recent discovery of a drawing of a prehistoric mammoth carved on a piece of bone, estimated

Railroad began making stops at Vero’s train station, effectively

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.

increasing the influx of newcomers. Growth was inevitable, and

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to be between 13,000- and 20,000-years-old, definitely did.

In the early 1800s, settlers discovered that the local soil had just the right blend of sand and minerals and the perfect climate to grow unparalleled grapefruit. Indian River grapefruit and oranges rapidly became the world-class standard.

Fast-forward to 1893 when Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast

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Ancient oaks blend with local flora to create a tropical paradise.

those who envisioned the future began snapping up large tracts

name of Bud Holman, who was instrumental in making the rumor

of land. By 1914, the town of Vero was beginning to take shape as

become a reality in 1930. Two years later, Eastern Airlines began

roads, residential areas, parks and a business hub were carefully

making refueling stops, and not long afterwards the air carrier

laid out.

added passenger and mail service. Vero Beach had become more

Residents cheered when The Strand, the first movie theater, opened in 1917. A year later Vero had its first power plant, and

than just a tiny dot on the map.

Americans' love affair with the automobile led to an increase

two years later weekly copies of the Vero Press started rolling

in the number of highways connecting cities and states. It didn’t

off the presses. The slogan, “Vero - Where The Tropics Begin,“

take long before Route 60, which linked the Atlantic Ocean with

became an instant marketing mantra.

the Gulf of Mexico, became popular. Bridges connecting the

In 1924, the Florida Theater was established with 600 seats

mainland with the barrier island spurred the development of

and an organ that played music while silent films featuring the

beachside businesses and hotels to accommodate the growing

likes of Charlie Chaplin and the Keystone Cops flickered on the

number of tourists.

screen. The new theatre became the place to see and be seen.

Yet it wasn’t until 1925 that members of the Florida Senate

Citrus and cattleman Waldo Sexton built the Driftwood Inn, a rambling two-story oceanfront structure made of wood,

passed a bill creating Indian River County and adding the word

architectural salvage and flotsam-jetsam he had found on the

“Beach” to Vero, making it the county seat. In 1927, John J.

beach. The eccentric entrepreneur imprinted his signature style

Schumann took over the Vero Press and renamed it the Vero Beach

on The Ocean Grill, a landmark where it’s said a ghost roams

Press-Journal. When rumors began circulating that Vero Beach

the kitchen after the chefs have called it a night.

was about to have an airport, newspaper headlines included the

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During World War II, the U.S. Navy commissioned a pilot-

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training station at the airport, and 1,400 service men and 250

new spring training complex, was officially dedicated. Four years

planes moved in. After the war ended, the Navy closed the station,

later the sports venue was renamed Holman Stadium in honor of

yet many of the pilots who had found sweethearts and made

Bud Holman, who was instrumental in bringing the team to the

lifelong friends here returned, put down roots and contributed

city. Baseball fans from near and far came to cheer “the home

to the local economy. The airport is now home to Piper Aircraft,

team” on. There wasn’t a hotel room to be found, restaurants

Flight Safety, charter services and commercial services.

added extra tables and chairs, and shop owners were busy

The economy experienced a big boost in 1948 when the Brooklyn Dodgers came to town. Dressed in their red, white and blue uniforms, players smiled as Dodgertown, the baseball team’s

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ringing up sales. Today Dodgertown is a busy center for sporting competitions and training retreats.

The more people visited Vero Beach, the more they wanted to

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The Vero Beach Museum of Art is a premier regional art center.

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wo years older than Indian River County, the Realtors Association of Indian River County was organized

by Waldo Sexton who served as the

first president, Dr. J.L. Hutchinson, A.W. Young, E.J. Wood and A.M. Hill in October 1923 when the population of Indian River County was 4,700.

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Association have grown over the years but the purpose of the Association's existence has remained the same: ) To promote and maintain high standards of conduct in the real estate profession. ) To provide a unified medium for real estate owners and those engaged in the real estate profession whereby their interests may be safeguarded and advanced. ) To further the interest in home and other real property ownership. ) To serve its members by providing and promoting services to enhance members' freedom and ability to conduct their individual businesses successfully with integrity and competency.

For more information and a listing of registered Realtors in Indian River County, contact: live here. Demand for housing on the barrier island and mainland

The Realtors Association

increased. New residents, many of them affluent patrons of the

of Indian River County

arts, devoted their energies and financial resources to creating

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a vibrant cultural community. The extent of their generosity can

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be seen on the walls, halls and stages of theatres, museums and

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concert halls that bear their names.

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As a result of their efforts, we are blessed with professional and community theatre, an outstanding museum of art and a variety of orchestra, opera and ballet performances. )

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The Great Outdoors

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iscovering Vero Beach with its sandy beaches stretching for miles along the Atlantic Ocean and beauty of the Indian River Lagoon is like finding the proverbial

pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

No matter when you move here, even in mid-January when admittedly it can get a bit chilly every now and then, unpacking can wait. Throw on a light-weight jacket or a sweater and head for the beach or one of our parks and recreations areas. Check out the map on page 34 for all places you can go.

Folks who arrive pale and stressed leave tan and relaxed, a baggie full of shells and sea glass in their carry-ons. Help your children and grandchildren collect “lucky” sea beans, that mysterious seed that has traveled thousands of miles over ocean currents before washing up on our beaches.

ENJOYING THE WATER Water, water everywhere. Vero Beach is lucky enough to be surrounded by water: the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon come to mind immediately. And there's Blue Cypress Lake, the biggest lake in Indian River County, not to mention all the private and public pools. So if water sports are your cup of tea, you've come to the right place.

Swimming. If you love to swim, Vero Beach is the place to be. Not only is the ocean a favorite “swimming hole,” but we also have great pools at the North County Aquatic Center, Gifford Aquatic Center and Leisure Square. Modest fees apply. The beaches and lagoon

The majority of days in Vero Beach are filled with sunshine, perfect for spending hours on the beach or in the water.

don’t charge a dime.

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Sebastian Inlet is one of the premier surfing spots on the East Coast.

Surfing. While surfing may not be your thing, it is for many residents and visitors.

When “the surf’s up,” it"s time to ride the waves. Those in the know head for the Sebastian Inlet next to the north jetty where a significant surf break creates waves that delight surfers of all ages. Over the years local and national surfing competitions have been held at the inlet.

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Thirteen years ago Surfing magazine named Sebastian one of the “15 Waves that Fuel Surfing’s Future.” Don’t forget Monster Hole located about one-third of a mile off the beach on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. The contour of the ocean floor rises up; and when the surf is big, the waves form long lines, giving a long ride. Locals also frequent Wabasso Beach and Spanish House. Take lessons or rent a board and head out on your own or with your family.

Paddleboarding. And let’s not forget the hottest new water sport – paddleboarding.

Unlike surfing, you can paddleboard on oceans, lakes, rivers and lagoons. Vero Beach offers all of these exciting venues.

Take a lesson or rent a board from the same folks who provide surf boards and surf lessons. Sign up for a paddleboard eco-tour or just get out on the water to have fun and get a great workout at the same time. It’s a great sport for the whole family. No prior experience is necessary. It's an activity for everyone.

Kayaking and Canoeing. If taking to the water in a kayak or canoe is more your style, there are plenty of available launch sites – McWilliams Park, Round Island and Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area to name just a few. If you don’t own a kayak or canoe, not to worry as rental options abound.

There’s nothing more fun than taking a kayak out on the lagoon and getting some

A canoe ride brings you close to nature.

great exercise at the same time.

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Sebastian Inlet, one of the premier fishing spots on the East Coast, is the gateway to the Atlantic Ocean.

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Diving. Vero Beach is a prime place to

during their beach walks, but there are

in permanently. And don’t forget the other

snorkel and scuba dive. While we do not

those who do. Optimistic treasure seekers

marinas around town: Loggerhead,

have the typical coral reefs that are found

continue to search sea and shore for

Sebastian Inlet, Fins and Capt’n Butcher’s.

in the tropics, we do have reefs made of

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limestone and coquina rock. Seaweed and

Spanish ships that went down during the

A number of outstanding fishing guides

soft corals live on these rocks and provide

1715 hurricane. In 1994 an off-and-on

offer river and off-shore charters. Boat

habitats for a diverse range of sea life.

treasure hunter, diving in eight feet of

tours of all shapes and sizes are just

water near the Sebastian Inlet, discovered

waiting for your call.

In addition, we have four artificial reefs

If you don’t have your own boat, fear not.

along the beaches of Indian River County,

$1 million worth of jewels and gold coins

about 200 to 300 feet offshore. The first

from one of those sunken ships. Kind of

captains who know where the tarpon,

is located along the south beach of Vero

gives you hope, doesn’t it?

snapper and grouper are biting on any

Beach at a depth of 38 feet. The remaining Boating. If you’re a boating enthusiast,

River County Government and are located

Vero Beach is the place to drop anchor.

Park is known as a premier saltwater

at depths of 66, 71 and 73 feet along the

The Vero Beach Municipal Marina at

fishing location, prompting serious, and

beach. Not only do we have reefs, we also

Marker 139 on the Intracoastal Waterway

not so serious, anglers to head for the

have the wreck of the Breconshire within

has long been a popular winter address for

jetties and closeby shore areas.

easy swimming distance of the beach.

northern boaters who live aboard. Many

to find a doubloon, a ring or pieces of eight

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By the way, the Sebastian Inlet State

If fishing is not your cup of tea, try an

like the Vero Beach lifestyle so much that

airboat tour at Blue Cypress Lake or on

they end up buying a house and settling

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Enjoy the shade and a cold beverage at Jaycee Park.

Playgrounds at Humiston Park entice young and old alike.

ENJOYING THE LAND If you'd rather explore the fascinating Florida landscape, go no further. The founding fathers and local conservation groups have set aside land to enjoy a swing or a slide in a local park or take a stroll through a wilderness area that takes you back to a time when Florida was mostly impenetrable jungle.

Parks. Since Day 1, Vero Beach pioneers and planners have made it a point to set aside land for parks and recreational areas. Check out the map on page 34. Some – Pocahontas Park, Jaycee Park, Humiston Park – have playgrounds while others have shaded picnic pavilions – Round Island Park, South Beach Park, Jaycee Park.

As well as offering facilities for simple relaxation, many of these areas provide a wide range of outdoor activities that include everything from boating, camping, fishing and horseback riding to kayaking, tennis and walking trails.

Some parks also offer picnic tables and children’s playgrounds. See www.covb.org for City of Vero Beach Parks, www.ircgov.com for Indian River County Parks and www. floridastateparks.org for the state’s parks. You won’t be disappointed.

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Speaking of Jaycee Park, did you know that a House of Refuge, built in 1876 to give aid to stranded sailors, used to be there? Seems the original building, which burned down in 1917 and was rebuilt ten years later by the Coast Guard, was used as a lookout post for German submarines during World War II. No longer standing, its story is worth telling.

Rather wander through semi-wilderness?

Strike out on your own? Vero Beach and Indian River County have just the places

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The Environmental Learning Center.

The Environmental Learning Center is a local favorite. The 64-acre campus on Live Oak Drive off the Wabasso Causeway has easy hiking trails that wind through palm hammocks, salt marshes and mangrove forests. Shady pavilions offer the perfect excuse to sit and stay awhile.

Captain Forster Hammock Preserve offers a glimpse into “natural” Florida.

The Indian River Land Trust. The Indian River Land Trust promotes the preservation, conservation and

If you decide to brave it, you’ll wander

birds and wildlife while the Scrubby Pine

improvement of natural resources and

through forests of longleaf pine, grassland

Flatwoods trail is at a higher elevation

special places in Indian River County for

prairies, scrub cypress domes and swamps.

and contains many bromeliads, large

the benefit of the general public and future

Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to spot a rare

sand pines, saw palmettos and native

generations; and they have wonderful trails

Florida scrub jay, an Eastern indigo snake,

wildflowers.

to explore. One of the favorites is the Toni

bald eagle or gopher tortoise. The elusive

Robinson Waterfront Trail on the west

bobcat also makes the preserve its home.

side of the Indian River Lagoon off 79th

The “Awesome Pine” is located in this area and has been documented as

Street and U.S. Hwy. 1. There, instead of

Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area.

the largest slash pine in the world! The

what could have been the site of multiple

When you discover the Oslo Riverfront

Coastal Wetlands trail leads to a wildlife

riverfront residences, a scrub habitat,

Conservation Area “ORCA,” you will be

observation tower over a pond and a canoe

oak forest and mangroves have been

surprised because you are less than a mile

dock that connects to the Indian River

preserved. The Land Trust also has hiking

from a shopping center and smack in the

Lagoon. Just to the south of the main ORCA

trails at Bee Gum Point, Spoonbill Marsh

middle of the wilderness. ORCA has trails

is the South Oslo Riverfront Conservation

and the Lagoon Greenway.

and boardwalks that meander through 298

Area or “SORCA,” a scrubby flatwoods

acres of mature coastal hammock, scrubby

community with native songbirds,

St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park.

flatwoods and wetlands. Some of the live

woodpeckers, squirrels and other wildlife.

If you really want to rough it and take an

oaks that dominate the hammock are

extended hike, visit the St. Sebastian River

hundreds of years old. Native plants include

public hiking include the Jungle Trail, now

Preserve State Park. You can hike until

wild coffee, myrsine, marlberry, firebush,

on the National Register of Historic Places,

you drop – over 60 miles of trails in 22,000

native wildflowers, saw palmetto, cabbage

and the Pelican Island National Wildlife

acres of wilderness. These trails are also

palms and a wide array of other species.

Refuge where you can come eye-to-beak

open to mountain bikes and equestrians.

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The Hammock Loop trail is full of

Other conservation areas open for

with hundreds of birds.

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Vero Beach and Sebastian are full of public parks and beaches, many with lifeguards and extended facilities.

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Getting Here

By Car. Vero Beach is just off the I-95 path, the most direct way from North and South

Private aircraft at the Vero Beach Municipal Airport await their owners.

Florida to Indian River County. Take exit 147 (State Road 60) heading east. Before long you’ll find yourself in the heart of Vero Beach. If anyone tells you to take U.S. Hwy. 1, which runs north and south through

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Options abound at Orlando

Beachline closer to the airport.

Then there’s Palm Beach International

town, ignore them. Too many stoplights, too

International Airport (MCO), the hub of

much traffic, too much of a hassle. You’ll be

many domestic and international airlines.

Airport (PBI), 80 miles south of Vero Beach

tearing your hair out by the time you reach

The airport is 109 miles northwest of

off the I-95 Belvedere Road exit. Getting

the "Welcome to Vero Beach" sign.

Vero Beach, on Semoran Drive off the

to PBI is a piece of cake. Long and short-

Beachline Expressway (County Road

term parking is available; ditto rental

By Air. Hop on a commercial flight to

528). The airport is 8 miles east of the

cars, shuttle buses, taxis and ground

Melbourne International Airport (MLB).

city “Mickey” made famous. Long- and

transportation.

Only 39 miles north of Vero Beach, parking

short-term parking are available, as well

If private and jet charter services

is accessible and affordable, security staff

as off-site parking locations with shuttle

are what you’re looking for, Vero Beach

professional and helpful, and tasty short-

service. MCO is busy around the clock, so

Municipal Airport (VRB) on Airport

order fare is served up with a smile. The

be prepared. Shortcut tip: if you’re driving

Drive is the place to go. A bonus: Elite

drawback: a limited number of carriers offer

north on I-95, consider taking State

Airways has non-stop flights to several

few flight and schedule options.

Road 520 West, which links up with the

destinations in the Northeast. )

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The State Of Real Estate

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ndian River County is comprised primarily of three small cities – Vero Beach, Fellsmere and Sebastian – plus several incorporated townships and unincorporated land. The cost and type of

property ranges dramatically, depending on its location in the county, making overall demographics and market statistics complicated and often misleading.

As in most communities, the most expensive

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residential property tends to be located near or on the water, and the less expensive rural property is located away from the coast. For the sake of accuracy, the data presented here represents the barrier island of Indian River County, where the majority – but not all – of the luxury homes are located.

Overall, home sales prices have increased since last year, although sales are slower than anticipated.

A trend toward younger buyers continues with the early retirement of some of the Baby Boomer generation. This trend adds to the general popularity of the area among retirees and multi-generational buyers.

Since the area’s luxury home market began in the early 1970s with the opening of the John’s Island Club and The Moorings Club, many of the homes – and all of the clubs – have been entirely rebuilt, but there are still excellent opportunities for new construction and renovation due to the availability of prime property on or near the Atlantic Ocean beaches, Indian River Lagoon and golf courses.

The area is beginning to see an emerging trend in alternative-energy technology use in homes, as well as

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trends favoring modern architecture and design.

Home Sales Data March 2, 2016 to June 1, 2016* Median Sales Price

$1,162,500

Price Per Square Foot

$292

Median Rent Per Month

$4,525

*Source: Trulia.com

For more detailed information, please contact a local Realtor or the Realtors Association of Indian River County Inc. )

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Explore The Neighborhoods If you’re house hunting, you will be surprised and delighted to find so many residential neighborhoods within the larger Vero Beach community, all with a distinct “flavor” of their own.

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Noted for its New Urbanism architecture, Windsor offers a number of amenities, including an outstanding equestrian center.

COURTESY OF WINDSOR

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No matter if it’s evening views or bright sunlit views as seen on the next page, the John’s Island Club pool offers an inviting place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Private Residential Club Communities Tennis is alive and well at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club

The member-owned Moorings Yacht & Country Club on south A1A purchased Hawk’s Nest Golf Club last fall, adding a second

where top-level amateur tennis players compete during United

18-hole course and clubhouse to the list of member-friendly features

States Tennis Association-sanctioned tournaments and charity

that includes Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, health spa

fundraising exhibitions. Two championship golf courses attract

and pool in addition to a country club on the Indian River Lagoon

residents who take to the fairways year-round, and boaters find a

offering fine dining along with exquisite river views.

safe haven at Grand Harbor’s deep-water marina.

John’s Island, a river-to-ocean community in Indian River

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, an ocean-to-river community on North A1A, is described as “an intimate, private club”

Shores, features three championship golf courses where the

with an Arnold Palmer-designed, 18-hole championship golf course

United States Golf Association held its 35th annual Mid-Amateur

sure to challenge even the lowest handicap player. Other amenities

Tournament in October 2015. Yet there’s more to “JI” than golf,

include a tennis center featuring Har-Tru courts, a fitness center, a

including Har-Tru tennis courts, air-conditioned squash courts,

beach club with terrace bar, a lounge, a dining room and a popular

and beachfront and golf clubhouses offering fine dining and social

oceanfront pool.

events that attract young and old alike.

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The Sea Oaks Beach and Tennis Club is also an ocean-to-

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The Moorings is one of the few locations in Vero Beach with river-to-ocean amenities and deep-water docking facilities.

The clubhouse, situated directly on the Indian River Lagoon, offers fine and casual dining.

river community with a full-service oceanfront Beach Club with pool and indoor-outdoor casual and fine dining overlooking the

picturesque, active community.

For the horse enthusiast, Windsor, with its first-rate equestrian

Atlantic. Sixteen Har-Tru tennis courts grace the property and

center and riding trails, is likely to be the community of choice.

clinics and personal instruction are available for all levels of play.

The New Urbanism architecture also appeals, as well as an 18-

Work out and stay fit in the state-of-art-fitness center, stroll along

hole championship, links-style golf course and clubhouse, fitness

the scenic Jungle Trail, take in the sunset or fish at the private

center, and The Gallery at Windsor, an independent art space

marina on the Indian River. Enjoy fabulous island living in this

within the upscale residential community.

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In-Town Residential Neighborhoods The laid-back charm of Central Beach is what draws

of Art and Riverside Theatre, is but a short skip and hop away.

Riomar has been called the “crown jewel” of Vero Beach’s

homeowners to the barrier island neighborhood, bordered by Iris

barrier island due in part to the neighborhood’s historical

Lane on the south and Live Oak Road on the north. Ocean Drive

significance. Golf enthusiast Winchester Finch discovered the

restaurants, boutiques, hotels and businesses are within walking

barrier island location in 1919, invited his Cleveland cohorts and

distance. Riverside Park, with its tennis courts, a walking and

coined the name, which means “river to sea.” The Riomar Country

jogging trail, boat ramp, Memorial Island, the Vero Beach Museum

Club, chartered six years later, became the social hub of a growing

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Castaway Cove is noted for its wide beaches and tranquil sunrises.

seasonal community. The first houses were built on sandy shellpacked roads close to the clubhouse. While a handful still stand,

Oceanridge. Most are gated and deed-restricted.

The Vero Beach Country Club, McAnsh Park and Royal

over the years structural renovations and paved roads have

Park area neighborhoods on Vero Beach’s mainland are close

left their mark on the neighborhood. Even so, the community’s

to churches, the public library, county administration buildings,

intrinsic character remains; tradition is Riomar’s niche.

the courthouse and, best of all, a revitalized downtown arts and

South Beach ocean and riverside residential communities on

business district. Royal Park and McAnsh Park date back to the

A1A south of the Alma Lee Loy Bridge and north of Round Island

early 1920s, and many of the original homes representative of

bear seafaring names like Castaway Cove, Sandpointe and

the architecture style of the era remain.

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Estates, Farms, and Ranches to the West If it’s wide open spaces you’re looking for, Vero Beach has that, too. Just west of the city, two new subdivisions are just getting their start: The Farms and Hidden Hammock, both with five acre lots for sale. If that doesn’t suit your fancy, you can find much more extensive acreage where you can build the house of your dreams and have space for children and horses to roam as well as all the privacy you could ever want. Plus, you

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2321 Club Drive

4 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Riomar ) $2,295,000 Charlotte Terry Real Estate Group Of Alex MacWilliam, Inc. Charlotte Terry ) 772-538-2388 Barbara Parent ) 772-633-3027 This stunning two-story, four-bedroom, four-andone-half-bath remodeled Riomar home on the corner of Painted Bunting and Club Drive features a gracious light-filled living room with a wet bar, high ceilings and a Florida stone fireplace. The interior overlooks lush gardens with huge oak trees and a pool. The spacious home has a formal dining room, gorgeous large kitchen with cabinets galore, butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry and a cozy den with beautiful built-in shelves.

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1612 West Camino Del Rio 5 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Indian Bay ) $1,325,000 Alex MacWilliam Real Estate, Inc. Stuart Kennedy ) 772-559-4037

This historic, Georgian-style home is located on a secluded canopied street in a desirable, fashionable and quiet part of the barrier island. With over 6,500 square feet on two floors and a solar-heated pool, the fivebedroom, four-and-one-half-bath home is perfect for family and entertaining. The superb location is close to beaches, schools, parks and shopping. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s noted Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art are only minutes way.

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1403 Old Winter Beach Road 5 Bedrooms ) 5 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath River Club at Carlton ) $3,895,000 Alex MacWilliam Real Estate, Inc. Jim Knapp ) 772-913-0395

This riverfront Georgian-style, five-bedroom, five-andone-half-bath estate home is located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. With over 6,700 square feet of living space, the home has two master suites, a chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with a bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s island and an adjacent breakfast nook. Additional features include a bar, family room, formal living and dining rooms, and an office library.

The home has marble and wood flooring throughout.

Outdoor views abound from all the main indoor and outdoor spaces. All River Club amenities are included.

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319 Live Oak Road

3 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths Central Beach Riverfront ) $2,250,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty Lucy Hendricks ) 772-559-8812 Jane Schwiering ) 772-473-6048 This award-winning 2012 architectural jewel box has Intracoastal Waterway access in Central Beach. The 3,100-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath house features outstanding materials and craftsmanship, as well as a detached workshop situated on an almost one-half acre lot with beautiful live oaks, views galore and a dock.

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1838 Sandpointe Lane East 3 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Sandpointe East ) $1,495,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty Lucy Hendricks ) 772-559-8812 Jane Schwiering ) 772-473-6048

Enjoy seaside splendor! Recently renovated and expanded to approximately 3,600 square feet, this one-of-a-kind, three-bedroom, four-and-one-halfbath, Nantucket-style beach retreat also boasts a one-bedroom, one-bath poolside guest house. The interior features bright whites and accents of nautical blues and greens.

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1506 West Camino Del Rio 4 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths Indian Bay ) $2,295,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty Chip Landers ) 772-473-7888

This 4,189-square-foot, new Coastal Craftsman-style masterpiece is located across the street from the Indian River Lagoon. The four-bedroom, four-bath home has marble and hand-scraped wood floors, state-of-the-art appliances and Shaker-style cabinetry. Featured are a heated salt-water pool and spa, a three-car garage and smart-house technology.

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8379 Calamandren Way

3 Bedrooms F 3 Full Baths Baytree F $1,150,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty Debbie Bell F 772-473-7255 This oceanfront, two-story beach villa with a two-car garage feels like a private home with gorgeous ocean views. The three-bedroom, three-bath villa features an open floor plan to maximize views. The kitchen boasts a granite-island kitchen, double ovens and wood cabinets while the courtyard patio offers a built-in bar with a barbeque, lovely plantings and an ample seating area. The upstairs and downstairs balconies capture ocean breezes.

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250 Llwyds Lane

5 Bedrooms F 6 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island F $4,500,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Matilde Sorensen F 772-532-0010 This exceptional golf-course home, located in Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island, has over 6,000 square feet of beautiful indoor and outdoor living space. The exterior of this home has an abundance of old oaks and artfully designed landscaping, climbing bougainvillea trellises and feathery fox tail palms surrounding the outdoor living area and pool. The lanai, overlooking the 1st and 18th fairways, has a custom, pitched-wood ceiling and is complete with a summer kitchen.

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524 White Pelican Circle 6 Bedrooms F 7 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Orchid Island F $4,500,000 Dale Sorensen Real Estate Matilde Sorensen F 772-532-0010

This custom home is gracefully sited on an expansive double lot overlooking the 4th green on Orchid Island Golf Course. This generous estate has the finest construction and architectural details with over 9,500 square feet, six en suite bedrooms, an office, media room, two guest powder rooms and a master suite with a sitting room and two dressing rooms and bathrooms.

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1496 Smuggler’s Cove

4 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Smuggler’s Cove ) $877,500 GHO HOMES Patti Croswell ) 561-568-4848 This luxury home is designed to feature a great room leading to the oversized, covered lanai and private pool, gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry and breakfast nook. The four-bedroom, three-andone-half-bath home includes a master suite with two walk-in closets and entrance to the lanai. The kitchen will have state-of-the-art appliances, granite countertops and designer flooring. Personalized selections and modifications may be possible.

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720 Pirate Cove Lane 3 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths Pirate Cove ) $782,000 GHO HOMES Patti Croswell ) 561-568-4848

Live on the barrier island close to the beach in this beautiful house currently under construction and scheduled to be complete, ready to move in this summer.

This gracious three-bedroom, three-bath home has upgraded cabinets, granite countertops, state-of-the-art stainless appliances and designer flooring. The house features rounded, interior-wall corners and an oversized two-car garage with a workshop. Enjoy the outdoors with covered patios, porches and a private pool.

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640 Ocean Road

5 Bedrooms ) 6 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath John’s Island ) $8,500,000 John’s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900 This spectacular, 9,761-square-foot, private five-bedroom, six-and-one-half-bath oceanfront retreat is sited on one of the highest lots in John’s Island, commanding endless ocean and sunset views. A lushly landscaped courtyard pool leads into a double-height living room with a fireplace. The home features three levels of indooroutdoor living, Venetian plaster walls, limestone floors, custom finishes, a cabana, an elevator, bunk room and private beach access.

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670 Ocean Road

4 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island ) $5,850,000 Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900 This architecturally distinguished four-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bath retreat offers 130 feet of ocean frontage and breathtaking ocean views.

Custom finishes and reclaimed wood appointments grace the 7,364-square-foot home with a marble surround courtyard pool. The impressive foyer with gold-leafed ceiling opens onto the generous living room with graceful arches and columns, hand-carved gourmet island kitchen, custom office, billiards room and bunkroom.

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351 Sea Oak Drive

4 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath John’s Island ) $2,950,000 John’s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900 This exceptional architect-renovated, four-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bath, 3,812-square-foot retreat offers expansive fairway views and a central location in John’s Island. Custom millwork and finishes adorn the stunning home that features an open living room with fireplace, gourmet-island kitchen, study with built-ins, and a detached one-bedroom, one-bath cabana. Entertain on the tropical poolside terrace with spa and fire pit.

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561 Sea Oak Drive

5 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath John’s Island ) $3,150,000 John’s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900 Classic architecture complements this beautifully renovated five-bedroom, four-and-one-half-bath retreat designed for indoor-outdoor living. Draped in colorful bougainvillea, the expansive veranda frames the tropically landscaped saltwater pool and fairway views. The new, gourmet island kitchen is a chef’s delight. Unsurpassed features include 6,466 square feet with a billiards room, a new luxurious first-floor master suite and upper-level guest rooms and en suites with spectacular tree-top views.

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205 Coconut Palm Road

5 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island ) $3,000,000 Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900 On a private, half-acre, corner lot along beautiful Lake Reams, this impeccable retreat showcase scenic views of a lagoon-like setting. Stately details and custom finishes grace this 6,103-squarefoot home overlooking the tropically landscaped pool. Features include a gracious living room with fireplace, covered veranda, gourmet island kitchen, luxurious master suite and handsome library with fireplace.

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810 Manatee Inlet Homesite John’s Island ) $5,200,000 John’s Island Real Estate Company 772-231-0900 Located on John’s Island Sound and offering complete privacy, magnificent, panoramic water views abound from this 2.76-plus acre homesite with boat dock. With nearly 700 feet of water frontage, its exceptional size and location permit building an estate of true distinction with virtually no neighbors. Enjoy an abundance of wildlife and access to unlimited cruising on the Intracoastal Waterway.

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8050 HWY. A1A

3 Bedrooms ) Up to 4 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath 8050 ) Starting at $2,995,000 Premier Estate Properties Kay Brown ) 772-321-8626 Jeanine T. Harris ) 772-234-5326 Gary Wells ) 561-289-1444 With 350 feet of unspoiled beach frontage, 8050 is one of the last oceanfront development sites in Vero Beach. The 3,300-square-foot homes are carefully designed to include oversized ocean and sunsetfacing terraces. In addition, residences feature skylights, a family room, bonus sunset room, chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, outdoor barbeque and open plan living and dining rooms with 11-foot ceilings. Amenities include covered parking and a common pool and club house.

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1315 Little Harbour

3 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Little Harbour ) $2,150,000 Premiere Estate Properties Kay Brown ) 772-321-8626 Jeannine Harris ) 772-633-3521 With true Old Florida beauty in an intimate neighborhood, this three-bedroom, three-and-onehalf-bath, custom-built riverfront estate frames the long water view and sunset with majestic live oak trees and lush mangroves. The lofty, well-planned interiors feature a window-walled living room with elegant fireplace and a magnificent, expansive master wing. Perfect for outdoor entertaining, the waterside veranda steps down to the pool, spa and dock.

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385 Riverway Court

5 Bedrooms ) 7 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Seagrove ) $2,295,000 Premier Estate Properties Kay Brown ) 772-321-8626 Jeannine Harris ) 772-633-3521 Unsurpassed direct Intracoastal Waterway views open from this picture-perfect, architect-designed estate on 197-plus feet of waterfront with dock. In a versatile layout featuring a beautiful 40-foot, open great room, the traditionally inspired five-bedroom, seven-and-onehalf-bath residence invites outdoor gatherings with a riverfront porch plus a garden courtyard around the pool and spa. The first floor features a master suite with a den and two baths along with a guest wing.

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271 Riverway Drive

5 Bedrooms ) 4 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths Seagrove ) $3,795,000 Premier Estate Properties Cindy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dare ) 772-713-5899 Clark French ) 772-321-0683 One of Seagroveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most magnificent riverfront settings gives unsurpassed views and privacy to this custom-built estate presiding over 220 feet of shoreline in a paradise of Old Florida beauty. Set well back from Riverway Drive on the sprawling point property, the five-bedroom, four full-bath and two half-bath residence commands unobstructed views over a wide stretch of the Indian River to the nature reserve on the distant shore.

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692 Ocean Road

5 Bedrooms ) 6 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths John’s Island ) $13,995,000 Premier Estate Properties Cindy O’Dare ) 772-713-5899 Clark French ) 772-321-0683 Blue waters sparkling under the Florida sun, palm fronds swaying in the breeze, the lush privacy of 2.27 acres on 100± feet of oceanfront – these are the surroundings of one of the finest oceanfront estates in John’s Island. Inside the foyer, views over the pool and ocean sweep through the two-story living room, the focus of the floor-plan totaling more than 14,000 square feet with five bedrooms, six-and-two-half baths and a four-bay garage.

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12825 Florida A1A

3 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths Ambersand Beach ) $1,149,000 Treasure Coast Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty Janyne Kenworthy ) 772-696-5110 This three-bedroom, three-bath riverfront home offers a guest suite, elevator, riverfront porch, boat dock, screened balcony and beautiful sunsets glimmering over the Indian River. Across the street, enjoy an oceanfront parcel with 26 feet of ocean frontage and a private deck for beach access.

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3000 North Florida A1A

3 Bedrooms ) 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath Atrium ) $874,000 Treasure Coast Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty Janyne Kenworthy ) 772-696-5110 This three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath oceanfront penthouse is offered turn-key. Minutes from the finest marinas, the penthouse features an expansive, private rooftop terrace with an inviting spa. The luxurious residence boasts walls of windows, 10-foot ceilings, travertine floors, and endless ocean views.

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1435 Shorelands Drive

4 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths Shorelands North ) $1,999,000 The Moorings Realty Sales Co. 772-231-5131 Built to the newest construction codes, the open floor plan of this four-bedroom, three-bath home boasts a breakfast area, family room and living room with a wood-burning fireplace, as well as a split-bedroom plan for privacy. The kitchen, with custom cabinets and marble flooring, boasts state-of-the-art appliances.

Outside, there is an oversized lanai with tongue-andgroove cypress ceiling and a gas-heated pool and spa.

The dock leads out to stunning views of the Indian River Lagoon.

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247 Springline Drive

3 Bedrooms ) 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath The Moorings ) $1,277,000 The Moorings Realty Sales Co. 772-231-5131 Located in the guard-gated community of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anchor,â&#x20AC;? this gracious, three-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bath home offers more than 4,400 square feet of living space and an oversized two-car garage. The home features vaulted ceilings and a first floor with an updated kitchen, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, master suite and library. The second floor boasts two spacious guest bedroom suites. The saltwater pool and large dock with lift and ramp for kayaks or personal watercraft are perfect for the Florida lifestyle.

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865 Bowline Drive

The Moorings ) Starting at $4,000,000 Vero Beach Custom Homes Sherri Sproch ) 772-713-1905 This custom-built home is under construction on a deep-water lot in The Moorings. The Moorings is one of Vero Beach’s premier boating and golfing communities located on the barrier island. In addition to a private oceanfront beach, clubhouse, tennis complex and fitness center, The Moorings now has two golf courses: the original waterfront course designed by Pete Dye and the Hawk’s Nest course designed by Jim Fazio. Enjoy the rare opportunity of having this river-front view on a nearly one-acre lot.

Architect’s illustration of the front elevation.

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THE APPEAL OF

Outdoor Living 86

Open-air rooms are a lifestyle trend that defines Vero Beach.

Reprinted with permission from Vero Beach Magazine

WRITTEN BY ANN TAYLOR

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n temperate climates like Vero Beach, it seems as though outdoor rooms have been around forever, providing a popular place to relax, entertain or simply take time out from the demands of

daily life. It’s no wonder, then – thanks to advances in architectural design and technology – today’s version of outdoor living space has garnered enhanced appeal. As a result, many Vero Beach homeowners view the addition of an outdoor room as a lifestyle feature that adds value to their existing residence.

“This is more than just a passing trend,” says architect Harry Howle, who has seen a rise in the number of requests for outdoor spaces. Many are the result of referrals from previous clients, whose new open-air rooms have become a popular gathering place for friends and family. Casual and inviting, they offer a seamless extension of the home and an expression of the owners’ personalities and style.

“We’ve become proactive in presenting the outdoor living space as a lifestyle feature because we know how important it has become. We also understand the flexibility these spaces offer the owners and how it can enhance the use of their home,” Harry emphasizes. “The addition, which bridges the use of the house with the outof-doors, blurs the definition between the two. In many cases it can almost double the interior family space.”

While the majority of today’s new residential living element, homes built 20 to 30 years ago do not.

“Many of the requests we’ve received are for additions designed to enhance an existing residence,” says

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Architect Harry Howleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor addition is a seamless extension of the home and an expression of his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personality and lifestyle.

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With an emphasis on functionality as well as visual appeal, many of today’s outdoor rooms usually feature a fireplace, barbecue and kitchenette.

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Viewed from the pool and patio area, an open-air room addition provides the seamless bridge between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Harry. “Family porches weren’t a trend in the 1980s when many of the homes in John’s Island, for example, were constructed. As the houses have become ‘a little tired’ and owners are having their kitchens and family rooms redone, they are also looking at adding on a family porch.”

Harry’s approach is to arrange for an initial meeting at the homeowners’ residence to discuss how they view using the new space. “Clients differ in their approach. There are so many variables involved, and ideas they may not have thought of can become part of the conversation. That’s why communication is so important.”

Once a needs profile and wish list have been decided on and a design agreement is in place, Harry makes another site visit to conduct a field assessment. “We draw a plan of the existing house, the elevations, the rooms, windows and doors – every component that would be involved with the addition. It’s a springboard for our sketches.”

From there Harry goes into full schematic design mode producing three or four plans that respond to the homeowners’ wants, personalities and lifestyle. “There is almost always a pool within close proximity, so the addition acts as a bridge between that transition in the most transparent way possible,” says Harry, referring to the diagram of a recently completed addition.

“The threshold for the size of these additions has been

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There is something magical about a porch that elicits memories of lazy summer afternoons curled up on a sofa, book in hand, savoring sweet tea and fragrant breezes.

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Harry emphasizes the importance of creating a strong relationship between interior and exterior spaces when designing an addition. This new porch appears as though it has always been there.

anywhere from 350 square feet to 500 square feet, depending on

With an emphasis on both comfort and functionality, additional

the base size of the house. It has to be in scale with the interior

amenities typically include a built-in barbecue, kitchenette and

family spaces. This particular porch happens to be 400 square

an informal dining area. When construction is complete and

feet and includes many of the amenities people desire today.

furnishings are in place, the space becomes an instant magnet,

Almost all of the additions weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done include a fireplace, which

enticing family and friends to come and sit a spell. There is

provides ambiance. With furniture grouped around it, it becomes a

something magical about the setting that elicits memories of lazy

gathering point. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a statement unto itself.â&#x20AC;?

summer afternoons curled up on a sofa, book in hand, savoring

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sweet tea and fragrant breezes.

close down the porch and walk away without having to move

While the end result may be attractive and appealing, a great

furniture. Everything is safe and secure. The beauty of the

deal of planning is necessary. “The addition has to conform to the

roll-down feature is that operating it can be controlled by a

footprint of the house and the already configured living spaces,”

remote, a wall switch, or from an iPhone or iPad.”

says Harry, adding, “not to mention taking into consideration

Harry, who has been fascinated with residential architecture

total lot coverage, set-backs, allowing for the right amount of

since he was a boy, admits he must have been an architect in

green space and building codes. The new space also has to be

another life, as design concepts have always come easily to him.

compatible with the architecture, the vernacular of the house.

It’s not unusual for him to come up with an idea well before it

“To create a strong relationship between the interior living area and outdoor family porch, there needs to be a seamless definition

becomes a trend. Case in point: Harry designed his own outdoor family room 23 years ago.

of the two spaces,” Harry notes. “We accomplish that with glass

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“When Claire and I bought the house, we had four young

doors that bury themselves into the walls. They literally disappear

children and we knew we needed more space. One day the two

so you can walk right through from one space into the other.”

of us took a good look around and talked about what it was we

Referring to the diagram, Harry points out the 12-foot walls

wanted. That evening I did some sketches on a pad like this.”

and a hip-shape, tongue-and-groove cypress ceiling. His finger

Grinning, Harry picks up a nearby pad and waves it. “I said,

rests on the soffit line that runs along the perimeter of the

‘Claire, this is what we can achieve.’ And we did. We added on

room. “This is where we house the drums for the motorized

a family room and the outdoor porch with a fireplace and a

roll-down screens and hurricane shutters, which have become

pool. The addition is as fresh today as it was back then. Now

very important features. The screens let you keep the house

everybody wants one, and with today’s technology you can do

open for ventilation, and the storm-rated shutters let an owner

so much more.” )

The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.

–RICHARD BACH

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The Indian River Lagoon shelters a flotilla of boats, especially during the winter months.

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Facts About Vero Beach & Indian River County

K

nown as "The Gateway to the

) Sebastian Inlet was once known as

) Riomar Country Club golf course

Tropics,” Vero Beach is located

Gibson’s Cut in honor of David Gibson

opened for business in 1920. President-

in a climatic transition zone

who dug a cut from the Indian River

elect Warren G. Harding played golf there

that offers an unusual mix of

Lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean at Sebastian.

in 1921. His score was not reported.

vegetation found in the coastal Carolinas –

Gibson’s Cut appeared on a U.S. National

(Wonder if he made par?)

ancient oak trees and pine forests – blended

Geodetic Survey map in 1880.

with swaying palms and colorful blooms typical of the Caribbean tropics.

) Native Americans from a variety of ) The McLarty Treasure Museum on

tribes gathered together as one mixed

North Hwy. A1A features the history of

tribe called the “Seminoles,” a corruption

) Florida’s state tree is the sabal palm, the

the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet. The fleet

of “cimarron,” a Spanish word meaning

state flower is the orange blossom, the state

was returning to Spain from Havana

"untamed." The Seminoles were known

bird is the mockingbird and the state reptile

when 11 of the 12 ships were lost in a

locally for their intricate clothing and

is the alligator. Of course!

hurricane on the evening of July 30 off

beadwork.

the coast of Vero Beach. Treasure is still ) Busted! On October 21, 2013, when

being discovered today.

serving a warrant on a suspect in Vero

) The Jungle Trail – a narrow, 7½ mile, unpaved road located between Old Winter

Beach, Indian River County Sheriff’s

) In June 2015, divers recovered more

Beach Road and Hwy. A1A – is part of

deputies found an alligator living a life

than 300 gold coins – nine of which are

the Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway

of luxury in a hot tub. He was dining on

valued at more than $300,000 apiece – in

System and listed on the U.S. National

chicken, no less. Both owner and gator

shallow water off the coast of Vero Beach.

Register of Historic Places. The road started

were bagged!

That discovery has proven to be worth

as a means to transport citrus to packing

more than $4 million for the team that

houses on the mainland and became

found the coins.

popular with tourists in the 1930s.

County: over 6,500 acres, an average

) The Merrill P. Barber Bridge, a concrete

) According to Alisson Clark in the May

depth of 8 feet and a 21-mile shoreline

arch bridge, is 3,834 feet long with a main

10, 1999 Ocala Star-Banner, the name

surrounded by 29,000 acres of marshes,

span of 100 feet. The vertical clearance is

“Wabasso” is derived from the reverse

swamps and cypress forests. The lake’s

65 feet. The original bridge was a manned,

spelling of Ossabaw Island, one of

name comes from the blue appearance of

wooden drawbridge.

Georgia’s Sea Islands. Or the town in

) Blue Cypress Lake is the largest lake on the Treasure Coast and in Indian River

the cypress trees as the morning sun’s rays

Indian River County could be named

reflect off the water.

after a spider of the Wabasso genus.

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Traditional 3/3 home offers relaxed elegance and fine architectural details. Panoramic views.

Picturesque courtyard 3/3 home overlooks a landscaped backyard, with pool and fountain.

Diane DeFrancisci 772-538-1614 Stacey Clawson 772-559-7984

Stacey Clawson 772-559-7984 Diane DeFrancisci 772-538-1614

Stacey Clawson 772-559-7984 Diane DeFrancisci 772-538-1614

Charlotte Terry 772-538-2388 Barbara Parent 772-633-3027

$949,000

$898,000

$849,000

$795,000

2901 Ocean Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 • 772-231-6509 • www.alexmacwilliam.com 4755 South Harbor Drive Vero Beach, FL 32967 • 772-907-6028 • www.grandharborproperties.com

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