521 35th Street

This energy-efficient updated home has the charm and grace of Old Northwood's Historic District coupled with all modern conveniences. A custom-built front gate, podocarpus hedge and lush rear landscaping afford maximum privacy, and impact windows keep the home quiet. Natural light abounds; both the living and dining rooms are flanked by large windows overlooking gardens (including a pergola designed for orchids.) A beautiful, custom-designed screen porch with a cedar open-beamed ceiling offers additional living space as well as an opportunity to enjoy the peaceful rear garden all year long. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, stainless Jenn Air appliances and informal dining area. Both the kitchen and porch open to a rear patio flanked by deep overhangs and kept dry with a French drain system - ideal for outdoor grilling. A full bath and laundry area complete the first floor. Upstairs are four bedrooms - two used as offices by the current owners - and two full baths. Built to the highest standards with all impact doors and windows, CBS walls, quality insulation, tankless hot water heater and more, insurance and electric bills are significantly lower than other homes in the area. On a pretty tree-lined street just a short walk to the community clubhouse, intracoastal and the eclectic Northwood Village restaurant and shopping district. If you want paradise, then you must see this home.