1985 KEY WEST HOUSE ONCE OWNED BY ARTIST IS FOR SALE

This Old Town Key West home, c. 1895, ­features classic sitting porches and nice curb appeal.  There are two bedrooms and a bath on the second floor and another bedroom and bath on the first floor. The house features Dade County pine, high ceilings, spacious great room, and unique historic artist's chute from the 3rd floor and a second-story sundeck, screened side porch, patio with hot tub, solar-heated pool, and ­orchid house. Classic moldings and historic pine are evident throughout. Includes a formal parlor in the front and a large open kitchen, dining, living room in the rear with screen porch on the side. Multi-layers of decking descend to a large solar heated pool.

This grand historic home had a cigar maker's cottage moved from another area and abutted to the main structure in the rear. There is an artist's studio with bath and kitchen on 3rd floor. It was once owned by the well-known surrealistic artist, William Copley. A trap-door slit still exists where he passed his paintings from the 3rd floor studio apartment to the 2nd floor. For sale at $1,750,000.