House in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Riverside Estates, 1701 SW 14th St

Renovated coastal living home in the lush neighborhood of Shady Banks. A property that checks all of the boxes: 3 bedrooms 1 full and 1/2 bathroom, office with separate entrance, entry Florida room, combined living area with a working fireplace & counter dining continuing from the serene remodeled kitchen including stainless appliances and full pantry / laundry area. Authentic Mexican tile and bahama shutter window treatments create an island environment for a casual lifestyle. An Outdoor deck & foundation gardening shed, fully fenced yard, gravel circular driveway and a new gate for boat or trailer storage area inside the yard. Shady Banks has two beautiful parks totaling 9.5 acres, many amenities and a 62-slip marina under construction. Fully permitted renovations listed in attached PDF. Shady Banks is a special original neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale. Build in the 50's by Gill Architects, this area has been recognized by some of the premiere architects in the US. Both Singer and Duckham have built unusual Mid Century Modern residential examples of their work only blocks from this home. Only a total of 300 homes are in the boundaries of Shady Banks with 2 deep water canals and flanked by the South Fork of the New River. Uniquely this residential enclave supports a Marina Commercial property on the South end that is now the new home of the South Fork Marina slated to open in 2021 with 62 slips. A residential recreational marina complex is only one of the many amenities of Shady Banks.Lush mature trees and a two parks totaling 9.5 acres create the appeal of Shady Banks for young professionals with families and dog lovers of all ages. With space to run, walk and enjoy the Florida weather, this magical neighborhood transport you to a time gone past. With only one road in and one out, the caring residents of Shady Banks look out for each other and is one of the safest neighborhoods in Ft Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation recognized the uniqueness of Shady Banks with the organization of the residents both Hortt Park and Bill Keith Preserve were constructed about 10 years ago. Located in the center of the neighborhood and set on 5.9 acres Hortt Park is an absolute dream for the residents with a Recreational Center, Tennis Court, Playground, Basketball Courts, Softball, Volleyball and outdoor exercise equipment. The second 3.4 acre park is Bill Keith Preserve, located on the Southfork River to the South West side next to the New South Fork Marina with meandering trails through a lush indigenous area of waterfront with wildlife, sea grapes and a live oak Hammock.