Florida Keys Realty, Inc

Vehicle Storage

Car(s)

2

Financial Status

Auction

No

Bank Owned

No

Potential Short Sale

No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks – Consumer

The Secret Garden House on Johnson Lane is more than a home, this is a hidden sanctuary in the heart of Old Town Key West -- a soulful retreat where historic architecture, tropical landscape, and effortless indoor-outdoor living exist in complete harmony. Rich in character, creativity, and quiet beauty, the property captures the essence of authentic island living with a sense of intimacy and calm that feels worlds away. Celebrated for its distinctive design, the home has been featured in Design Within Reach Magazine and other notable publications highlighting its iconic interpretation of tropical modernism and handcrafted island living. Originally built as two modest cigar workers' cottages in the early 1900s, the homes were thoughtfully joined and transformed into a one-of-a-kind compound that honors the simplicity and artistry of old Key West. Lush exotic and indigenous landscaping unfolds as a private garden escape layered with mature palms, native plantings, orchids, and a rare working well that speaks to the home's historic roots. Natural light and warm ocean breezes move effortlessly throughout the interiors. Skylights, louvered openings, covered breezeways, and disappearing sliders create a seamless connection between inside and out, while handcrafted details and natural materials bring warmth and texture to every space. The interiors are understated yet deeply refined -- exposed beams, whitewashed walls, custom built-ins, lofted spaces, and quiet corners designed for reading, creating, and gathering. Every room feels intentional, balancing simplicity with an unmistakable sense of soul. Outdoor living is woven into the experience of the home. Intimate decks, shaded seating areas, and garden pathways invite slow mornings, candlelit dinners, and evenings spent beneath the palms surrounded by the sounds of the tropics. Private, artistic, and entirely authentic, this is the kind of Key West property rarely offered.

Fee Includes

None

Yes

Dockage

None

Yes

Tax Exemptions

None

Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher

Yes

Dryer

Yes

Microwave

Yes

Oven

Yes

Refrigerator

Yes

Washer

Yes

Pets

Pets Allowed

Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fans(s)

Yes

Wall/Window Unit(s)

Yes

Waterfront

None

Yes

Waterview

No Waterview

Yes

Floor

Wood

Yes

Interior Features

Built-in Cabinets

Yes

Cathedral Ceilings

Yes

Dade County Pine

Yes

Specialty Rooms

Loft

Yes

Construction

Frame

Yes

Land Size

Less Than 1/4 Acre

Yes

Terms

Cash

Yes

Conventional

Yes

Utilities

Elect Separate Meter

Yes

FKAA

Yes

Municipal Sewer

Yes

Well

Yes

Porch/Balcony

Deck

Yes

Open Porch/Balcony

Yes

Title

Negotiable

Yes

Exterior Features

Detached Guest Qtrs

Yes

Fencing

Yes

Lanai

Yes

Outdoor Shower

Yes

Roof

Metal Roof

Yes

Shutters

Other

Yes

Property Features