FMB Women’s Club announces six featured Tour of Homes
The tenth annual Tour of Homes sponsored by The Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club will take place on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. Six diverse, lovely homes will be featured. Tickets will be available for a $20 donation at Century 21 at 2001 Estero Blvd.; the Woman’s Club on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; or can be reserved by calling Honey Cyr at 765-1228.
Here are the homes to be featured:
1. 5574 Williams Drive: This older home has every amenity. The large family room with fireplace and bar opens to a swimming pool with lanai. A great home for entertaining a large number of guests or a smaller more intimate group. A beautiful view of the back bay completes the setting of this beautifully updated home. Parking: At the empty lot next door or at St. Raphael’s Church.
2. 5740 Estero Blvd.: The Town/Chamber Alliance Beautification Recognition Award has been given to this restored home. Dick has chosen to replace the vinyl siding with wood and to replace porches in order to bring the home back to its original splendor. The interior reflects the same commitment to detail in the restoration. The floors have all been replaced with loving care. This home is just a spectacular example of bringing back the charm of an older beach house. Parking: A large parking lot at the Woman’s Club behind the car wash on Sterling Street will leave you just a short walk.
3. 251 Egret St.: Although this new home is located on a canal, wait until you see the back bay from the second and third floor. What a surprise!! Patty and Scott Moore had an older home removed in order to build this lovely home. The open floor plan lends itself to leisurely living with decks looking down on the swimming pool and patio area.
4. 280 Egret St.: This grand old Florida home was built in 1954 and remodeled several times. Notice the narrow kitchenMrs. Carr, the original owner, didn’t like anyone in her kitchen so when she remodeled it she made it for one person. Eighteen inches have been added but its still very narrow. The 1994 addition added a garage with guest quarters above. John and Karen Globetti have teenagers that enjoy the efficiency apartment. This sprawling home is on 3/4 of an acre with 444 feet of seawall. It has a spectacular, panoramic view of the back bay.
5. 266 Curlew St.: Joe and Mary Ann Gray’s home was destroyed by fire and they literally started from the ground up. The attention given to every detail is worthy of a leisurely pace when touring this home. The crown moldings, mirrors, cherry staircase to the master suite with the breathtaking views of the back bay, the window treatments, and the state of the art kitchen will have you enthralled.
6. 290 Dundee Rd.: Key West meets Prairie Style describes this home of the Tuyls. Beautiful dark walnut floors, handmade and crafted cabinetry, bead board ceiling and much more will amaze you. The roof is an original stamped tine roof, the design being over 150 years old. The original home was destroyed by Hurricane Charley but in the rubble they found a Dutch tell tale compass over 100 years old. Every piece, down to the last screw was found and is now in the newel post centered in the Living Room. There is so much to enjoy in this home that you almost forget to look out the windows and enjoy the view!!