Private Air New York

www.privateairny.com Private Air | Spring 2022 115 I n 1946, the Civil Aeronautics Administration proposed the construction of residential airparks throughout the United States to make use of the myriad of deactivated military strips after World War II and accommodate the then influx of pilots whose population increased by 85 percent in the previous decade. Since then, residential airparks or fly-in communities have been in high demand. e thought of stepping out of the house to your plane in your very own hangar, hopping in and taxiing just a few hundred feet to the runway, and taking off within minutes is a Pilot's Dream. In the heart of Florida's Treasure Coast, just north of Palm Beach, is Port Saint Lucies' Treasure Coast Airpark, FL37, where pilots benefit from living with their plane in a neighborhood comradeship amongst fellow aviators with the beauty and privacy of country living. It is here that you'll find e Stracuzzi Team's latest listing located at 12350 Cessna Terrace, Port St Lucie FL. is stunning, custom designed, two-story home with an aircraft hangar sits on 2.8 acres. e "Key West Style" beauty features an inviting front porch, 18- ft cathedral ceilings, three bedrooms, two baths, large living spaces, fully-equipped kitchen, and a copper colored metal roof. You will love your open floor plan with oversized windows that allow the air to move freely and increase the views while flooding your home with natural light. Your covered back porch overlooks the pond and lighted runway is an ideal space for you to enjoy the nightly sunsets. Just steps from your front door, the adjacent 46-ft by 38-ft hangar is perfect for your aircraft with conveniences such as a Hydro- Swing remote-controlled door and a 500 gallon aviation fuel tank. For the car collector, the hangar can accommodate approximately 14 vehicles. With 2.8 acres, the property has plenty of room to build another hangar as well. e President of the Homeowners Association confirmed that a contract is signed between the HOA and the Contractor to build one of the longest private asphalt strips in South Florida. Bring your Citation, King Air, Helicopter, or Collector Cars; this exceptional home is truly "e Pilots Dream." When it comes time to venture from home, Port Saint Lucie has plenty to offer. One can hike the

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