1025 S Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236

Don't miss this West of the Trail, gracious Southern estate, a jewel from the past. Constructed in 1940 and designed by renowned Sarasota architect, Thomas Reed Martin, this classic 2-story colonial exudes charm and taste. The owners still possess the original architectural plans which convey with the house. You'll love the spacious rooms, high ceilings and quality craftsmanship. Features include oak hardwood flooring, crown molding, custom built-ins, fireplace, a walk-up full-standing height attic, and aFlorida room with heart pine ceiling. Construction highlights include 12 inch floor joists, dimensional lumber throughout, and western red cedar underpinnings. There is a cozy studio guest house, wonderful for visitors, family or even your own personal music room, writer's retreat or artist studio. The unusually large, high and dry lot affords room for expansion, a pool, gardening or just a stroll about the "grounds". Located around the corner from Selby Botanical Gardens, near Southside Village, Bay-front Park and the restaurants, theatres, galleries and shopping that make downtown Sarasota such a special place. You'll be just across the causeway from world famous St. Armand's Circle and the beaches of beautiful Lido Key. This truly is the home for you.