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$360,000
Sold on 7/01/21
Beds |
Baths |
Sq. Ft. |
Taxes |
Built |
3 |
2.00 |
1,950 |
$3,542 |
1987 |
On the market:
90 days
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Welcome to one of the most private and natural islands along the west coast of Florida. Behind a full time guard gated entry is incredible Tidy Island where nature abounds with beautiful homes strategically woven in amongst the abundant native fauna and wildlife.
This lovely home is adorned with a chef’s dream kitchen that has tons of exotic granite counters and an abundance of lovely wood cabinets as well as a breakfast nook with a bay window where you can watch the ducks frolic in the waterway below as well as enjoy the beautiful pink roseate spoonbills. There are beautiful tile floors, a fireplace, volume ceilings, in home laundry room with attractive wood cabinets, the same exotic granite counters and wonderful sink with pull down sprayer to wash your 4 legged family members. The front door is mere steps to the elevator. The master bedroom has sliding doors that open to a large enclosed lanai which overlooks nothing but nature, and a huge master bath with dual sinks, also in exotic granite counters and a large jetted tub as well as a spacious separate shower and walk in closet. Each residence has its own private two car garage with door right outside the elevator to your new home, plus an abundance of extra storage.
There is a clubhouse which houses fitness equipment and another with a full kitchen and meeting room with several tables for parties, Har-Tru tennis courts, one larger heated pool and spa overlooking the nature preserve and water and another smaller pool looking south toward Sarasota Bay. Many of the parkways along the Sarasota Bay enjoy a beautiful view of the downtown Sarasota skyline in the distance.
Come safely enjoy your daily walks or bike rides along the winding road which comfortably meanders through the neighborhood. Or venture into the boardwalks strategically placed through the natural mangroves and trees which is home to many different species in this bird sanctuary and nature preserve. Bring Fido as pets are welcome. After crossing the private bridge, there is an attractive welcoming grotto at the entryway of Tidy Island and the grounds are beautifully manicured to compliment the surrounding natural environment. There is even a quaint little museum on the island with artifacts to be enjoyed by the local Tidy Island neighbors and several burial mound plaques throughout the neighborhood. Unwind from the busy world in this quiet preserve overlooking the Sarasota bayfront
The association fee covers many expenses including flood insurance, exterior building maintenance, grounds maintenance for the entire island, clubhouse and pools, in addition to most utilities such as water, garbage and cable
Only about a five minute drive to Anna Maria Island, ten minutes to IMG Academy or 15 to 20 to downtowns Bradenton or Sarasota
This unique and private island is home to only 96 residences and thousands of nature’s birds and wildlife. Tidy Island is an unparalleled lifestyle that you should enjoy for many years to come. Feel free to visit TidyIsland.org for a wonderful aerial view of the island.
Listing courtesy of Mary Collandra, WAGNER REALTY