1718 Bay View Dr., Sarasota, FL 34239

Active with Contract Handsome Historic Residence: This wonderful traditional home is the ideal spot for an active family, desirably situated in the coveted West of Trail neighborhood of Bayview Heights. The home is set in a garden of heritage oaks, maturemagnolias and lush lawns with great privacy for enjoying its' outdoor living & entertaining amenities. A large covered, bricked front porch invites relaxing chats with iced tea in hand.The rear yard offers a sunny lap pool, an open terrace and covered terraces on two levels of the home. The character of this home has been retained while the functionality has been strengthened with important renovations and additions.A lovely herringbone bricked foyer is graced with sidelight windows on either side of theentry. The elegant living room features pegged maple floors, stone-faced fireplace with bookcases and detailed millwork. Wainscoting graces the formal dining room. The bright kitchen is equipped for serious cooking. It also affords casual dining with abreakfast area, a center island with snack bar and highest quality appliances and granite counters. The adjacent family is large and well- placed iopening to the garden & pool. It offers built-in media cabinetry equipment and an adjacent room ideal foroffice or additional playroom .The master suite is generous and serene with separate sitting area & bath w/both framless glass shower,tub, stone floors & lots of light. All baths have been renovated.