1742 9th St., Sarasota, FL 34236

Nestled half a block from popular Gillespie Park, this 1925 bungalow has retained its historic charm with original doors, windows, plaster walls and beautiful Dade County pine floors. Unusually large for this period, the home also features 10' ceilings throughout, extensive original closets, a built-in dresser, and ceiling fans. An extra large bathroom with the original claw foot tub, a separate tiled shower, and stylish new vanity with good storage is also home to a stacked washer and dryer. After walking home from the downtown Farmer's Market on a Saturday morning, you will delight in the magnificent City-protected 'Grand' oak tree in the backyard cooling the house. There is tremendous potential to create a private oasis under its canopy. From the enclosed front porch, you enter the large living room which opens into the dining room through a wide arch. French doors open from the front bedroom onto the porch for balmy open-air days and nights. A very functional galley kitchen with a small breakfast nook connects to the back bedroom, allowing the possibility of expanding the kitchen so that it opens to the backyard. This uniquely preserved downtown gem is eligible for local historic designation, which would exempt the home from ad valorem County and City property tax increases for 10 years for the cost of both interior and exterior improvements. 10 acre Gillespie Park features a playground, dog park, pond, trails, tennis and basketball courts.