1823 14th Ave., Bradenton, FL 34205

Active with Contract. Sweet southern cottage home in Ware's Creek neighborhood of Bradenton, near Manatee River, River Walk, Historic Bradenton, Village of the Arts, and South Florida Museum. Newly converted guest cottage for use as an income rental (asit is currently), in-law studio, artist's studio, workshop, or left to your creative imagination; it also has its own patio. Large corner lot is lush with live oak trees, banana tree, staghorn fern and bird of paradise. Original southern yellow pine floors, cypress walls and exterior, and even a spot for a pot-bellied stove that was originally in the living room. Front porch is enclosed and has a beautiful view of the front yard. Breezeway laundry leads to large room for use as a pantry, kitchenette,mud room, or storage. Sliding glass doors open to covered patio. Plenty of room in the driveway for parking cars, boat, trailer. New electrical service installed in 2012, with separate breaker box for the guest cottage. Tankless hot water heater. This lovely home is the gardeners paradise, and a delightful reminder that historic southern Florida homes are alive and well.