2061 Wisteria St., Sarasota, FL 34239

This 1949 cottage sits smack dab in the hub of everything a homeowner can want living inside the city limits: close to downtown, the arts and fairs, across the street from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, zoned for class "A" schools, including Southside Elementary, and minutes from the iconic, white-quartz, sandy beach of Siesta Key. When you drive up to the home, cheery Florida-friendly flowering plants greet you at the semi-circle driveway which can accommodate up to 5 cars. Cross the threshold into Florida’s 1950s charm and recent upgrades and facelifts. Much of the original wood has been preserved and restored including slash pine open beamed ceilings, wood floors and crown moulding. The bedrooms are split with the owner quarters featuring an ensuite bathroom and oversized closet on the west side and two other bedrooms on the east side. Top that with the bonus of an office with its own half bathroom and you could have a fourth bedroom. The kitchen features wood cabinetry, stainless steel sinks and a center island. Step onto the rear deck with a fenced garden to relax and grill, enjoy a campfire, play in the treehouse or just get away from the bustle of life. There’s plenty of room to store a boat or kayaks. And when you want more diversion there’s Morton’s Market, Southgate mall, Cinébistro Siesta Key and Arlington Park and Aquatic Center.