3838 Flores Ave., Sarasota, FL 34239

Close your eyes and you will be transported to a European village. Step into "Casa de Flores" and experience this historic, romantic villa residence with two guest cottages, separated by fountains, courtyards, patios and gardens. This treasured estatehas been lovingly maintained & extensively updated by successive owners. Wrapped in Mediterranean charm, the ambiance of architectural detail flows throughout this alluring retreat. Original wood parquet & Saltillo terra cotta tile floors offer an inviting warmth to the rooms. Rare "old world" craftsmanship is evident in the detailed arched doorways & textured plaster walls. Note the delicate artistic fern patterned ceiling in the dining room & main living room salon. Newer chef's kitchen includes 6-burner Dacor gas stove, with double ovens, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Hand painted tiles highlight the kitchen walls & china cabinet. Both guest houses have fully equipped kitchens & baths, welcoming guests for brief or extended stays. The "upstairs" cottage balconies overlook the lushly landscaped grounds & walled pool courtyard. Delight in the details, as you turn each corner of this treasured estate. The virtual tour presentation photos attempt to capture the essence of this nostalgic estate, but, you truly need to personally visit this special vintage home to appreciate all it has to offer. You do not have to travel to Europe to see this residence, it is nestled in the highly sought after West of the Trail district, Granada!