429 S Shore Dr., Osprey, FL 34229

This is the home many of us dream of when we imagine a Florida home full of charm, easy to maintain with quality “extras" close to the beach! Check out this three bedroom, two bath, sparkling saltwater POOL home with garage and a spacious backyard located in the sought-after Sorrento Shores community, West of the Trail in Osprey. Open the front door and you’ll sense the nod to 1960s era nostalgia with recently refinished TERRAZZO floors throughout, MID-CENTURY MODERN furnishings and fixtures. Enjoy a touch of local history; the original amber glass doorknobs are a signature feature of builder Ruth Richmond. While respectful of the home’s history and time period, the owners have thoughtfully updated the home to include NEW KITCHEN cabinets with warm, timeless butcher block countertops, MOEN double sink, and newer stainless steel kitchen appliances. The breakfast nook features extra storage space, perfect for those seasonal items. Let’s take a look outside! From the entryway, kitchen, breakfast nook, living room and master bedroom you’ll see the sparkling saltwater pool complete with pool enclosure featuring noseeum screens to keep the bugs out. The pool was recently RESURFACED plus NEW lanai pavers for a clean and tidy updated look. Love local produce? It doesn’t get more local than your own yard! You’ll find avocado, guava, pineapple, banana, mango, fig, and dragonfruit, plus a fenced in-garden area with micro-irrigation is perfect for growing tomatoes and peppers. A majestic oak provides refreshing shade and sprawling natural beauty. Interested in getting your power from the sun? This home is well-outfitted with professionally installed SOLAR PANELS with BATTERY backup storage. Store power for yourself and sell the excess back to the power company. Not only does it lower your energy bills and help the environment, it also provides peace of mind that you’ll have power even during outages. The list of upgrades and updates will put your mind at ease knowing everything has been taken care of. IMPACT WINDOWS and sliding glass doors (2016). NEW AC with all new ductwork (2022). Whole house surge protector (2022). NEW pool cage, equipment, piping and heater (2021). NEW hot water tank (2020). Master bathroom shower remodel (2021). Fruit trees planted in 2021. Ask your realtor for a complete list. Furniture negotiable. Full laundry room with additional storage, plus 10x20 outdoor storage SHED. Sorrento Shores has an optional HOA with a suggested $90 annual donation and its own private marina with boat slips (there is a waiting list). It is close to many activities and conveniences. Three miles to Nokomis Beach. Ten miles to world-famous Siesta Key. Two miles to Blackburn Point boat launch. Four miles to I-75 and the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital of Venice. A thoughtfully updated home like this won’t last long! Virtual Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=NEX9Qb3PcSN&mls=1