4522 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234

Behind the towering Banyans, an adorable 2/2 + den home and 2/1 cottage adorn this incredible piece of Sarasota real estate. Over half an acre, with the option of purchasing an adjacent 0.4 acre parcel to the north, this property sits on tony Bay Shore Road across the street from Sarasota Bay and just south of the Ringling Museum. The 1812 square foot main home and 810 square foot cottage were built in 1939 and have been lovingly renovated to maintain charm yet give them a much younger effective age. Both structures sit on elevated slab, have newer (2004) metal and shingle roofs, and possess phenomenal charm with Nantucket-style wood shingles, impressive millwork and molding, beautiful wood and tile floors, and stone-clad wood burning fireplaces. In combination with MLS vacant land listing A4179454, this almost 1 acre property is the perfect site for a grand estate. Alternatively, developers “may” be able to divide the 2 properties to create 4 home sites. Opportunity abounds for this slice of historic and picturesque paradise!