5035 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234

5035 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34234
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$405,000
Sold on 2/25/11
Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Taxes Built
3 3.00 2,737 $9,383 1951
On the market: 239 days
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Reminiscent of another time this classic 1951 house has all the style and charm of another era. Long, open front porch with elaborate wrought-iron trim welcomes you into this most unusual house. The living room features a brick fireplace and decorative mo ldings. The dining room is separated with sliding french doors and features magnificent ceiling and detailed woodwork. Both the living room and dining room have large picture windows flanked by casement windows offering you a fantastic view of a beautiful 1920s house and its superb gardens to the front and a lush back yard to the rear. The 3 bedrooms are spacious & have crystal lighting fixtures and some built ins. As a hidden surprise, under the wall to wall carpeting are wood floors. The bathrooms are o riginal and have beautiful tile work. There is a large guest house featuring a small kitchen and bath. This home features a very private pool area with a free-form caged pool. There is a detached 3-car carport featuring a multi purpose air conditioned roo m. This home i situated on a half acre and is surrounded by lush tropical plantings and large old trees. There is an intriguing magic about this house as it sits and waits for a buyer who will breathe life back into it.
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER SARASOTA CENT.