642 Gillespie Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236

Historic Spanish Revival bungalow with modern updates located in downtown Sarasota's Gillespie Park. This charming 1925 home boasts rare vintage style with original casement windows, brick wood burning fireplace, crystal door hardware, glass tile work and original hardwood floors. The main home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, den with two sets of French doors, formal dining, and 2010 updated kitchen. New GE stainless steel appliances including professional grade gas stove and new classic hardwood cabinets are joined by a handsome glass tile backsplash and travertine counters with an eat in breakfast bar. Perfectly located on a corner lot across from Gillespie Park with a view of tennis courts and easy access to acres of walking paths and a pavilion with picnic tables and grills. The side parking area allows access to a fenced courtyard through a Pecky Cypress gate, creating a private outdoor area for entertaining or a quiet morning cup of coffee. A screened breezeway off the kitchen leads you from the main home to the separate studio. Additional updates include a tankless water heater 12/2012 and exterior painted 2010. Gillespie Park is a distinctive, front porch community of historically deeded homes and new construction. This bungalow sits at the corner of the neighborhood 10-acre park featuring tennis courts and a pond. The coveted, downtown lifestyle is offered here encouraging strolls to the Bayfront for sunsets and boutique shopping on Main Street.