655 41st St., Sarasota, FL 34234

Sarasota School of Architecture designed and occupied by William Rupp in the early 1960's. Very well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home and an adjacent studio/workshop with a private entry and shared courtyard/lanai. A unique gabled metal roof makes thisexample of mid-century contemporary architecture somewhat unique. However, this allows for vaulted ceilings and dramatic clerestory windows in the great room. Lightly colored, high quality terrazzo floors are a uniting design element as are the myriad of porches, private sun decks and sliding glass doors. This home was truly designed for the indoor/outdoor lifestyle Florida allows. The kitchen and baths retain original cabinetry, hardware and marble counter tops. In addition to the adjacent studio this home also has plenty of storage, a walk in pantry and workshop. The large parcel and mature vegetation creates an aura of rural living just minutes from downtown Sarasota, the John & Mable Ringling Museum of art and many local cultural attractions. You will even find bay front access less than one block away perfect for launching kayaks, fishing or catching a glimpse of the sun setting over Sarasota Bay. Architect William Rupp came to Sarasota in 1953 to work for the world renowned Paul Rudolph. Heestablished his own practice in 1955 and in 1960 won the distinguished Progressive Architecture Design Award for one of his designs. Other examples of his work can be found in Naples, FL where he relocated in 1965. William Rupp died in 2002.