905 Leffingwell Ave., Ellenton, FL 34222

The home is a 100+ year old Victorian home, lovingly restored to its’ original grandeur, filled with treasures of the past. Step back in time, recall the days of old and celebrate the spirit of simpler times. Charms of Leffingwell offers antiques, collectables and a Tea Room convenient to both Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. The Matthews House was built in 1905 by Brilla Matthews and her husband. The old Florida style wooden house - Victorian Vernacular – had been one of the most prominent homes in the area and was the host for weddings, showers and other special occasions. A Southern-style wrap-around porch leads visitors into the gracious southern home of CHARMS of Leffingwell. A double staircase takes you upstairs where there are 4 bedrooms, a bath and a sleeping porch where family members would sleep on hot summer nights. Downstairs includes a parlor, living room, dining room, kitchen and the back room and an addition from the 40’s.The original footprint of the house is intact. The Historic Ellenton Area boasts 8 antiques shops, The Gamble Mansion, The Earth Box Garden Center and of course The Ellenton Outlet Mall. All this and more in a quaint setting all within 2 miles of interstate 75 - exit 224.