Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $1,578,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATE IN THE HEART OF TOWN...You will fall in love with this 5950 square foot RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built in DeSoto Acres on 2.18 Acres and only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter through the stately gated entrance you are greeted with engaging curb appeal and a beautiful brick courtyard. The 3,000 square foot main home was built with high ceilings, crown molding, terrazzo flooring and has THREE Ensuites, a huge living room & dining room, oversized kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and a wonderful Florida room with vistas of the 32'x16' caged pool. There is a 3000+/- square foot addition connected with a vestibule and creating a rear courtyard around the pool patio. This additional space includes a huge family/rec room, banquet hall size kitchen, two additional bedrooms, storage room and a room with a private entrance that could be an office, another bedroom or what ever one needs. A TOTAL OF 5958 heated and cooled square feet, 5+ bedrooms (could be up to 7 bedrooms) and 4.5 baths, 2 kitchens, a two car garage, 2 car carport, large chicken coop, huge screened and shaded orchid garden and a concrete and mosaic koi pond. Your new estate has been very well preserved and has a 4.5 year old tile roof, Reverse osmosis/water filtration, central vacuum, new well pump and multiple hard wired smoke detectors. A great home for the extended family, or home office/business, Daycare/nursery, Air BnB, Guest House, Plant nursery, ALF (Assisted Living Facility), etc. DeSoto Acres is a community of "Like size lots" only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota; it is a registered bird sanctuary and has an County overlay allowing horses, goats, chicken and roosters. Close to downtown Sarasota, Bradenton & I-75/UTC. You won't believe your eyes!
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Half Baths: 1
Sq. Ft. Gross: 6,649
Garage: Yes2 vehicles
Carport: Yes2 vehicles
Parking Features:
- Circular Driveway
- Covered
- Driveway
- Garage Door Opener
- Ground Level
- Off Street
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Features:
- Gunite
- In Ground
- Outside Bath Access
- Screen Enclosure
Spa Features: In Ground
Water Frontage:
Water Features:
Water Access:
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Desoto Acres
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Half Baths: 1
Sq. Ft. Gross: 6,649
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 5,958
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $265
Year built: 1968
Annual Tax: $6,442
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
Interior Features:
- Accessibility Features
- Built-in Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central Vacuum
- Crown Molding
- Eating Space In Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Thermostat
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
Appliances:
- Built-In Oven
- Dishwasher
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Water Filtration System
- Water Softener
Accessibility Features:
- Accessible Approach with Ramp
- Accessible Bedroom
- Accessible Hallway(s)
Window Features: Blinds
Additional Rooms:
- Bonus Room
- Breakfast Room Separate
- Den/Library/Office
- Family Room
- Florida Room
- Formal Dining Room Separate
- Formal Living Room Separate
- Inside Utility
- Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry
- Storage Rooms
Ceiling Type:
Flooring:
- Ceramic Tile
- Porcelain Tile
- Terrazzo
Laundry Features:
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- In Garage
- In Kitchen
- Inside
- Washer Hookup
Schools
Elementary School: Emma E. Booker Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Booker Middle
High School: Booker High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Features:
- Gunite
- In Ground
- Outside Bath Access
- Screen Enclosure
Spa Features: In Ground
Water Frontage:
Water Access: Not specified
Water Access Type:
Water View:
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style:
- Courtyard
- Mid-Century Modern
- Patio
- Mediterranean
Construction: Block, Brick
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Tile
- Courtyard
- Outdoor Shower
- Private Mailbox
- Rain Gutters
- Sliding Doors
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
- Circular Driveway
- Covered
- Driveway
- Garage Door Opener
- Ground Level
- Off Street
Floors Total:
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Heating & Fuel: Central, Electric
Electric:
Patio & Porch Features:
- Deck
- Front Porch
- Patio
- Screened
Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures:
- Greenhouse
- Guest House
- Kennel/Dog Run
- Shed(s)
- Storage
View:
- Park/Greenbelt
- Pool
- Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Utilities:
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Community Features:
Association Amenities:
Lot Information
Lot Features:
- Cleared
- In County
- Level
- Near Public Transit
- Sidewalk
- Unincorporated
Lot Size (acres): 2.18
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 95,174 square feet
Road Frontage: Street Paved
Front Exposure: South
Adjoining Property:
Current Adjacent Use:
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Cash, Conventional
Parcel Number: 0022160001
Zoning: RE1
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: LOT 28, BLK C, DESOTO ACRES, CONTAINING 2.1 C-AC M/L
Section: 5
Range: 18
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