Listing Details for MLS #A4482036
966 Alameda Ln, Sarasota, Fl

Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota

Listing Price: $1,595,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)Days on Market: 120

Description of Property

Pre-Construction. To be built. Move in now and build your dream home. OK stop here for a moment.. Are you ready to build a modern home in a prime Sarasota location? If yes, proceed to check out this unique opportunity. This is an offer of a unique project in progress that can save much time and deliver the home you want. Available is a permit ready plan for a 2900 Sq' 4BR Modern Home on a large 16,670 Sq’ lot in the historic West of Trail “Indian Beach” neighborhood. On a corner of the site is a just renovated (1100 Sq') 1BR Guest House w/ studio and garage..you can move in now! This purchase offers you the fantastic opportunity to work with renowned Sarasota School of Architect’s Frank Folsom Smith to build a home that will serve you, body and soul. Frank has owned this property for several years and has come up with this design he calls "The Flex House". A Modern Zero energy design for Florida’s climate that delivers Florida comfort and connection while making you energy self-sufficient and hurricane ready. The home features an exquisite owner’s suite, wonderful master bath with a separate garden tub, walled Zen garden, outdoor shower, and gate to the pool. Outside the enclosed pool area is a larger privacy walled courtyard bringing the outside in to the living space and covered lanai. Inside the 12’ ceilinged great room and open kitchen offer exquisite Florida living with masterful design awaiting your requirements and finishes. Above the garage are a den/study area plus 2 BRs and a full bath. The oversized garage has plenty of storage but every space is designed for utility and convenience with built in storage at hand. The home feature a generous entry foyer and adjacent den/ office with an en-suite bathroom which could be great as an extra bedroom. You can sit down with Frank today, make your final changes and selections and be out to bid before the ink is dry. The existing 1BR/1BA Guest House has been lovingly remodeled to a high green standard by Frank and is a great place for you to stay while your new home is being built. New plumbing, electrical, and insulation along with Low-E hurricane rated windows and doors deliver quiet safety and comfortable living. Attached to the guest house is the original 1923 garage, now airconditioned, providing an opportunity for live work or hobby space. The front courtyard wall could be made high to give separation if the end-use of the guest house is for rental or left low if you want to incorporate the guest house with the new contemporary home. The land is in zone “x” requiring no flood insurance and buildable on grade. Truly lovely mature trees, palms, and tropical flora grace this quiet side street in the highly desirable Indian Beach neighborhood. around the corner from “A rated” Bay Shore Elementary and Indian Beach Park on the Bayfront. Minutes to downtown shopping or the Ringling Museum, Asolo Theater, Ringling College, New College, USF, and Sarasota airport you will be at home here. This “Flex Home” could be a live-work, raise your kids, retirement, multi-generation, kids-home-from-college, live-in help/home care, age in place home, or any combination of the above. This is a thoughtful high design healthy living space for today and tomorrow. If this piques your interest, the final home build and price will depend on your design considerations and level of finishes, but here's a chance to shave months off the design & permitting process & work with a master.This is the only 5 bedroom/3 bath single family residence between $1,400,000 and $1,800,000 currently listed for sale in this Zip code.