1928 8th

Come see this charming 2015 built residence with a seperate guest/carriage house located a short distance to downtown Sarasota and steps from Gillespie Park. The first floor of the main home boasts an open floor plan, living room/dining room/kitchen combo,19 feet ceilings, master bedroom, 1 1/2 bath and screened-in lanai that leads out to the saltwater pool. The kitchen consists of solid wood cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, wet bar & pendant lighting and sconces. The entire first floor was built handicap/wheelchair accessible. The second floor has a bedroom, full bath, walk-in wine closet and abundant extra storage. The home is built with impact windows, high energy SIP (structural insulated panels) topped off with a metal roof. The guesthouse is divided with a full bedroom studio suite, galley kitchenette and bath on one side. The other side is a spacious office/den. Both with vaulted 13’ ceilings and a new A/C system installed in October 2021 and dehumidifier in August 2022. There is a bike-storage closet and to the rear is a garden shed with a work sink, electricity and extra shelf storage. The sparkling saltwater heated pool has a Pebble Tec finish, with swim out shelf in the 6’ deep end and waterspout feature. A new white fence was installed surrounding the pool and backyard in 2022. The oversized carport has a long drive approach to accommodate 4-6 vehicles. Ten-acre Gillespie Park has a Canine Club dog park with 2 off-leash areas for small or large dogs. Tennis and pickleball, playground, lake with butterfly and succulent gardens, exercise equipment stations and 3 little free libraries. Ideal location near all the culture downtown Sarasota has to offer. Whole Foods, farmer's market, Arts, Opera house, Van Wezel Theater, fine and casual dining options, Bayfront Park, St Armands Circle and nearby Lido Beach. Matterport Virtual Tour Link: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=JvFCkuUS1mv&mls=1