1637 7th St Sarasota, FL 34236

This gorgeous, 1920's Craftsman Bungalow, was given a complete "make-over" in 2005-2006, adding modern amenities and a splash of Key West color, while retaining its original charm. New roof, doors, high efficiency windows, Bahama shutters, bamboo flooring and tile bathrooms, recall the allure of the Craftsman era. The charming, white picket and new stockade fencing, surround extensive Chicago Brick patios, Foxtail palms, bamboo, native plants and Zoysia grass. Additional amenities include: stacked laundry, reverse osmosis water filtration system, ceiling fans throughout, custom window blinds, outdoor speaker system and an inviting, hot/cold "after beach" outdoor shower. Gillespie Park is a unique, front-porch community that is comprised of both historic homes and new construction. This house is on a unique block of similarly restored and colorful bungalows, known as the "painted ladies" of Gillespie Park. Living in this neighborhood easily allows for enjoyable walks to SRQ downtown, Bayfront, Whole Foods and numerous restaurants, including several neighborhood restaurants & cafe's (Pomona's, Savory Street, Darwins & Station 400), Farmers Market, Sur la Table, Brooks Brothers, wine shops and more. Gillespie Park is the only downtown neighborhood with a ten-acre park that includes tennis courts, a pond and beautiful trees.The neighborhood zoning,DTN Live/Work,was put in place in 2006 and allows for a three-story home and a 600sqft. building/detached garage.Larger than tax shows 1200SQFT outside measurment.