1864 Clematis St

Nestled in the coveted West of Trail neighborhood of Desota Park, in the heart of Sarasota, this Spanish Mediterranean residence is rich in character and brimming with style. A charming historic 1925 home with a detached casita that is sure to impress! Filled with timeless charm and original architectural exemplified by hardwood flooring, crown molding, arched doorways, and 9-ft ceilings. A large foyer welcomes you into the dining space, effortlessly flowing into the living room and kitchen, making entertaining easy. The cozy living room features a wood-burning fireplace with decorative tile surround and French doors leading to the atrium. Flooded with natural light and surrounded by lush landscaping, the atrium opens up to the enchanting side patio with two sets of French doors. The family chef will appreciate the gourmet kitchen that was renovated with custom cabinetry featuring built-ins, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances; Thermador Professional gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and GE built-in microwave. A large center island provides ample prep space, and the long peninsula furnishes counter-height seating for casual dining. Down the arched hallway and to the left sits the master suite with two closets and an oversized bathroom featuring double vanity, large walk-in shower with floor to ceiling tile, two linen closets, and a convenient laundry space with stackable washer and dryer. The second bedroom has access to the recently renovated second full bath and French doors leading to the side patio. At the rear of the home sits the generous-size third bedroom. Featuring two walk-in closets and French doors leading to the screened lanai, previous owners used this as a family room. The relaxed ambiance of the private backyard surrounded by lush Florida landscaping makes it the perfect place to enjoy peaceful evenings reading a book in the screened lanai, or entertaining family and friends poolside. A detached casita with full bathroom offers flexible space for an office, art studio, additional bedroom or pool house. Providing peace of mind, the roof was replaced in 2021. Located in a highly sought after area of Sarasota, you are less than a 5-minute walk to Southside Village for boutique shopping and dining. Just minutes to Marie Selby Gardens, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and all that Sarasota offers, world-class dining, fine shopping, cultural activities, entertainment, and the beautiful beaches of Longboat Key, Lido Key, and Siesta Key. The quintessential blend historic, urban and coastal living designed for a lifestyle second to none.