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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,857 sqft
Price per Sqft $792
Subdivision Poinsettia Park 2
MLS Listing ID A4695800
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1925
Annual Tax Amount $13,902
Lot Size 0.400 Acres
Acres 0.4
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Welcome to The Bougainvillea House, a Sarasota original with a story more than a century in the making.
Dating to 1925, this enchanting Tudor residence captures an era of individuality, craftsmanship and enduring beauty. Set across three lots on one of Sarasota's beloved Flower Streets, it has been thoughtfully reimagined for modern living while preserving the details that make it irreplaceable. In a market defined by new construction, The Bougainvillea House offers something refreshingly rare: authenticity, personality, and a sense of place that cannot be replicated.
Spanning 4,857 square feet, the home balances its architectural heritage with the comfort of modern luxury. Hardwood floors, intricate millwork, elegant crown moldings, soaring ceilings, and carefully chosen lighting create interiors as inviting as they are distinctive. Generous living and entertaining spaces feel at once open and intimate, each revealing another layer of the home's character.
At its heart, the beautifully appointed chef's kitchen pairs high-end stainless steel appliances with rich granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a generous central island made for everything from everyday meals to memorable celebrations. The spacious first-floor primary suite offers abundant natural light, generous storage, and a luxurious ensuite with dual vanities and a beautifully appointed walk-in shower. Additional bedrooms and flexible living areas offer room for family, hobbies, work, and whatever the next chapter may bring.
A private guest accommodation with its own entrance, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, and bathroom adds exceptional flexibility for extended family, long-term guests, or independent living.
And then there are the gardens. Beneath the verdant canopy of mature trees, lush tropical landscaping and vibrant bougainvillea frame charming, secluded courtyards, inviting patios, and a private swimming pool and spa. The grounds feel like a sanctuary in the heart of Sarasota, where every corner invites you to linger, from slow mornings with coffee to sunny afternoons by the pool and evenings entertaining under the Florida sky. Here, architecture and landscape come together in a way that makes this home unforgettable.
Behind the timeless exterior are meaningful upgrades, including a newer roof, two recently installed A/C units, replacement front-facing windows, and plumbing and electrical updates. Historic character and modern convenience coexist beautifully.
The coveted West of Trail setting places Southside Village's independent restaurants, cafés, and boutiques just moments away, along with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, downtown's cultural attractions, and Siesta Key's celebrated beaches. This is Old Sarasota at its finest, where established streets, mature trees, and distinctive architecture create a sense of place increasingly difficult to find.
Yet the most extraordinary qualities of The Bougainvillea House can't be measured in square footage or finishes. They're found in the history within its walls, the generations of memories made here, and a home that has evolved gracefully without losing its identity.
The Bougainvillea House isn't a reproduction of Old Sarasota. It is an authentic piece of it, and a rare chance to become part of its next chapter.
A century of character. A story still being written.
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Poinsettia Park 2
Area 34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft
Zoning RSF3
Rooms
Other Rooms Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility, Loft
Interior
Interior Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central, Electric, Natural Gas, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace true
Appliance Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Trash Compactor, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Inside
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Courtyard, Shade Shutter(s)
Parking Features Covered, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Open, Underground
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Public
View Y/N No
Water Access No
Roof Type Other,Shingle
Attached Garage true
Exposure South
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description City Limits, Paved
Entry Level Two
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 1/4 to less than 1/2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Well
Architectural Style Tudor
Structure Type Block,Stucco,Frame
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Southside Elementary
Middle Schools Brookside Middle
High Schools Sarasota High
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, Other
Membership Fee Required None
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, Other
Special Listing Condition None
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