1855 Oak St., Sarasota, FL 34236

Great Gatsby! Visualize living in this splendid Circa 1926 Spanish Revival residence designed by Thomas Reed Martin and built by Owen Burns. Mr. Martin was a renowned Sarasota architect who designed over 500 Sarasota residences during the Roaring Twenties. This home served as Mr. Martin’s personal residence and offers much of his design inspiration in the charming downtown Washington Park district. Impeccably maintained, and recently updated to fit your lifestyle while preserving its timeless charm. Too many upgrades to mention, however, the chef’s kitchen was magnificently renovated. Savor meal preparation while overlooking the courtyard pool, detached guest suite with enchanting 8 foot waterfall. Admire the view from every window overlooking the pool, the tropical landscaping or courtyard. High ceilings convey an air of elegance, gas fireplace gives it warmth, accent pecky cypress wood ceiling beams and French doors give it character. One can enjoy the privacy of downtown living as this home is surrounded with a perimeter wall. True to its period, the residence has original restored heart of pine hardwood floors throughout most of the dwelling. Furthermore, each of the three bedroom suites is separated from other living quarters, with the master bedroom on the first floor. New tropical landscaping pampered by a Selby Gardens arborist complete with a micro irrigation system and landscape lighting. If you are a romantic, then you have to see this house.