5401 27th Ave., Gulfport, FL 33707

The Sunshine House, A beautiful 1940 Florida bungalow totally restored with modern amenities. This unique “mini-estate” also has a second structure on the property with a fully restored mother-in-law apartment above a huge double garage and utility area. The apartment is on separate water and electric meters which could be used for rental income depending on the owner's wants/needs. Extreme care was taken to preserve the integrity of the pre-war structures and architectural style, and no expense was spared on this beautiful piece of property. Sitting on a large corner lot, this unique property in the eclectic community of Gulfport, has all one could want – style, amenities, convenience, and perhaps most important, livability. This is not simply a “house”, it is a home! It is one block east and one block north of the Beach Blvd. Business district of restaurants and shops, yet is removed from the hustle and bustle and very quiet. A few more blocks to the south and you are at the public beach, easily within walking or bicycle distance. The performing arts building and public library are only a block away. Caddy corner is a public park with a playground, tennis courts, and a dog walk area. The home sits on a corner lot and greets you with a large open front porch with a wood plank ceiling. Open the front door to see the beautifully refinished original hardwood floors and open floor plan. Living room is large with a convenient bar to the kitchen, the kitchen is all new with shaker style cabinets, granite tops and stainless steal appliances. Off the kitchen and living room you have an open dining area. Master bedroom has a new en-suite bathroom with tile floors, vanity, large shower with subway tile and glass enclosure, Walk-in closet with closet organizers. Guest bedroom has a walk-in closet and shares a newly remodeled hall bath. Out back you have a fenced in yard and access to the oversized garage. Above the garage you have a totally remodeled 1 bedroom apartment, original wood floors, new kitchen and bathroom. Improvements and appointments are listed below, and are consistent in both structures. New roofs on both house and apartment, New HVAC systems, New Water heaters, New Kitchen and Baths in both the main house and apartment, New plumbing including fixtures throughout house and apartment, New electric most of house and all of apartment and garage, Independent electric service and water/sewer to house and apartment, All damaged structural wood found was replaced, Magnificent 82 year old original oak floors restored, Hurricane vinyl impact windows throughout, Inside laundry in main house and in utility area of garage for apartment, Closet systems in all closets, Interior trim package to include craftsman doors, baseboard, shoe molding, Restored original front door with leaded glass to main house remains, New cabinetry throughout, New granite countertops throughout, New appliances in both house and apartment, New paint inside and out, Approximately 8'6” ceiling hight in main house, Vaulted tongue and groove pine ceiling on front porch of main house, Cuban style “broken” multi colored quarry tile on front porch deck, 2nd story covered porch on front of apartment, New irrigation system and landscaping, New white PVC perimeter fencing, Paver driveway and walkways, New automatic garage doors, Coquina pilaster caps at entry, Termite Warranty currently in effect. A Must see Home!