1684 6Th St Sarasota Florida 34236

This 1920's Craftsman Bungalow has the charm and history that you won't find in a new build. The large front porch is a great gathering place or a relaxing spot to enjoy the Sunday paper. The open living space is light and bright with lots of windows and hardwood floors, it consists of a kitchen with concrete countertops, a dining room, living room with a fireplace and a 1/2 bath on the main floor. The graceful staircase leads you to the upper level where you will find 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. The backyard is a garden paradise where you can enjoy several butterfly and Florida native plants. Most recent improvements are natural gas hot water heater new May-2024, HVAC (2022), Exterior Paint (2022), Irrigation system (2023), including some repairs on the exterior trim, siding and roof. Conveniently located the highly desirable Gillespie Park neighborhood, a unique, front-porch community graced with both historic homes and new construction. Just steps away you will find the walkable Rosemary District, a hip neighborhood with artisan cafes and modern bistros. It is the only downtown neighborhood with a ten-acre park that includes a tennis & pickle ball court, a scenic pond, a dog park and gorgeous trees. The neighborhood zoning, DTN Live/Work, was put in place in 2006 and allows for a three-story home and a 600sqft. accessory dwelling unit/detached garage. Living in this neighborhood easily allows for enjoyable walks to downtown Sarasota - so whether you're strolling to the Farmers Market on a Saturday morning, enjoying an evening at a world-class restaurant, or admiring the sunset sky over the Bayfront, the best of this city is right at your doorstep.