1829 BOUGAINVILLEA ST, SARASOTA

The Bougainvillea House is a splendid Tudor Revival meticulously renovated in 2006 exuding charm and elegance located on three lots within walking distance to South Side School and Village. The elegant interiors reminiscent of "Yesteryear" include the historic living room that highlights one of the three fireplaces, quaint dining room & den plus two gracious second floor guest suites which seamlessly combines with "Today's" family room, kitchen with butler's pantry, 1st floor master suite with his and her baths & garden patio. Brazilian cherry and authentic oak wood floors add to the homes period character. Additional living areas feature a 15x13 study/possible 5th bedroom off a guest room, a 10x26 loft/ study in the master with storage and 13x14 additional dining area off family room. Lovingly referred to as the garden(family)room natural light filters through the French doors reflecting on the high beam ceilings and Italian stone fireplace with hidden flat screen TV. A stunning custom built-in period piece accomodates a bar, serving and your fine china. Stonework around the pool area and summer kitchen provides the architectural continuity that leads to the separate "storybook" guest house.It's masterfully designed with a sitting room off the bedroom, open deck, kitchenette and bath. Below is a 2-car garage, 1 covered parking space, a/c storage, and plenty of guest parking on the brick paver areas and driveway. Note list of exclusions. A rare opportunity to go back in time when "living was easy".