Under contract-accepting backup offers. A rare opportunity to own 1.2 acres in the heart of Sarasota. Country style living but Close to everything - airport - UTC downtown - St Armand's - - Beaches - Museums - Galleries - Theatre - schools - medical - churches This property located in Desoto Acres was built in 1972 - and in 2017/2018 the old Florida cottage was completely gutted down to the studs - new plumbing , new electric, new walls,ceilings, roof, brick wood burning fireplace , New Halo 5 whole house water filtration system , New kitchen with appliances And new bathrooms both with walk in showers A cozy but spacious primary suite plus a study/den. And - 2 baths A unique cottage whether you live there or make it a vacation home Or Mother in law suite - and if you want to add a bigger residence Plenty of space Enter in the front door into the Living Room Which has a rustic feature wall and wood burning fireplace and opens to the Dining area and Kitchen The spacious Master suite bath has a clawfoot tub Double vanity and walk in shower . The guest bath With a walk in shower is Adjacent to the kitchen . Off the kitchen is a panel door that Opens to a large Laundry/Pantry/ Storage room French doors Off the kitchen open to a bonus room -- Which also has a rustic feature wall . This room could be an office or den Or add a closet Or armoire and make it a second bedroom From this room a glass panel door opens to the covered back patio and the caged solar heated pool. There is a fenced area for a pet too An access door opens to the back of the property Which had a barn a shed a covered building for RV or Boat plus 2 other buildings This Property offers plenty of space A great in town convenient private location Your very own piece of paradise To build on and just enjoy the privacy and nature. No deed restrictions & No HOA!