A rare opportunity West of the Trail in quaint Southside Village, the perfect Sarasota neighborhood, home to restaurants, shops and entertainment, a mere mile to downtown Sarasota.Close to everything, a quick drive to St. Armand’s Circle, Lido and Siesta Key Beach. Near the highly coveted Southside Elementary School, this neighborhood offers super walkability to beautiful Selby Gardens, the Sarasota bayfront, Marina Jacks and Sarasota’s vibrant downtown.A premier location consisting of two lots, totalling 14,750 sq. ft. with reclaimed water irrigation. This beautifully maintained home has all of the old historic Florida charm as it welcomes you into a tropical paradise of your very own. Entering this warm and inviting home, you are welcomed by a large comfy living room which boasts a beautiful original woodburning fireplace with terra cotta tile throughout the living areas. A tastefully renovated kitchen with granite will appeal to the chef in all of us. The split bedroom plan offers a master bedroom with an ensuite bath and a fully remodeled guest bath.Enjoy the serene tropical garden views in the backyard from the multitude of windows in the sun room. You'll enjoy the outdoors with its wonderful screened lanai and a heated pool with plenty of covered space for outdoor dining. The backyard area has beautiful, mature, lush and lighted tropical landscaping that gives wonderful privacy and is perfect for relaxing as you listen to the birds, entertaining friends and family dinners with an accent on the Florida lifestyle. Features include updated electric and plumbing, new a/c in 2019, recently painted inside and out, newer roof 2014 and new engineered wood flooring in all bedrooms. A two car garage with access from both sides enables you to house all your cars and recreational vehicles. Home includes a one year American Home Shield Warranty. Furniture is available for purchase.This home is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Come see the possibilities!