3012 DESOTO RD Sarasota, FL 34234
5 Beds
2 Baths
3,470 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,470 sqft
Price per Sqft $345
Subdivision Desoto Acres
MLS Listing ID A4678237
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1957
Annual Tax Amount $1,143
Lot Size 2.390 Acres
Acres 2.39
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Step inside the main house, a historic gem built in 1957, offering 3,470 square feet of character and warmth. Adorned with terrazzo floors, smooth ceilings, two inviting stone fireplaces, and warm wood paneling, this home exudes the timeless charm characteristic of properties of its era. With five spacious bedrooms and a den equipped with a Murphy bed—often utilized as a sixth bedroom—there's ample space for family and guests. The large pool, enclosed in an elevated cage installed in 2012, invites you to relax and enjoy the view of the expansive surrounding property and spectacular canopy trees. The large on-property pond offers peaceful spaces for quiet reflection and the enjoyment of its natural beauty. * * *
The delightful 1,000-square-foot guest house, built in 1994 and fully renovated just three years ago, features one bedroom and a full bath, making it perfect for visitors or as a private retreat. * * *
Among the 3 additional on-site buildings, you'll find a self-contained, air-conditioned atomic bomb shelter with a ½ bath that dates back to the 1950s (remember the Cold War or the Bay of Pigs?) - - - it is still fully functional today; a handy storage shed; and, even though the home is connected to public water, the water utility building houses a water pump, ensuring you have reliable access to water in any emergency. * * *
This property has a rich history, having served as an auxiliary rectory for Catholic priests for decades. The expansive property provides a serene sense of seclusion - - - and with 14 strategically placed security cameras, an unparalleled sense of safety. * * *
All the windows are hurricane-strength, the pool was just resurfaced in 2023, and the inclusion of an electric car charger in the two-car garage adds to the property's modern conveniences. Offered with most furnishings included, this home is not just a place to live but a unique lifestyle opportunity. Its distinctive character has even attracted the attention of television, with an episode of "Cops" filmed inside, making it a part of pop culture lore. Don't miss your chance to own this remarkable estate!
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Desoto Acres
Area 34234 - Sarasota
Zoning RE1
Rooms
Other Rooms Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Stone Counters, Window Treatments
Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Slate, Terrazzo
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Furnishings Furnished
Fireplace true
Appliance Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lighting, Private Mailbox
Parking Features Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool In Ground, Pool Sweep, Screen Enclosure
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Public
Waterfront Description Pond
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Yes
Water Access Desc Pond
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Attached Garage true
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, In County
Entry Level One
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 2 to less than 5
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Block,Stucco
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Emma E. Booker Elementary
Middle Schools Booker Middle
High Schools Booker High
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Membership Fee Required Optional
Special Listing Condition None
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