Homeowner Association Fee annual $50. Homestead taxes $1550, insurance $1400
Quaint beauty with quality amenities: An open floor plan - Foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen and Florida room give views of screened porch and Florida friendly gardens.
Appliances: dishwasher, Roper side-by-side refrigerator, GE gas range, microwave range hood, under-sink filtered drinking water system, Insinkerator garbage disposal, Kenmore extra large capacity washer and Kenmore ex lrg cap. gas dryer. Laundry area has a laundry tub. Overhead Door Co. automatic garage door, Amana heat pump , Norwitz gas tankless water heater. Window-Pro double pane insulated windows tilt in for easy cleaning and are rated for safety for up to stage 4 hurricanes, lifetime guarantee, transferrable once.
Dishwasher 2011, HouseRepainted 2009, Refrigerator 2006, Double drive added 2003, Windows, Lifetime Warranty 2004, Screened Porch added 2009, Galvanized Steel Garage Door 1999, Aluminum soffit and faschia 1999, Permatron Permanent Air Cleaner, Bamboo Floor, 30 yr 2008, Tankless Gas Water Heater 2010, Roof, 25 year Smart Choice 1999, Gas Range 2010, A/C Heat Pump 2003, Microwave Range Hood 2010, Washer 2007
Gardeners’ Delight: Special care was taken to use plants hardy in Florida’s climate. Abundant shade, a screened porch, 2 patios, small pond and a view of the neighborhood lake create your own oasis. Room for pool installation.
Going Green: Propane gas stove makes cooking during any power outage possible; gas clothes dryer and gas tankless water heater eliminate energy waste from the two highest household energy users; sustainable bamboo wood floors; terrazzo floors reduce a/c expense , water reduction energy-star toilets; rain barrel, small composter and 3 earth boxes allow planting vegetables and herbs. Extensive, Florida garden shrubs and trees provide cleaner air quality outside. Windows are double pane tinted insulated windows. As well as reducing energy expense, they eliminate sound pollution from outside. Power bill ran highest – $95, lowest - $36. Water bill runs $40 - $50. Propane gas fill annual $290
Storage: Extended one-car garage with workbench, work area, tool storage, ample storage includes a 4 X 6 storage room.; outside fenced storage area is large enough for waste cans, propane tank, large lawn equipment and more; oversized hallway linen closet, triple closet in second bedroom; walk-in closet in master bedroom.
Safety: Grab bars are in both shower and tub. Motion sensor lights in both front and back. Fire detectors are in bedroom area, kitchen, and garage. Deadbolt locks on all exterior doors. All rooms meet current fire code with easy egress window height; windows have double locks, do not shatter, are hurricane proof to 140 mph winds and they carry a fully transferable lifetime warranty on all windows and screens. There is a complete set of galvanized steel hurricane shutters; heavy steel garage door; and house is solid concrete block construction.
Close-in location: Located in a walkable community in the close-in and sought-after Gulf Gate subdivision which is 2 miles from the beach. In 2011, the Siesta Key beach received the #1 rated beach in America. Gulf Gate has a Golf Course and its own Village Shops consisting of restaurants, children’s and women’s stores, pubs, hair stylists, commercial offices, and more, even a car wash, dry cleaner and laundromat. Within 1 mile radius you will find grocery stores, gas stations, athletic clubs, ice cream shops, hardware stores, bakeries, Westfield Sarasota Square Mall (1.2 mile), and more.
Culture - There is the Sarasota Symphony Orchestra, several theatres to catch wonderful plays, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center featuring nationally known performers, a dinner theatre, an aquarium, G.Wiz- a hands on science museum and exotic Gardens. Florida history museums and estates are close by. Cultural events abound for the enjoyment of the entire community. A downtown commute is a short 7 mile drive or a pleasant 35 minute city bus ride ($1.25 or senior $.60) Beach parking is free..
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