THE SEASHELL HOME... CHARMING, UPDATED POOL HOME IN WEST BRADENTON - JUST 7 MILES TO HOLMES BEACH!
This lovely 1960s home is located in Tropical Highlands, a NON-HOA subdivision, and Flood Zone X. Approx 10 miles from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, with convenient access to public transportation, 31 private schools, golf courses, hospitals, emergency facilities, Anna Maria Island beaches, boat launches just 1.6 miles away, dining, shopping and attractions.
Exterior Features:
• Approx 0.32 acres (102' x 135') w/mature landscaping, bougainvillea, bamboo, fig and banana trees, manicured lawn and rubber mulch.
• Extra yard space with potential for a private putting green or bocce ball court.
• Fencing on all four sides, combining wood and metal.
• Wide seashell driveway along the west side leads to the main entrance and covered front porch. The spacious west-side yard, accessible through a front gate, offers room for RVs, boats, cars, etc.
• Front yard drainage pipes with protective filter socks, plus rocks and pebbles in select areas to help manage runoff.
• Private fiberglass pool (approximately 15' x 14.6'), deck lighting, outdoor cooking area, fire pit and BBQ grill.
• Covered, open-air rear porch (approximately 22' x 7') and east-side coffee/wine area. Rear patio & pool drains are being replaced with new drains featuring removable tops for easier cleaning.
• Resin garden shed (approx 10' x 14') with decorative windows, prewired for electricity.
• Workshop (approx 13' x 7') w/electricity, A/C & windows, offering potential hobby, workshop or home-office space, subject to applicable requirements.
• Exterior pool shower w/plumbing in place & pebble stones to manage runoff.
Interior Features:
Inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright's approach to integrating nature and open, accessible spaces, this home offers room for gatherings and entertaining.
• 1,656 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; approximately 1,950 total sq. ft.
• Abundant natural light, recessed lighting and additional fixtures.
• Restored, well-maintained original neutral terrazzo flooring throughout.
• Spacious living room with built-in nooks and bookshelves, gas fireplace and two sets of single-light French-style glass doors leading to the patio and pool.
• Statement single-light front door; interior doors complement the window style.
• Kitchen with five levels of lighting, generous countertop space, cabinetry & modern-style ceiling fan.
• Dining room with single-light double French glass doors leading to the east-side porch.
• Indoor laundry with full-size side-by-side electric washer and gas dryer, plus a concealed ironing center and additional storage.
• Masonry and stucco exterior, roof overhangs of at least 24", rain gutters & county utilities.
• 100-gallon propane tank supplies the water heater, fireplace and gas dryer.
• Two 55-gallon rain barrels collect downspout water for lawn irrigation, garden areas & patio plants.
Upgrades 2026:
• New primary bathroom with curb-free shower, smart toilet, heated towel bar, Bluetooth shower speaker/fan/light & enclosed medicine cabinet mirror w/lighting.
• Fresh interior paint throughout.
• Remodeled second bathroom with curb-free shower, teak shower floors & terrazzo-marble rain shower.
• Refinished approximately 1,250 sq. ft. of terrazzo flooring.
2025:
• New HVAC system in 2025 with a 10-year warranty.
• Architectural shingles on both roofs with a 50-year warranty in 2024.
