515 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, Florida
List Price: $2,499,000
MLS Number: A4613419

Welcome to Downtown Sarasota's Historic Laurel Park. A hidden gem within the bustling city, offering a perfect blend of traditional design and coastal charm. This exceptional residence, built in 2018 presents an opportunity for urban living in a serene walkable neighborhood. Upon entering, one is greeted by wood flooring, plank ceilings, and enhanced baseboards and crown molding. Encompassing a flexible floorplan, the main house is complemented by a guest house above the two-car garage. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen is adorned with top-of-the-line appliances including a 6-burner Thermador Professional gas range, Mid Continent Cabinetry and quartz waterfall countertops. The kitchen seamlessly flows into the great room featuring a wood plank vaulted ceiling and sliding glass doors leading out to the covered lanai, offering a perfect blend of indoor/outdoor living. The first-floor primary suite is a haven boasting a tray ceiling with wood plank, French doors to the lanai, two walk-in custom California closets, and a spa-inspired bathroom with a large dual vanity, walk-in shower and freestanding soaking tub. Upstairs, a central loft serves as the perfect bonus room or media room, while two additional large bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide ample space. The studio apartment above the garage serves as the fourth bedroom, complete with a full bathroom and a private entry, making it the ideal space for guests, an art studio, or home office. The outdoor oasis is a refreshing retreat featuring a natural tone travertine deck that leads to a heated pool with waterfall feature. An outdoor kitchen, nestled under a wood pergola, is fully equipped with a built-in grill, beverage refrigerator, and sink. The covered lanai, equipped with electronic retractable screens, seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living. Fully fenced outdoor entertaining area, along with an electric gate on the driveway, ensures privacy and security. Additional: high impact windows and doors, window treatments throughout, smart home devices, reverse osmosis water filtration system, wired ethernet throughout, new pool pump (May 2023), new pool heater (March 2022), and new mini-split a/c unit in guest house above garage (Dec 2023). Historic Laurel Park is a walkable neighborhood, offering easy access to grocery stores, Bayfront Park, Downtown Farmers Market, shopping, dining, and cultural entertainment. This downtown oasis presents an unparalleled opportunity to embrace a vibrant urban lifestyle within a serene and picturesque community.