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RARE opportunity to own a West Bradenton Mid-Century Modern GEM! BONUS = TWO GARAGES! There is some Florida old-school magic in this home,..you can feel it. Lush, tropical, fully-fenced OVERSIZED LOT (.37 acre) brimming with flowers, herbs, native plants, fruit trees, bamboo,..and more! Truly a gardener’s paradise. Hard-to-find, unique property has a 2-car ATTACHED and a 2-car DETACHED garage with high ceilings, electricity and 3 windows for light and air flow. Detached garage is currently being used a workshop. Possibilities galore - Artist studio, welder's workshop, woodworking,....boats, toys, large equipment,..extra cars or extra storage. SPECIAL - Detached garage can potentially be converted into an ADU, Accessory Dwelling unit, Studio, In-Law Suite or Garage Apartment. (Buyer and Buyer's Agent are responsible to verify and confirm any claims or possibilities.) Call Manatee County. This charmer has been lovingly maintained with original hardwood floors and FL style jalousie windows. Serene green garden views are everywhere from every room! The screened front porch is perfect for watching the world pass by along side a butterfly garden, muhly grass, wild spinach, wild lantana, various plumeria, Norfolk pine, pineapples, beautyberry, umbrella tree, silver buttonwood,...and many other xeriscaping plants that need less water. Let’s talk about - NO HOA! Got chickens? Bring them. From the front,..a curved garden pathway leads you to the raised screened front porch and front door. Once inside,..you are captivated by the light and garden views. Neutral walls with original built-ins offer attractive space to show off your art and style. Updated kitchen features granite countertops, generous cabinetry, a tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Two bedrooms and 1.5 baths complete the home, with vintage bathroom tile and a pink bathtub preserving a touch of its mid-century personality. (Half bath is located in garage with laundry.) Outside, discover a garden cultivated with care: Mature palms including foxtail, fishtail, cocoanut, cardboard and sago. Flowering tropical plants include plumbago, native salvia and more plumeria among salvaged winding brick and gravel paths. Loquat, lemon and olive tree and a fig tree. Banana, bromeliads, jatropha, dracena and a staghorn fern complement the yard. A raised wooden deck located on left side of yard perfect for tiki lights and garden entertaining. Needs a little TLC and imagination. A patio and long garden slate path offer symmetrical structure to the space. On right side of yard,..there is a large flat, open side space near the detached garage full of possibilities for a pool, dog run, chicken coop, playgym, etc. A large broad driveway adds everyday convenience with a private artsy wooden entrance to the detached garage. Practical updates include a 2024 HVAC and a 2023 ROOF on the detached garage. Enjoy the premium West Bradenton location with access to Anna Maria Island’s celebrated white-sand beaches and nearby shops, restaurants and public boat launching at Warner’s Bayou. Whether your happy place is tending a garden,...being a creative and making something by hand,...or spending a day on the water, this property gives you ample room to explore and enjoy it. Truly a place to call home, relax and create,…a home for the soul. Take a tour and feel the magic for yourself.
