1044 VIRGINIA DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34234

Amazing 1941 pecky-cypress bungalow with metal roof on botanical garden like double lot in historic Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores neighborhood, west of trail. Two blocks to Indian Beach Park on beautiful Sarasota Bay is great for swimming, watch the sunset or drop in your kayak. Newer homes don’t have this level of materials and craftsmanship. Unique 84-yr old home has no drywall: Old-growth timber floors, walls and ceilings. Best of both worlds: charming, private and close to everything! It’s 287 ft. to Ringing College of Art & Design, 1.5 miles to downtown, minutes to gulf beaches, world class dining, nightlife, comedy club, etc. USF, New College, Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and Ringling Art Museum are just down the street. This home sustained no water or wind damage in Hurricane Milton. Parcel is approx. 13 ft. above mean sea level and home is elevated 2 ft. off the ground. 60+ stands of Kanapaha (aka Wong Chuk or Royal) bamboo act as wind breaks to protect home. This bamboo is hardy to -20 degrees, grows 60 ft. tall and is incredibly dense when mature. Coupled with existing bamboo/trees/privacy fencing, the home has very good protection from high winds. These gorgeous vintage jewel box cottages are getting very difficult to find and very expensive. Walk across the street for authentic Cuban food, Pho, Italian, funky brew-pub, coffee shop, etc. Your new home in paradise awaits your touches. You’ll love your charming, relaxing vintage home in eclectic, funky North Sarasota. Need to catch a flight? It’s 1.6 miles to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Recent $5K fire-place renovation. Convenient 1 hour drive to Tampa/St. Pete, 2.5 hrs to Orlando, and 3 hrs to Miami; Why PECKY CYPRESS? Distinctive Aesthetic -Pecky cypress has natural, irregular “pocketing” or hollow streaks caused by a fungus that attacks the tree’s heartwood. This creates a weathered, textured look that gives homes a warm, old-world character; Durability & Rot Resistance – Cypress is naturally resistant to rot, moisture, and insects (especially termites), making it ideal for humid or wet environments like FL; Low Maintenance – Because of its resistance to decay, pecky cypress requires less upkeep compared to other wood types; Historical & Coastal Appeal – Pecky cypress was commonly used in older FL homes, particularly in the 1920s-50s, and is associated with classic Southern, coastal, and even mid-century architecture; Unique & High-End Appeal – It’s not mass-produced like other woods, so it adds a custom, one-of-a-kind touch to homes, making them feel more luxurious and distinctive.