If you'd love to live downtown but don't want the million dollar plus price, this home in the Downtown Fringe might be the perfect solution! 1.5 miles from the center of downtown Sarasota puts the culture that Sarasota is known for at your fingertips. Fine dining, shopping, theaters, art, entertainment, Opera & much more await you. Award-winning Siesta Beach is 7 miles away. St. Armand’s Circle & Lido Beach are just over the magnificent Ringling Bridge. It's no wonder that this area is one of the most desirable in all of Sarasota. The home is your quiet Oasis away from City Life. Iron Gates are your entry into a private fenced-in backyard with a spacious deck for outdoor dining & entertaining. The inside of the property has a wide open gathering spot with kitchen, dining and living room. The home also features engineered hardwood & tile throughout. A spacious lanai is accessed from the dining area & master BR. The 3rd & 4th bedrooms can be an in-law suite, guest quarters, or home office with it’s own separate entrance & private patio. There are still some upgrades that could be done for the home & the owner is considering taking the home off the market, making improvements & raising the price. This is an opportunity for you to buy it at the current price and make this home your own.