Location: Englewood Beach is on Manasota Key, an 11-mile long barrier island of unspoiled beaches. This community is north of Fort Myers and Naples, Florida, and south of Tampa, Sarasota, and Venice, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico / west coast of Florida, USA. This is an island community with a relaxed lifestyle. There are local restaurants and shops, and the wonderful restaurants and boutique shops of Venice are a few miles away. You're 40 minutes or less from major shopping centers and an hour or less from downtown Sarasota or Fort Myers. You'd be about 2 hours from Tampa and 3 hours from Fort Lauderdale, on Florida's east coast near Miami. Stump Pass State Park is just south of the area, with its nature walks and sea turtle observation areas. Fish for tarpon, snook, and many other types of fish depending on the season - fish right from the beach or join a charter group.

Description: The history buffs say that this Englewood Beach community was built as a corporate retreat center. There are rustic cottages on the beach, as well as more substantial beach homes like this one. Each property has its own deeded beach access. The courtyard design of this house gives you a nice separation of the owners' home from the guest suite on the opposite side of the swimming pool. There is plenty of space to sit in the sun or in the shade, overlooking the tropical plants in the back yard. Pick your own Key Limes and enjoy one of our local favorites - Key Lime Pie! The unique design has architectural interest with it's high windows and mix of textures. Come and see for yourself!

Statistics:

• Custom designed plan with over 1900 square feet of air conditioned living area.
• The 15' x 18' living room has high beamed ceiling and unique top quality furnishings.
• Both the living room and kitchen are open to the 10' x 10' dining room space.
• The open 7' x 14' kitchen with a convenient breakfast bar overlooks the living room and dining space.
• The owners' suite overlooking the pool is 13' x 15' plus bath and walk-in closet space.
• The guest bedroom is 12' x 12' and has its own private bathroom and separate water heater.
• There is also a pool bathroom that has access to the 41' x 25' screened area around the pool.
• The loft area overlooks the living and dining area and is large enough for a daybed and office.
• Tropical foliage includes palm trees, a Key Lime tree, an orange tree, and a mango tree.
• Nearly 1/4 acre, the lot size is approximately 100' x 117' plus its deeded beach access.
• Fresh, appealing turnkey furnishings and newer stainless steel appliances are included.
• Attached 2-car garage for secure storage of beach toys and cars.
• Just bring your suitcase and toothbrush!
• $ 475,000