$1,578,000
2605 Desoto Road Sarasota, FL 34234
For Sale MLS# A4634295
5 beds 5 baths 5,958 sq ft Single Family
Details for 2605 Desoto Road
MLS# A4634295
Description for 2605 Desoto Road, Sarasota, FL, 34234
MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATE IN THE HEART OF TOWN...You will fall in love with this 5950 square foot RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built in DeSoto Acres on 2.18 Acres and only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter through the stately gated entrance you are greeted with engaging curb appeal and a beautiful brick courtyard. The 3,000 square foot main home was built with high ceilings, crown molding, terrazzo flooring and has THREE Ensuites, a huge living room & dining room, oversized kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and a wonderful Florida room with vistas of the 32'x16' caged pool. There is a 3000+/- square foot addition connected with a vestibule and creating a rear courtyard around the pool patio. This additional space includes a huge family/rec room, banquet hall size kitchen, two additional bedrooms, storage room and a room with a private entrance that could be an office, another bedroom or what ever one needs. A TOTAL OF 5958 heated and cooled square feet, 5+ bedrooms (could be up to 7 bedrooms) and 4.5 baths, 2 kitchens, a two car garage, 2 car carport, large chicken coop or dog kennel, huge screened and shaded orchid garden and a concrete and mosaic koi pond. Your new estate has been very well preserved and has a 4.5 year old tile roof, Reverse osmosis/water filtration, central vacuum, new well pump and multiple hard wired smoke detectors. A great home for the extended family, or home office/business, etc. DeSoto Acres is a community of "Like size lots" only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota; it is a registered bird sanctuary and has an County overlay allowing horses, goats, chicken and roosters. Close to downtown Sarasota, Bradenton & I-75/UTC. You won't believe your eyes!
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Lot Size: 2.18 Acres
Square Feet: 5,958 sq ft
Year Built: 1968
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
Construction: Brick,Block
Construction Display: New Construction
Subdivision: Desoto Acres
Builder: RUTH RICHMOND
Foundation: Slab
County: Sarasota
Construction Status: New Construction
School Information
Elementary: Emma E. Booker Elementary
Middle: Booker Middle
High: Booker High
Room Information
Main Floor
Bonus Room: 11x12
Kitchen: 24x24
Dining Room: 14x21
Living Room: 16x30
Foyer: 8x8
Office: 11x19
Bedroom 5: 10x14
Bedroom 4: 10x14
Great Room: 20x31
Primary Bedroom: 14x16
Primary Bedroom: 14x19
Florida Room: 12x27
Lower Floor
Bedroom 3: 11x15
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 4
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Inside, In Garage, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Interior Features
Appliances: Water Softener, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Built-In Oven, Water Purifier
Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Porcelain Tile,Terrazzo
Doors/Windows: Window Treatments, Blinds
Accessibility: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Hallway(s)
Additional Interior Features: Window Treatments, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Separate/Formal Living Room, Crown Molding
Utilities
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Other Utilities: Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,High Speed Internet Available
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Electric, Central
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Description: Circular Driveway, Covered, Garage Door Opener, driveway, Garage, Off Street
Roof: Tile
Pool: Gunite, In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Screen Enclosure
Lot View: Park/Greenbelt,Pool,Trees/Woods
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Rain Gutters, Outdoor Shower, Courtyard, Front Porch, Deck, Patio, Screened, Flat, Level, Cleared, Near Public Transit, Rural Lot
Out Buildings: Storage, Shed(s), Kennel/Dog Run, Greenhouse, Guest House
Community Features
Community Features: Sidewalks
Security Features: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
Driving Directions
From Tuttle Road and DeSoto Road head WEST on DeSOTO Road to home on the right. The gate will be opened for your appointment.
Financial Considerations
Terms: Cash,Conventional
Tax/Property ID: 0022160001
Tax Amount: 6442
Tax Year: 2023
Price Changes
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2025 04.41 PM | $1,578,000 |
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