931 VIRGINIA DR Sarasota, FL 34234

An Indian Beach treasure six doors up from the Sarasota Bay where you can enjoy kayaking and sunsets. To be so close to the water yet above the flood zone - makes this property very desirable. The home sits on a 11,543 sq ft private tree canopied lot with lush Florida native landscaping. Dine under the trees and enjoy the surrounding nature -hard to believe you’re in the city. Originally built in 1948, the home has had extensive upgrades over the years. The charm starts with a covered front porch leading inside to pine and oak flooring throughout and generous natural light from every room. New PGT impact windows were installed in 2020. The spacious private master suite has a fireplace, a large walk in closet and newly updated master bath. In the kitchen there is a natural gas stove and a few steps down through the family room are sliding glass doors leading to a screened in pool deck surrounded by a tropical garden. Follow the path to the studio/workshop with adjacent 2 car garage that sits apart from the house. There is plenty of room for your kayaks and other water toys as there is an extra driveway in the front of the main house. Virginia Dr is a sought after popular location for its Bayfront access and walkablity to neighborhood eateries and a café’s as well as the Ringling College. Indian Beach -Sapphire Shores neighborhood is located just north of downtown Sarasota, Siesta, Lido & Longboat Keys and west of UTC. It attracts those who have an appreciation for natural beauty, history and culture. John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Asolo Theater of Performing Arts, New College, The Ringling School of Art & Design & Jungle Gardens are all nearby and add character to this neighborhood.