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Sarasota,FL 34236
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,949 sqft
Price per Sqft $407
Subdivision Central Park Sub
MLS Listing ID A4644435
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1935
Annual Tax Amount $4,949
Lot Size 6,534 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The Boathouse & Lighthouse – A Legacy Property in the Heart of Sarasota.
Discover two of Sarasota's most iconic and imaginative residences—The Boathouse and The Lighthouse—nestled in the vibrant, walkable neighborhood of Gillespie Park. Built in 1933 by master boat builder Oliver Blackburn for Arthur Rowe, former yacht captain to John Ringling and William Selby, this property is a rare fusion of history, artistry, and lifestyle.
The Boathouse is a spacious 2BR/2BA home designed to resemble a livable vessel on land, complete with sunlit living spaces, a modern kitchen, and a spiral staircase leading to a private owner's suite with balcony. The adjacent Lighthouse, a charming 1BR/1BA vertical residence, features three levels including a top-floor observation room—ideal for a studio, office, or creative retreat.
Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and just blocks from downtown Sarasota's dining, arts, and the waterfront Bay Park, this property is a dream for investors, creatives, and history lovers alike. Currently operating as unique rentals, the homes flexible use potential—live in one, rent the other, or reimagine both.
This is more than real estate—it's a storybook legacy waiting to be continued.
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Central Park Sub
Area 34236 - Sarasota
Zoning DTN
Interior
Heating Central,Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Ceramic Tile,Wood
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside
Exterior
Exterior Feature French Doors
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available,Cable Available,Electricity Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Roof Type Membrane
Building
Story 3
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Frame,Wood Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Alta Vista Elementary
Middle Schools Booker Middle
High Schools Booker High
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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