SEE REALTOR REMARKS AND ATTACHMENTS BEFORE SHOWING! Come take a look inside this charming and surprisingly spacious 1,198 sf Old Florida style home. Open and bright with vaulted ceilings, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home would make a delightful first home, annual or short-term rental (located in Sarasota city limits). The rooms are spacious and inviting. Enter the home into the lower level foyer with built-in shelving and two steps up to the main living area. The living room has wood laminate flooring and a wood burning fireplace, currently covered up, which would add another level of charm to the open main living area. The kitchen has wood cabinets, wood laminate flooring and an adjacent open dining area. Across the hall is bedroom 1 with a built-in closet, wood laminate flooring and windows overlooking the side yard. The bathroom has a dresser-style vanity with vessel sink, tiled tub/shower walls and alcove for the commode. Just off the bath is a large utility room with tiled flooring, washer & dryer hookup, and hot water heater. The utility room is large enough consider adding an additional bath or ½ bath. Bedroom 2 at the rear of the home has tile flooring, vaulted ceiling, built-in closet, and a small loft space (approx. 7'x 7'). This bedroom has beautiful etched glass double doors opening onto the back yard. The yard is in need of some TLC, but has a number of palms and is fenced. In 2011 this home was renovated back to a single family home, as it had been used as an illegal duplex. Wood laminate flooring was added in 2012, AC with new ducting in 2011, new roof 2011, plus updated electrical and plumbing in 2011. Located just minutes from Downtown Sarasota, the Airport, Bradenton and the University corridor, this home close to everything, included Indian Beach Park, beaches, shopping and dining.