Unique Historic Mansion for sale. Two houses across from Manatee River, Palmetto FL for $699,000
“Southern Belle” Mansion & Estate for Sale
HISTORIC RIVERFRONT AREA OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA
SOUTHERN CHARM!
PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING!
$699,000 FOR TWO HOUSES!
Beautiful two storey yellow brick Historic Mansion with 5 Bedrooms
AND
Additional detached Carriage House with 1 Bedroom!
“An extraordinary estate for the extraordinary person!”
This house was built in the early 1900s (around 1910) so it has the Southern charm and style reflecting the opulence of the era.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
Experience “Old Florida Living” in a Beautiful Historic Riverfront Neighborhood
Imagine living in a designated bird sanctuary directly across the street from the Manatee River in the National Historic District of Palmetto, Florida
Towering mature oaks create a canopy down the street, perfect for a stroll down the sidewalk or along the waterfront. Fourth Street in Palmetto is considered by many to be one of the best kept secrets of one of the most beautiful residential streets in the country.
If you are looking for a small town atmosphere with great "community" spirit, Palmetto is the place to be. Southern charm pervades in this both quiet and friendly town. The properties are well maintained and there is a strong sense of pride in conservation, as evidenced by the nearby quaint Historic Park.
A great neighborhood for walkers, you can stroll to the library, lovely community park complete with playground, public tennis courts, quaint restaurants, historic village and a beautiful large marina. Just a short stroll down Fourth street offers beautiful waterfront views!
From home it is only a short 10 minute bike ride to exotic Sneed Island with it’s 365 acre Native American preserve.
For more activity, just hop back on your bike, cross the Green Bridge, and you are in the Theatre Arts District of Bradenton, a lively and charming area with it’s restored downtown, the center of many festivities sponsored by the city.
Shopping is 5 minutes away, and in less than 30 minutes you can be on one of the finest white sand beaches in the world on the quaint island of Ana Maria! Or head over the Skyway Bridge and in 30 minutes you are on beautiful St. Petersburg Beach.
Your new home is VERY convenient to Tampa, Orlando & Sarasota, each boasting international airports.
THE LOT:
This beautiful estate sits on the corner lot of 4th street and 17th avenue.
The lot is 11,000 sq ft. .26 Acres!
The Mansion: (aprox 2800 square feet) faces towards the river on 4th street AND the Carriage House faces 17th avenue. Combined the 2 structures have a total of 6 bedrooms (each with it's own closet) and aprox 4200 sq ft of living space.
This beautiful home is truly a special place for one who loves a quiet retreat, condusive to deep thinking and creativity.
The yard is full of fruit trees, yet there is still room for your garden project or home grown vegetables.
THE MANSION:
Enjoy the splendor of “Old Florida Living” in your beautiful historic 2 storey yellow brick Southern Mansion.
This beautiful home is truly a special place for one who loves a quiet retreat, condusive to deep thinking and creativity.
This property was constructed to last, built in 1910 using heart pin and yellow brick. It is a “one of a kind” treasure.
Imagine sitting on your front porch as you enjoy fresh juice from your own orange, grapefruit, lemon, key lime and Clemetine fruit trees. Several large oak trees provide ample canopy and shade.
Some of the many features of the mansion:
2 stories tall
aprox 2800 square feet
Unique yellow brick exterior design
Period design features throughout
Spacious, bright rooms with many windows
Custom designed beautiful hardwood floors throughout
Gorgeous Formal Living Room with large fireplace and hardwood floors
Spacious Kitchen (big enough to eat in!) with Spanish tile floors, includes refrigerator, dishwasher, and flat top stove
Formal Dining Room with large windows, also has built-In shelves and spacious shelved closet
5 bedrooms: Upstairs are 4 of the bedrooms, each with cedar lined closets (Cedar-lined closets make clothes smell so nice!)
One of the bedrooms has it’s own fold down ironing board with a smaller ironing board for sleeves... (they had to do a lot of ironing 100 years ago!)
Downstairs is another large bedroom which can be used as a library or tv room.
2 Full bathrooms (1 upstairs, 1 downstairs) complete with bathtub & shower.
Sun Room or Recreational Room/ Home Office with original brick flooring and separately zoned split unit air conditioner.
Large Laundry/Utility Room complete with washer & dryer
Additional features include:
Extra Storage Space:
Downstairs there is a secret storage area hidden below the staircase
Upstairs there are 3 additional hall closets (a cedar lined linen closet, a unique “broom” closet, and 1 very long walk-in closet with built in shelves)
2 special “pass throughs” to send morning breakfast, coffee or newspaper to the master bedroom and office/ sunroom area without disturbing the occupant and other custom designs from the early 1900s!
7 Ceiling Fans
Lovely mature oaks & fruit trees on the property
Covered front Porch overlooking beautiful canopy tree-lined Fourth Street
Covered Parking for 4 cars!
There is a Carport attached to the side of the house, as well as a 2 Car Garage under the “Carriage House”.
The Carriage house also has it's own garage.
(See info on the Carriage house below)Energy Efficient:
The home has 2 Central Air Conditioning/ Heating systems, so you only need to cool the area you are using (upstairs or downstairs) which saves energy!!
There is a third “split a/c unit” for the Sunroom.
Both the sunroom and upstairs air conditioning units are about 10 years old. They were the latest models in energy efficiency.
The Carriage House:
The “Historic Carriage House”, is a detached 2 storey structure situated behind the main house.
Constructed in 1910 of yellow brick, the lower level of the Carriage house serves as a double car garage on one side and a single car garage on the other side. The upper level is a very nicely remodeled furnished apartment. This space has a wonderful rental history. It could also serve as a separate work space, perfect for wrting, reading and creativity.
It has a nice 19’ x 5’ long screened porch overlooking 17th Avenue, a charming carpeted living room 19’ x 10’, a nice sized bedroom 10’6" x 9’6", a nice kitchen with blue tile, a full bath, and two large closets.
It has faux finish painting throughout.
It is currently turnkey furnished and the furnishings are included.
FAIRLY NEW WIRING, A/C, CEILING
The Carriage House was totally rewired and a new ceiling installed in 2013.
The Mansion had the electric updated in 1989 and plumbing in 1999.
The Carriage House has it's own central heat and air conditioning system (installed in 2011).
ROOF:
The roof of both the Main House and the Carriage House was replaced in 2013.
TERMITE WARRANTY:
The home has been treated for termites and is under warranty.
SCHOOLS
The local schools are: Palmetto Elementary, Lincoln Middle, & Palmetto High School
There are several nearby universities, as well as the prestigious Ringling School of Art and New College in Sarasota
MISCELLANEOUS
Taxes $3638
Insurance: Homeowners and Wind $1957 Flood Ins $3084
Cable ready: verizon or brighthouse
Mon recycling day; Mon AND Thur trash pick up Wed & Fri yard debris pick up
RENTAL INFORMATION
The Carriage House currently rents for $995/month annually and the present tenant would love to be considered to stay on. He pays his own electricity. (It has rented for $1500/month seasonally in the past.)
The Mansion could rent for aprox. $2500-$4000/month annually.
PURCHASE PRICE:
$699,000 includes both the Mansion AND the Carriage house and a quarter acre of land the property sits on!
Can owner finance with 25% down
This beautiful historic home needs a loving family to enjoy it.
Disclaimer: I am not sure if this home is on the National Register of Historic Homes, however, the neighborhood is the official Historic District of Palmetto.
Current needs: fresh paint, some plaster work, and some windows need repair.
... A perfect retreat in a peaceful riverside historic neighborhood
for that creative buyer who needs additional studio space ... in easy reach of airport, beaches and all that the Gulf Coast has to offer.....
Address: 1700 4th St. West in Palmetto Florida 34221
Please call (941) 284-6996 or email: tahja@tahja.com with any questions and to schedule a visit to this beautiful home.
More photos and info will be uploaded in the next couple of days.