3300 Mineola Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239

This is a rare opportunity to own a half-acre property on an island in Phillippi Creek with 458 feet of water frontage. The 1950s mid-century home built and occupied by Roland King, the developer of Southgate, is spacious (2,701 sq. ft) yet comfortable while affording opportunities for changes to suit the buyers tastes. Entering the property via a long shell driveway bordered by a huge live oak and other mature plantings, reveals a private, peaceful setting. The single story ranch home has appeal with its broad overhanging roof, river rock siding, and attached garage that faces at an angle to the front of the house. The front door opens to the main living room with fireplace set in a wall of the same river rock and a bank of windows. The windows overlook the outside patio, kidney shaped pool, creek, and rear yard.nThe living room flows into an open dining area and kitchen with stainless appliances, solid wood cabinets, granite counter top, and island.nTo the right of this main room is a hallway leading to the primary bedroom (with sliding glass doors to the rear patio), an unfinished multi-purpose room, and full updated bathroom. Both rooms have walk-in closets. To the left of the main living area are two multi-purpose rooms, with closets, full updated bath, and a hallway with laundry/utility area that connects to a separate guest or stand alone living area. This area includes space for a kitchenette (now with refrigerator and sink), living room (with sliding glass doors to t