Price Improvement | Own a Sarasota Landmark in Gillespie Park
Now offered at a compelling new price, this one of a kind propertyThe Boathouse & The Lighthouseis a rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized architectural gem in Sarasotas walkable Gillespie Park neighborhood. Featured on HGTVs Zillow Gone Wild, this iconic compound blends history, artistry, and income potential in a way few properties across the country can match.
Built in 1933 by master boatbuilder Oliver Blackburn for Captain Arthur Rowewho served both John Ringling and William Selbythis property is a tribute to Sarasotas maritime legacy. The Boathouse and Lighthouse were designed as a land based accomodation between a houseboat and a traditional home, and today they stand as a testament to creative living and historic preservation.
The Boathouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sunlit living spaces, a modern kitchen, and a spiral staircase leading to a private suite with balcony access.
The Lighthouse is a vertical 1 bedroom, 1 bath retreat with three levels, including a panoramic observation room ideal for a studio, office, or creative escape.
Set on a lushly landscaped lot, this property is the only available parcel in Gillespie Park, a neighborhood experiencing rapid transformation with new luxury homesincluding a $2M+ build next doorraising values and expanding downtown Sarasotas footprint northward.
Whether you're:
An investor seeking high performing short term rentals
A visionary looking for a live/work compound
A history lover drawn to Sarasotas storied past
This property offers unmatched flexibility and character. Live in one, rent the other, or reimagine both as a boutique retreat or artistic haven. With its central location just blocks from downtown Sarasotas dining, arts, and waterfront, and only 4.2 miles to Lido Beach, this is more than a homeits a legacy.
Bring all offers. The seller is motivated, and this iconic residence is ready for its next chapter
Price Improvement | Own a Sarasota Landmark in Gillespie Park
Now offered at a compelling new price, this one of a kind propertyThe Boathouse & The Lighthouseis a rare opportunity to own a nationally recognized architectural gem in Sarasotas walkable Gillespie Park neighborhood. Featured on HGTVs Zillow Gone Wild, this iconic compound blends history, artistry, and income potential in a way few properties across the country can match.
Built in 1933 by master boatbuilder Oliver Blackburn for Captain Arthur Rowewho served both John Ringling and William Selbythis property is a tribute to Sarasotas maritime legacy. The Boathouse and Lighthouse were designed as a land based accomodation between a houseboat and a traditional home, and today they stand as a testament to creative living and historic preservation.
The Boathouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sunlit living spaces, a modern kitchen, and a spiral staircase leading to a private suite with balcony access.
The Lighthouse is a vertical 1 bedroom, 1 bath retreat with three levels, including a panoramic observation room ideal for a studio, office, or creative escape.
Set on a lushly landscaped lot, this property is the only available parcel in Gillespie Park, a neighborhood experiencing rapid transformation with new luxury homesincluding a $2M+ build next doorraising values and expanding downtown Sarasotas footprint northward.
Whether you're:
An investor seeking high performing short term rentals
A visionary looking for a live/work compound
A history lover drawn to Sarasotas storied past
This property offers unmatched flexibility and character. Live in one, rent the other, or reimagine both as a boutique retreat or artistic haven. With its central location just blocks from downtown Sarasotas dining, arts, and waterfront, and only 4.2 miles to Lido Beach, this is more than a homeits a legacy.
Bring all offers. The seller is motivated, and this iconic residence is ready for its next chapter
Features
Building and Construction
Covered Spaces: 0.00
Exterior Features: French Doors
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Living Area: 1949.00
Roof: Membrane
School Information
High School: Booker High
Middle School: Booker Middle
School Elementary: Alta Vista Elementary
Garage and Parking
Garage Spaces: 0.00
Open Parking Spaces: 0.00
Eco-Communities
Water Source: Public
Utilities
Carport Spaces: 0.00
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric
Pets Allowed: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
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