6731 NORTHAMPTON PLACE

Absolute doll house is the best way to describe this mid-century gem. Enjoy Sarasota Bay breezes just steps away & welcome yourself to a tastefully updated & lovingly maintained 3-bedroom 2 full bath West Bradenton home that is sure to please. The sellers have a unique knack for embellishing on the characteristics of an era gone by, starting w/the refinished terrazzo floors & ending w/the beamed & vaulted ceilings above & everything in between. The kitchen was tastefully updated in 2023 w/quartz counters accompanied by a pretty tile backsplash, beautiful wood cabinets, large pantry, stainless appliances & those ever-popular pan drawers. An abundance of storage is found in the lazy Susan corner cabinet as well as the large island which is home to a smooth cooktop w/a warmer burner & plenty of room for bar stools. The dining area is light & bright w/a full wall impact window & is home to a charming hanging retro light. A spacious living room has sliders to an awesome screened lanai that leads outdoors to a well-manicured side & back yard. The rear walkways have been updated w/stone & concrete patios for year-round enjoyment leading to the beautiful backyard w/its lush green grass, a Meyer lemon fruit tree & tropical Christmas palms. All of this in addition to an above ground stock tank pool w/step up deck, pool pump filter & more retro design of a checkerboard patio. Back inside the lucky new owners of this awesome home will enjoy a spacious primary bedroom w/a mini-split AC unit (for those of you who like to sleep w/a blanket) & impact sliding doors that lead to the backyard oasis. The primary bath has a thoughtfully designed décor w/spa tile floor & shower wall, step in shower, floating vanity, light up mirror & textured glass door that aligns beautifully with the period style motif. The guest bath enjoys the same mid-century-like genre w/a European style bowl & vanity w/a vessel sink, coordinating w/the original tub which is complimented by an updated shower head & glass. A covered carport is accessed via a large circular driveway for overflow parking & houses a spacious laundry & storage room. The outside front has been given the same attention to detail w/its tropical color palette, retro style textured glass front door, raised house numbers, all encompassed by the beautiful Florida fauna & decorative stone. Other notable features include a 2023 roof, updtd plumbing & electric panel, baseboards & door jambs, 6 panel interior entry doors, gutters, ceiling redone w/newer insulation & faux beams, lighted ceiling fans, dedicated storm plywood for bedroom windows & central AC. Bayshore Gardens enjoys a plethora of amenities including a junior Olympic pool, community clubhouse, baseball field, basketball court, playground, picnic tables, & kayak launch, most of which is included in the annual Recreation District Tax. In addition, there's a huge marina w/boat dock & dry storage for nominal fees compared to commercial spaces. Students enrolled in IMG Academy, SCF, Bayshore High or Elementary or Lee Middle Schools, are about 5-10 minutes away. Approx 10 minutes to SRQ Airport, Ringling Museum & Asolo Repertory Theater, 15 to 30 minutes to sugary sand beaches, UTC Mall, St. Armand’s Circle, restaurants, houses of worship, theaters including live plays, boating, golfing, fishing, rowing & sports teams incldg springtime professional baseball, & polo matches. Come enjoy the ambiance of this wonderfully updated period style home before it is gone.