Welcome to 839 40th Street, located west of the trail in Sarasota's desirable IndianBeach Sapphire Shores/Museum District. This charming home is just steps away from apicturesque neighborhood beach along Sarasota Bay, renowned for its breathtakingsunsets. The neighborhood also features three water access points, a lovely park, aplayground, and a dog park, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.Tucked behind a lush, manicured garden filled with native Florida-friendly plants, you'lldis...Welcome to 839 40th Street, located west of the trail in Sarasota's desirable IndianBeach Sapphire Shores/Museum District. This charming home is just steps away from apicturesque neighborhood beach along Sarasota Bay, renowned for its breathtakingsunsets. The neighborhood also features three water access points, a lovely park, aplayground, and a dog park, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.Tucked behind a lush, manicured garden filled with native Florida-friendly plants, you'lldiscover a peaceful secret garden oasis that invites you to unwind. This delightful two-bedroom, one-bathroom home features a second bedroom with its own separateentrance, providing endless possibilities for utilizing the space. The home beautifullyblends historic charm, such as arched doorways and a built-in dresser, with modernupgrades, including stunning river rock granite countertops, travertine tile floors, and anefficient Rinnai instant gas water heater. The thoughtfully designed kitchen offers amplecounter space, making it ideal for entertaining, while abundant natural light creates awarm and inviting atmosphere. Each window is adorned with tasteful, matching woodenblinds, adding a cozy and polished feel throughout.For those who enjoy outdoor living, this home delivers with two screened-in porchesand two open patios surrounded by tropical beauty (including a mature, fruitinggrapefruit tree), providing a serene and private escape. Picture starting your dayenjoying a cup of coffee on the back porch and winding down your evening with a glassof wine in the front garden, observing the vibrant butterflies and Florida birds, includingthe occasional visits from friendly neighborhood peacocks strolling by with their young.Additionally, the fully fenced backyard, complete with a 10-foot gate, makes storing aboat or RV effortless.This home boasts a proven Airbnb history, having achieved Super Host status, aCustomer Favorite badge, and a perfect 5-star rating over its nine successful years. It'sconveniently located just minutes from Jungle Gardens, SRQ Airport, the RinglingMuseum, Asolo Repertory Theatre, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, the RinglingCollege of Art and Design, the University of South Florida Sarasota campus, NewCollege of Florida, and Sarasota's vibrant downtown and award-winning beaches. Plus,it's within walking distance of Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, one of the topelementary schools in Sarasota.This well-maintained, move-in-ready home is a rare find, offering an exceptionalcombination of charm, privacy, and a fantastic lifestyle in an idyllic setting full of OldFlorida charm. With sturdy all-block construction and a history free from water intrusionor hurricane damage, you can enjoy peace of mind and lasting security. (This home isnot in a hurricane flood zone.)If you're searching for a quintessential Florida home located in a historical neighborhoodon Sarasota Bay, surrounded by friendly neighbors and close to all that Sarasota has tooffer, your search ends here. Don't let this opportunity slip away. Schedule a showingtoday!