2230 BOUGAINVILLEA STREET

East of the Trail on a 10,806 SF lot, this lovingly maintained home has been cherished by one-owner since 1998. Ideally located just minutes from Southside Elementary, Brookside Middle, Siesta Key, Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and an abundance of shopping and dining. This inviting residence features 2 bedrooms plus a den, 2 beautifully updated bathrooms, and an updated kitchen with wood cabinetry, crown molding, and under-cabinet lighting. The spacious living room is enhanced with plantation shutters, while plaster walls and ceilings add timeless character. Enjoy Florida living year-round from the welcoming front porch or the screened lanai overlooking the lush backyard. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including a metal roof (2023), A/C (2016), hot water heater (2018), double-pane windows (2006), hurricane shutters, underground electric service, and a private well for irrigation. Additional conveniences include a utility room off the one car garage and a fully fenced yard. The yard is truly a gardener's paradise, featuring an impressive collection of mature tropical and native plants, including a mango trees, avocado tree, live oak, gumbo limbo, red-tipped coco plum, cabbage palm, shell midden prickly pear cactus, pineapple, sugar cane, and Dendrobium orchids. Outdoor amenities include a trellis, swing arbor, walking paths, rainwater collection barrels, a cistern, and additional water storage—creating a peaceful retreat unlike any other. A rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained home with exceptional updates, an incredible landscape, and an unbeatable Sarasota location.