4711 26th Ave W

7 miles from HOLMES BEACH & ANNA MARIA ISLAND is this charming POOL HOME w/several green features: Reclaim Water, Xeriscape, Shell & Pebble Rocks, Smart Commode w/Bidet & 14 functions: wash, dry, heat, lights. Located in the NON-HOA subdivision of Tropical Highlands, in Flood Zone X, 10 miles to Sarasota-Bradenton Intn'l Airport, easy access to public transportation, private schools, golf courses, hospitals, emergency facilities; 1.6 miles from boat launches. Upgrades 2026: •New primary bathroom with curb-free shower, smart toilet w/bidet, heated towel bar, Bluetooth shower speaker/fan/light & medicine cabinet mirror w/lighting. •Fresh interior paint throughout. •Remodeled 2nd bathroom w/curb-free shower, teak floors & terrazzo-marble rain shower. Upgrades 2025: •New HVAC system in 2025 with a 10-year warranty. •Architectural shingles on both roofs with a 50-year warranty in 2024. Exterior Features: •Approx 0.32 acres (102' x 135') w/mature landscaping, bougainvillea, bamboo, fig, banana trees, manicured lawn, rubber mulch. •Extra yard space w/potential for a private putting green or bocce ball court. •Fencing on all four sides, combining wood and metal. •Wide seashell driveway along the west side leads to the main entrance and covered front porch. The spacious west-side yard, accessible through a front gate, offers room for RVs, boats, cars, etc. •Front yard drainage pipes w/protective filter socks, plus rocks and pebbles in select areas to help manage runoff. •Private fiberglass kidney-shaped pool (approx 20' x 8'), deck lighting, outdoor cooking area, fire pit and BBQ grill. •Covered, open-air rear porch (approx 22' x 7') and east-side coffee/wine area. Rear patio & pool drains are being replaced w/new drains featuring removable tops for easier cleaning. •Resin garden shed (approx 10' x 14') with decorative windows, prewired for electricity. •Workshop (approx 13' x 7') w/electricity, A/C & windows. •Exterior POOL SHOWER w/plumbing in place & pebble stones to manage water runoff. Interior Features: •Inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright's approach to integrating nature and open, accessible spaces, this home offers room for gatherings and entertaining. •1,656 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; approx 1,950 total sq. ft. •Abundant natural light, recessed lighting & additional fixtures. •Restored, well-maintained original neutral terrazzo/marble chip flooring throughout. •Spacious living room w/built-in nooks and bookshelves, gas fireplace and 2 sets of single-light French-style glass doors leading to the patio and pool. •Single-light front door; interior doors complement the window style. •Kitchen stove is wired for Gas OR Electric - Buyer to choose; 5 levels of lighting, ceiling speakers, ceiling fan. •Dining room w/single-light double French glass doors leading to the east-side porch. •Indoor laundry w/full-size side-by-side electric washer and gas dryer, plus a concealed ironing center and additional storage. •Masonry and stucco exterior, roof overhangs of at least 24", rain gutters & county utilities. •100-gallon propane tank supplies the water heater, fireplace and gas dryer. •Two 55-gallon rain barrels collect downspout water for lawn irrigation, garden areas & patio plants.