Historic House Listings

Off Market. Love the kitchen ceiling!! Circa 1927 in Florida. $300,000

July 31, 2018

I love that kitchen ceiling! This was built in 1927 by Thomas Reed Martin, well known for his Mediterranean style houses. Original Florida pine floors. There is a great rooftop terrace or entertaining. Located on .37 acres in the heart of Nokomis, Florida. Close to downtown, beaches and parks. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,419 square feet. $300,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

This 1927 historic home was built by Thomas Reed Martin he is best known for his Mediterranean Revival-style residences and once you walk in you will see all the attention to detail Mr. Martin has left in this home for all future home owners to enjoy. Once you walk in you will notice the beautiful original Florida Pine Wood floors that have just been refinished. The formal living & dining room offers arch ways, brick fireplace as beautiful center focus in the formal living room. The kitchen shows exterior brick, volume ceilings and stainless-steel appliances. Master bath room has been recently updated. The upstairs loft is large extra space adding craft room, reading area or even an office. The home is situated on an oversize lot and features a court yard & has rooftop terrace that overlooks back yard. The yard also offers a work shop/ storage space. The exterior of the home was just recently painted. The home has been hooked up to county water. Located in heart of Nokomis! Close to Downtown, Beaches, Restaurants, Legacy Trail and State Parks. Mr. Martin Contributed enormously to Sarasota’s Legacy of Architectural design and this is truly a Remarkable home that you won’t want to miss seeing a piece of history.

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