1609 W 1st Avenue, OTHER FLORIDA, FL 34205-6803

Do you love historic homes? Are you a fan of the Queen Anne Victorian style? Do you love being within walking distance of downtown - shopping, dining, and entertainment options galore? Do you want to be close to the river? Is outdoor living something that is important to you? Is the additional income that an already set up Airbnb property can bring in something that appeals to you? Then look no further - THIS is the home for you!  Welcome to 1609 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205 – an absolutely stunning 1898 Queen Anne Victorian home in the heart of the historic district of Bradenton, Florida riverside downtown. This home has been updated with modern features and amenities while still preserving much of the original and unique charm that a 126-year-old home brings. Come and discover the romance of the bygone era, the rich smell of old wood that just envelops you, and the uniqueness that you can’t find anywhere else!  The current owners have lived here for 27 years and have carefully and lovingly taken care of this home to ensure that the rich history and character did not disappear as upgrades and additions were made.  This two-story home is 2,541 square feet and has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a flex room. It also features formal dining, sitting, and living rooms as well as a dine-in kitchen. You will find high ceilings and leaded glass windows throughout, as well as original wood floors and other original wood features in certain areas of the home.  You’ll be welcomed inside by a show-stopping grand foyer that gets fabulous reactions as guests first walk in, and then can easily access the sitting, dining, and living rooms. All 4 rooms boast original ceiling pendant lights from 1898. The fireplace in the living room can easily be converted into gas or used decoratively. Continue through the home to find your dine-in kitchen and first-floor bedroom with an attached bathroom, that has a custom accessible walk-in bath tub. In the center of the home, take the staircase upstairs and find a large flex room – perfect for storage, crafting, or an office space – along with 3 bedrooms, a full bath with a gorgeous clawfoot soaking tub, and your laundry area.  If you enjoy spending time outside, you’ll love the wide 508 square foot wraparound front/side porch that becomes bonus outdoor living space, especially in October – April! Perfect for early morning coffee, reading, entertaining, and more! Enjoy the in-ground heated saltwater pool in the secluded backyard on those hot summer days or make smores over in the firepit area on the cooler evenings.  A HUGE bonus – this home has a fully furnished and completely updated 552 square foot 1898 carriage house on property that currently serves as a successful and profit-bringing Airbnb. It is perfect for a romantic weekend, a friends' getaway, or business travelers. It is a two story house – with the 1-room studio upstairs serving as the main living area – equipped with a kitchenette and full bathroom. It also has a private balcony, at tree level with the local birds. The downstairs portion of the house features laundry and storage space, and a half bathroom. You will also find a hot/cold outdoor shower, patio dining space, and access to the main house pool and firepit areas.   This home has everything you could ever want or need! Mix and match the formal and informal rooms to suit your needs and build the living space of your dreams!  A few more things that the current owners have loved about the home over the last 27 years:  ·         Decorating it for Christmas time ·         Others telling them that “it’s the prettiest house in Bradenton” ·         Memories of raising their 3 kids here ·         Neighbors walking by and stopping to chat ·         Using words like “parlor”, “turret” and “carriage house” ·         How it looks at night with lights shining through the windows ·         How it smells when they cook breakfast or bake