Living room with polished terrazzo floors

Welcome to 547 N. Shore Drive in Sapphire Shores.

Meticulously restored 1925 Mediterranean Revival 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath historic home.

Spacious outdoor living complete with screened enclosure and a 33x15 ft heated pool surrounded by tropical foliage.

Enjoy 3100 sf of living space - 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, den plus a detached guest house with 1 bed and 1 bath set on 0.4 acre.

Greet your guests on the charming front patio. The entire house remains true to its historic roots with the wrought iron grills on the windows, classic arched doorway and intricate tilework.

Originally built for John Ringling's talent scout, this home is a piece of Sarasota history.

Enter to a light and bright living space with gleaming Brazilian teak hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, wood beams, pecky cypress accent wall and a large picture window.

The home is filled with custom details and original features throughout.

The hearth of the large wood burning fireplace is inlaid with handpainted tile by an artist in California.

Beautiful picture window in the living room.

The living room steps down to the dining area - perfect for entertaining.

Two sets of original French doors lead to the outdoor living area from the dining room. A vintage wrought iron chandelier adds to the charm of this beautiful space.

Vintage details include a wrought iron chandelier and 2 vintage wrought iron wall sconces.

Stunning kitchen with stainless Thermador electric range & 6-burner gas stove, dishwasher, and a full depth recessed refrigerator.

Fine finishes include honed Calacatta Gold marble countertops imported from Italy, original exposed brick walls, custom wood beams, solid wood cabinets, custom stucco vent hood w/salvaged barn wood beam, and custom marble mosaic artwork.

Timeless Manganese Saltillo floor tile imported from Mexico.

Breakfast bar is perfect for a quick meal.

Custom roll-out coffee station with open wood shelving reclaimed from this historical home. Antimicrobial copper butler's sink.

Vintage powder room showcases the original brick, custom floating vanity with tumbled glass tile and copper sink, an original light pendant and Saltillo tile floor.

Relax in the west facing sunroom accessed via the living room, with a high Pecky cypress ceiling, original French doors to the screened lanai, arched doorway, and Saltillo tile floor.

Sunroom opens to the spacious sun deck - expanding your living space outdoors.

The panoramic screened cage was installed in 2017 and offers a 1,375 sq ft pool deck with Volcanic Cantera stone patio. The screens have extra fine mesh to guard against pesky no-see-ums!

Built-in planters with water features, landscape lighting, tanning shelf and mounted speakers.

Pool depth is 6 ft in the center, 4 ft wading area and 2.5 ft at the steps.

Outdoor entertaining is a breeze with covered dining and living space to enjoy.

The covered lanai space has Manganese Saltillo tile flooring imported from Mexico, high ceilings with insulated wood beams to maintain temperature, custom dry bar with vintage hanging lights, and vintage wrought iron lighting fixtures.

Access from the kitchen to the covered lanai.

33' x 15' heated pool was installed in 2017.

The primary bedroom has new windows (2025), 2 closets, Brazilian teak flooring, crown molding, handmade Brazilian cherry wood door with wrought iron handle and a barn door from reclaimed cedar wood.

Fabulous primary ensuite bath with tiled shower, Carrara marble hex flooring, custom vanity with wall mounted faucet and tile surround.  Exposed wood beams add warmth and character to the space.

Bedroom 2 offers new carpet (original pine floors underneath), fresh paint and windows (2025), a spacious closet, sunblocking window treatments and an original ceiling fan.

Bedroom 3 offers new carpet (original pine flooring underneath), fresh paint, sunblocking window treatments, and ceiling fan.

Bedroom 3 has double French doors to the 22x6 covered balcony.

Bathroom 2 - classic Med Rev bathroom with shower tub

Gorgeous arched windows with tropical foliage beyond.

A cast iron oversized laundry sink, original chandelier, plentiful storage and a Samsung steam washer and natural gas dryer.

Brick pathway through the tropical foliage leads to the 4th bedroom/guest house.

Detached guest house offers a kitchenette, full bathroom, sleeping and living areas.

Guest house kitchen offers a oven, sink and refrigerator.

Two-car side return garage (currently being used as a workshop/gym), a gardening shed and a separate storage shed with de-humidifier.

Garage Interior, currently used as a workshop/gym

Sitting on a .40 acre lot with mature trees and a well for irrigation. The entire property is out of the flood zone.

Waterfront community of Sapphire Shores, located between SRQ Airport and downtown Sarasota, near UTC mall, Ringling Museum, art venues, restaurants and shopping. Sun Circle, a beautiful bayfront neighborhood park, is at the end of this street.

One-of-a-kind, rich in Sarasota history, convenient location and exquisitely restored.

The garage is accessed via the side driveway and there is plenty of parking on the reclaimed brick horseshoe driveway and parking pad.

Tropical walkway from the main house to the guest house.

Grill area off the kitchen with vent to exterior.

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