7014 WILLOW ST, SARASOTA

Description

The Mediterranean Revival styled architect resembles a 16th Century Venetian Palace for those who wish to experience the nostalgia of a by-gone era.Designed by Architect Clare Hosmer for Clarke Douglas Williams. A step into the Carriage Entrance Reception Hall surrounded by heavily carved antiques and Venetian plastered walls which also provides a Commercial kitchen. Step into the Foyer & up the beautiful staircase & halls which lead to the apt/guest suites. Today, there are 12 units total with 9 quaint Four-Room apartments provide a full Galley kitchen w/Cozy Breakfast Nook, exquisitely appointed Sitting Room with original wood floors and 1 studio apt. & 2 Penthouse apts. Each apt. is equipped with Antique ceiling fans, French Doors, and abundance of natural daylight. The Villa Serena Inn's claim to fame is all of the sports celebrities who have stayed here over the years. The Penthouse hosted such American legends as Baseball Great Babe Ruth and Champion golfer Bobby Jones. The Penthouse which has since been divided into two apartments where they stayed. Now, more than three quarters of a century later, the Villa Serena Inn continues to provide gracious hospitality & quiet refinement for its clientele. 3 Parcels at 1.16 acres total, which offers enormous Banyan trees & Live Oak trees which provide shade & park like setting w/various fountains & statuary. Villa Serena Inn is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its outstanding Historical significance.