By Victoria Horstmann of Signature Sotheby’s International Realty
In today’s age of the “gated community” or the Planned Urban Development, I find it so refreshing to have come upon 9407 E. 25th Street in Parrish, Florida, a property that’s not in a deed restricted community nor reminiscent of the often seen Mediterranean or Tuscan copycat home design. Yet, like most of the “new palaces” being built in Florida these days, this home is completely custom built, with every modern convenience the new generations of homes boast: outdoor kitchens, granite and marble, woodwork, stainless appliances with beverage drawers, gas burning stoves, ice makers, espresso machines, his and her dressing rooms, etc.
However, this home is not stacked upon another like many of its contemporary competitors; this home has no deed restrictions for owners to worry about; this home sits on five private acres, providing solitude and complete freedom, which so many new communities forego for fear of disruption. With easy access to the Manatee River, and therefore to the Gulf of Mexico, this home is a waterfront property, but it can also be an equestrian site, since zoning allows for horses: a rare combination in most new Florida communities, where one pastime—golf, riding or boating–dominates. I’m particular to helping customers find unusual, unique homes, and this one has it all. Further, it’s where the perfect architecture inconspicuously joins land spotted with beautiful old trees, and moss as though they were meant to be. It’s no different in my book than picking Saville Row over the suit rack at Saks, i.e. house to land as cloth to body.
