ANNUAL SINGLE FAMILY DOWNTOWN COMPOUND—HOME PLUS GUEST HOME WITH PRIVATE BACKYARD LOCATED ON SOUTH PALM AVE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN SARASOTA! This single-family home is one of the most unique properties ever offered for lease in downtown Sarasota. The main house is on the Sarasota Historic Register and was built by William Selby in 1926. Its character has been maintained with red oak floors throughout but modern updates, including stainless steel appliances with natural gas cooktop, granite counters, and beautiful light fixtures from Artemide throughout the home. The first floor of the main house has 3 living areas along with kitchen, dining room and guest bathroom. In the front living area there is a built-in bar with sink, wine and beverage cooler, and icemaker. The second floor of the main house includes a master suite with balcony, oversized bath with soaking tub, walk in closet, and attached office with closing French doors. The second floor also has a guest suite sitting area, den, laundry room with full-sized washer/dryer, and two additional guest rooms. **The home and guest home is listed as having 3 total bedrooms because the 4th room set up as a bedroom simply has the closet just outside the door rather than inside the room as is required for official bedroom qualification.** As you make your way to the guest house, you are greeted with a private backyard, large patio with grill, and hot tub with deck. On the guest house first level, there is a mini kitchen that opens directly to the patio and has a full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave—perfect for entertaining guests. There is also a guest bathroom and a home gym equipped with True treadmill and elliptical and a Hoist universal machine. The first floor of the guest house is connected to a full three car garage with an additional full-sized washer and dryer. The upstairs of the guest house has a full kitchen, spacious great room, large balcony overlooking the yard, and another bedroom with full bathroom. Finally, on the top floor is an expansive paver stone rooftop deck with amazing views of downtown Sarasota. This property is located on the most desirous residential street in downtown Sarasota and is a short walk to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.