319 22nd Street West or “Chateau Coco” was built by the same builder, H.C. Van Swearinger,of the historic “New Manatee River Hotel” in 1926 (the Roaring Twenties). The hotel has been restored as the Hampton Inn and Suites in downtown Bradenton (one mile away from 319). The Builder and original owner of 319 built the house as his personal residence. The Builder referred to the house as “Le Chateau Coco” as the architecture was “Province inspired style” from homes he visited on the Mediterranean Coast, east of the Rhone River in France. “Chateau Coco” is on the Gulf Coast of Florida, south of the Manatee River. “Chateau Coco”, “New Manatee River Hotel”, “Seagate” (Powel Crosley Estate), and John Ringling’s “Ca’ d’Zan” were all completed in 1926. All with the same construction materials of concrete & brick with a stucco exterior finish (extremely strong and durable). In addition, as custom buildings embellished with glazed tile and ornamental cresting (reliefs acquired in Europe and brought to Florida to incorporate into the houses). They do not build structures like this anymore. The hotel is on the “National Register of Historic Places” and conceived as a ritzy playground for the roaring twenties. Called the “Queen of the west coast”, it hosted Herbert Hoover, Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Babe Ruth and Al Capone. 319 22nd Street West or Chateau Coco is a Custom Built House by a renowned builder.
Some additional special features of “Chateau Coco” include;
– Well constructed Fireplace -9 foot Ceilings and Beamed Ceiling -Crown and Base Moldings -Lots of Natural Light (20 windows and doors), -Updated “PGT” Aluminum Windows -Interior and Exterior doors are solid wood -Detached Covered Carport & Detached Garage with metal sectional roll up door -Updated Plumbing including all water lines and two new water heaters- one services the garage (with hookups for washer and dryer) and the master bathroom. A second water heater services the kitchen and hall bathroom. -Updated Electrical Systems including both new electrical service panels (200 Amp Service). Updated outlets throughout the house and “GFI” in the kitchen, both bathrooms and the garage. -All new ceiling lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and bath exhaust fans. -New HVAC system including air handler, condenser and entire insulated ductwork system. -New “water and dent proof” “slat” flooring in kitchen and den. Tile flooring in both bathrooms. -Restored & Renewed Red Oak (old growth) Hardwood Flooring throughout the house and closets (except in above mentioned wet areas- Kitchen, den and bathrooms) -New roofs on house, rebuilt detached carport & detached garage (lifetime architectural shingles) -Large bright kitchen with 27 cabinets & drawers -New stainless appliances (refrigerator, wall oven, dishwasher, double sink with pullout faucet and garbage disposal). 319 22nd Street West “Chateau Coco” is a “West address which is “Coastal” being a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico and is 3 blocks from the mile wide Manatee River.Historic River District”.
