Property Description

The Bechtel House (1967) is an important mid-century modern classic designed by Seibert Architects’ Edward “Tim” Seibert FAIA, one of the Founders of the Sarasota School of Architecture. This iconic property is all about private courtyard living at its finest, with polished concrete floors, soaring ceilings, clerestory windows and sliding walls of glass which open interior rooms to an outstanding 40’x40′ walled-in private patio complete with central gardens and a 28’x14′ inground swimming pool. The current owner brought the property up to date (2025) with a new roof, and updates to landscaping, AC, plumbing, water heater and electric systems. This one-of-a-kind home is located near the Ringling Museum of Art, universities and the 1920s-era Sara Bay Golf & Country Club. Its great location provides easy access to the best shopping, airport, museums, restaurants, celebrated contemporary and classic performing and visual arts, sandy beaches and everything Sarasota and the Gulf Coast of Florida is known for. Architectural Drawings and survey are available for your kind review.

Features

Swimming Pool:: In Ground, Gunite, Salt Water
Heating System:: Central, Electric
Cooling System:: Central Air, Zoned
Fence:: Fenced
Fireplace:: Wood Burning
Patio:: Covered, Patio
Parking:: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Circular Driveway
Architectural Style:: Mid-Century Modern, Courtyard
Exterior Features:: Lighting, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors, Courtyard
Flooring:: Concrete
Interior Features:: Ceiling Fans(s), Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Window Treatments, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Stone Counters
Laundry Features:: Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
Pool Private Yn:: 1
Sewer:: Public Sewer
Utilities:: Public, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Sprinkler Well
Window Features:: Skylight(s)

Appliances

Appliances:: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Cooktop, Disposal, Range Hood, Water Softener, Water Filtration System

Address Map

Country:: US
State:: FL
County:: Manatee
City:: Sarasota
Subdivision:: WHITFIELD COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 1
Zipcode:: 34243
Street:: WHITFIELD
Street Number:: 820
Street Suffix:: AVENUE
Longitude:: W83° 26' 35.2''
Latitude:: N27° 25' 5.3''
Direction Faces:: North
Directions:: From Sarasota's Ringling Museum / University Parkway intersection, go North on US-41N/ N Tamiami Trail to Whitfield Ave stoplight. Turn RIGHT on Whitfield - continue (past SaraBay Country Club on the left) on Whitfield Ave until you see 820 Whitfield on the Right.
Mls Area Major:: 34243 - Sarasota
Zoning:: RSF3/WR