BEACHFRONT living on Anna Maria Island is the epitome of paradise in this charming 1950s cottage secluded by lush tropical landscaping. Beautifully blending with the vibrant surroundings, the spacious homesite directly on the Gulf of Mexico is the perfect coastal escape with the potential to provide an income or be your new permanent way of life. With 8,600 square feet of land as inspiration, you can even choose to start fresh and build new. The seller has done all of the work for you with a new home design available upon request. Plans have been drafted and state permits obtained for a four-bedroom contemporary beachfront pool home. Whether building your dream home, renovating or immediately profiting from the current residences, you'll enjoy the spectacular beaches of Anna Maria Island and watching the stunning sunsets each evening. The existing home an adorable three-bedroom cottage is the main residence, with a one-bedroom guest apartment above the two-car garage featuring a private entrance and balcony with Gulf and beach views. Rustic character meets coastal ambiance inside the welcoming cottage, boasting wood ceilings and accent walls in several rooms. The combined living and dining room is a comfortable space that opens to the air-conditioned Florida sunroom. There are master suites with en-suite baths on each level and a guest bedroom on the first floor. The design continues in the guest suite apartment above the garage with a wood cottage aesthetic, broad windows overlooking the property, and a spacious living area. Short-term, weekly rentals are permitted, providing maximum return on investment with the opportunity to rent the cottage and apartment together or separately. Come bask in all that Anna Maria Island has to offer as this home is within a short distance to restaurants, boutiques, and the beautiful sugar-sand beaches of Anna Maria.