6507 Grand Blvd New, Port Richey, FL 34652 listing details

COTTAGE BY THE COTEE (2 BR) Scenic cottage next to small park with river views. Beautiful "Old Florida" 2BR/1BA cottage has sun filled Florida room, Dade County pine floors, tropical furnishings and a covered porch with wicker chairs. Short walk along the seawall and across the river into town. Great local restaurants and a modern library are all close by. Short walk to greengrocers where fresh bread, fruit & vegetables can be bought. Area beaches are approximately 20 minutes away by car. This lovely home was built in the 1920's when this small Florida town was close ...to becoming the original "Hollywood". Film stars flocked here to build stately homes along the beautiful Cotee River. Our house was built by a banker and investor named George Sims who used to entertain film stars visiting and re-locating to the area. Ed Wynn, Shirley Temple, George Gershwin, Joseph and Rose Kennedy among others used to arrive in town to fish, socialize, golf and take in some sunshine. Gloria Swanson built a lovely home along the river and her "family crest" still adorns the stucco walls of that house today. Gene Sarazin, the "Tiger Woods" of his day, designed and built a sumptuous Golf Course Country Club that stretched along the river to Babe Ruths' house. Ed Wynn officially opened the Hacienda Hotel which used to cater to the arriving stars, investors and other notables. The city now owns this historic property and plans on converting it into a high end hotel and shopping area..it is directly across the park from Sims House. Numerous murals located throughout the town celebrate Mr. Sims and those long ago Film Stars who were household names in their day. Sim's House has honey colored, Dade County heart pine wood floors and a covered porch. It has just been re-painted inside and out and refurnished for your pleasure and enjoyment. It is "Old Florida" with AC/Heat and Internet service. ALTERNATE Description Scenic and charming cottage style home next to a small park along the scenic Cotee River. Return to a simpler place when Florida's lifestyle meant time in the sun, relaxing on a bench and "watching the river flow". Our comfortable home was built during the "Roaring 20's" by an Northern investor who entertained film stars and politicians at his Southern home. The Sunroom, with its Art Deco glass windows and doors, looks out into the park with its bandstand,oak trees and walkways along the meandering river. Watch manatee and dolphin follow the current inland while gulls chase schools of fish beneath the sky colored water. Walk into town for a leisurely breakfast with the locals. Our new library is also within walking distance as are bars and restaurants for later in the day. There are chairs to sit on under a covered porch. The sun warmed, honey colored Dade County pine floors shine beneath your bare feet. This is a place to relax in, read a book in a quiet, sunny cor Show more