THIS EXQUISITE 4 BED / 3.5 BATH HOME IS THE ULTIMATE PRIVATE COASTAL RETREAT FOR THOSE SEEKING MODERN LUXURY AND OLD FLORIDA BEAUTY ALONG WITH GULF OF MEXICO BOATING ACCESS. Located on a SALTWATER CANAL WITH NO NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE CANAL AND NO BRIDGES TO SARASOTA BAY, this home enjoys uncommon privacy. Inspired by famed local architect Mark Sultana and built by quality builder Bluewater Construction, this 2011 custom built home harmoniously blends modern design and natural beauty. The first thing you notice when you enter the GREAT ROOM are the VALULTED TOUNGE AND GROOVE CIELINGS which give the space height and texture and create that spacious OPEN CONCEPT feeling you desire. The EXQUISITE TERRAZO FLOORS are light, bright, easy to maintain, and offer a nod to Sarasota’s rich design history. The GAS FIREPLACE provides a focal point and gives warmth and character to the room. The generous use of * IMPACT RESISTANT DOORS, WINDOWS, AND SLIDERS * allows light to permeate the space and connect visually to the EXPANSIVE OUTDOOR BALCONY featuring commanding views of the LARGE SALTWATER POOL & SPA, TROPICAL MANGROVE OASIS, AND DOCK BELOW. The 7,000 LB BOAT LIFT and accompanying DOCK CONVENIENTLY FEATURES WATER AND ELECTRIC SERVICE. Jump in your boat and EXPLORE SARASOTA BAY IN MINUTES or just relax and take in the tranquil setting of your own back yard. Why leave the house when it feels like you are already living at an exclusive, private, resort destination? ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE A KITCHEN LIKE THIS! The heart of the home features CAMPBELL CUSTOM WOOD SHAKER CABINETRY, STUNNING QUARTS COUNTER TOPS, JENN-AIR SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGE, WOLF OVEN AND 5 BURNER INDUCTION COOK TOP, EXTRA QUIET BOSCH DISHWASHER, SUB ZERO BEVERAGE FRIDGE, AND AN ULINE ICEMAKER SO YOU CAN CREATE THOSE PERFECT COCKTAILS WITH FRIENDS. The EXPANSIVE CENTER ISLAND is a chef’s dream and the spot where everyone loves to gather. You will never run out of kitchen storage space with the LARGE WALK-IN PANTRY here. The DINING SPACE HAS INCREDIBLE VIEWS and is perfect for entertaining, intimate family dinners, or just watching the EGRETS, NIGHT HERONS, AND PELICANS fishing the canal below. THE PRIMARY BEDROOM boasts a 28′ x 8′ BALCONY RETREAT offering scenic views, WOOD FLOORS, AND A HUGE WALK-IN CLOSET THAT MAKES STORAGE A BREEZE . The ensuite bathroom includes dual vanity sinks, a glass-enclosed shower, and a free-standing tub, all designed to provide a spa-like experience. BEDROOMS #2 AND #3 are each oversized and located on a different floor lending to the home’s quiet and private ambiance. BEDROOM #4 IS A 20′ X 19′ ATTACHED MOTHER IN-LAW-SUITE WITH A PRIVATE ENTRANCE complete with KITCHENETTE AND WALK-IN CLOSET that could also serve well as a STUDIO / DEN / GYM / OFFICE. NOTABLE FEATURES AND UPGRADES INCLUDE * ELEVATOR-READY SHAFT * CROWN MOLDING * LUTRON LIGHTING * PREMIUM REMOTE CONTROL SHADES * OVERSIZED GARAGE * BUILT-IN SPEAKERS * SOLID CORE DOORS. * METAL ROOF RATED TO 150 MPH * JUST PAINTED INSIDE AND OUT IN 2023 * NEW 5 TON AC 2023 * NEW PAVER DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAY 2022 * This unique property is MUCH MORE THAN A HOME. IT’S A LIFESTYLE.