163 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34242

Description

Orchestrating a symphony of Sarasota and Siesta Key lifestyles, this impressive waterfront estate offers oasis-like privacy in an esteemed location. Sophistication and coastal elegance conspire to create a sense of excellence on land and boat. High-end finishes with thoughtful details, top-of-the-line security, and resort-quality accommodations create a masterpiece residence for family retreats and blissful day-to-day living. Ascending the stairs of this lovely Key West-style home, a peaceful front porch welcomes you inside where two-story walls and ceilings are accentuated with lighting, designer wallpaper, and built-ins for displaying art and sculptures. The cozy living room featuring a natural gas fireplace opens to the screened porch that spans the length of the home and captures the ambiance of indoor-outdoor juxtaposition and canal views beyond lush landscaping. Hardwood flooring seamlessly transitions throughout the home, moving you from living and dining areas to a stately office by the foyer. Just off the living room is the splendid gourmet kitchen boasting beautiful custom cabinetry and granite, an impressive island with seating, tile backsplash equipped with Sub-Zero, Fisher Paykel and Wolf appliances. An inviting family room is open to the kitchen, nook and wet bar with wine fridge and ice maker for effortless entertaining, while French doors draw guests to the additional dining space on the porch presenting a built-in American Outdoor Grill. Take the stairs inside or out to the top-level balcony which leads to 4 stunning suites. The canal-facing junior suite and three additional guest bedrooms include lovely full en-suite baths. The first-floor master retreat is a statement of luxury with French doors leading to the porch, a separate meditation space with wet bar, and gracious en-suite bath with a glass spa shower, dual vanities, and two walk-in closets. Tranquil views are afforded from both porch levels while the idyllic outdoor living experience is continued from the flexible ground-level spaces that open to the pool and spa and lead to the boat docks with two lifts – one 13,000-lb. lift and one for small crafts. The canal leads directly to deep open waters of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The versatile ground level offers a storage space for kayaks and boating supplies, expansive two-car garage, access to the elevator, and plenty of room for games and entertaining. Every need and expectation for a life of coastal affluence is fulfilled in this impeccable estate.

Listed by Georgina Clamage, .