COMPLETED NEW CONSTRUCTION WATERFRONT HOME!! Completed in May 2022, this sophisticated resort style property on over a half acre is located in the much loved historic neighborhood of SAPPHIRE SHORES. A short jaunt to Sarasota's Downtown District, the location makes it easy to enjoy the pleasures of Sarasota’s famed cultural centers, restaurants, shops and amenities. With direct access into Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway; this home presents the perfect opportunity to relish in the Florida lifestyle we all crave! Constructed with a thoughtful design plan to highlight the breathtakingly beautiful views this one-of-a-kind home is light and airy allowing the outdoors in from nearly every space. The elegant formal living and dining areas feature a modern linear fireplace surrounded by stone wall, a wall of glass sliders that open up to the upper lanai and bay views. The spacious modern kitchen has dual islands with waterfall edges, counter seating for 8 and all Thermador appliances to include a 6-burner gas range and flattop, wine cooler, coffee bar, Black Richelieu hardware, Design Craft cabinetry and a walk-in pantry. Off of the kitchen there is a large family room and half bath. Welcome your guests with privacy and comfort as each guest suite features an ensuite and generous walk-in closets. Your primary suite has gorgeous bay views, luxe en suite and custom closets. Designed with entertainment in mind there is a large lanai off of the great room with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, designated living and dining areas, a gas lit fire bowl to gather around on your evening soirees. On the lower level, enjoy your very own tropical oasis with travertine pool deck, Tiki Hut Bar and Grill as well as another fire pit seating area! The 370sq ft custom gas heated pool features swim up bar, sun shelf, linear fire wall with water feature, and a 6x13 gas heated hot tub. Send off from your PRIVATE DOCK with new 10,000 lb boat lift. Situated in the yacht basin, easy boating with no bridges, and a small beach area for all your kayaking and paddle boarding needs. ADDITIONAL FEATURES INCLUDE: 2000 Sq Ft of Flex Rooms on the First Level overlooking the Bay, 117 Ft of Water Frontage, Over 9000 Sq Ft Under Roof, Private Elevator, Brand New Seawall, 4 Car Garage + 1 Car Garage, 10 to 18 FT Ceilings Throughout, Abundance of Storage, Several Bonus Rooms, California Closets in Cashmere Throughout, Smart Home, Walkable to Sapphire Shores Park, Ringling Museum and Ca d' Zan, a Short Drive to Lido Beach and Sarasota Airport. Boat to nearby beaches and Marina Jacks in minutes! Final Touches to Kitchen Cabinets Completed. Call today to view, Paradise awaits!!!

This custom West Indies house, home of a noted New York design couple, feels like an oasis in Palm Beach. Located on one of the most discreet and quiet streets of St. Armands. Lined on both sides by magnificent Royal Palms. The house is classically proportioned but is built to modern construction standards including a raised elevation. Design-wise it is classically conceived with remarkable contemporary architectural touches. Just steps from the shopping and dining of St Armands Circle and an easy walk to the beach. The home is a cheery light filled, tranquil oasis. Sumptuous terraces on the front and back invite outdoor living into your life. A dramatic, custom built “St Barth’s” railing finishes the exotic terraces with rich wood trims and end-caps. Privacy is enhanced by lush landscaping along all perimeters of the property. Inside the home, 11’4'' high ceilings, arched doorways, gracious French Doors highlight the generously proportioned rooms of this tropical cottage. Discreet cabinets and custom wood work belie the simplicity of the home's interior rooms. The home is loaded with authenticity: Solid wood floors, brick and stone fireplace, custom tall casement windows and French Doors to the terraces. A kitchen for cooking and not just looking”. Separate Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer. Separate Pantry with tons of storage, wine fridge, two kitchen sinks allow for multiple work areas, and plenty of storage for the dedicated entertainer and food lover. Custom, solid wood cabinets and butchers block counters ease the needs of the cook when so inclined. In keeping with the home's unique design: the layout converges around a Grand Hallway reminiscent of Caribbean Great Houses. Two En-Suite master bedrooms are oriented around this central living area, but are located on either side of the gracious home. Each bedroom has its own patio. One bedroom has convenient “His and Hers” closets. Between the two-bedroom areas, is the core: the dining room, living room and kitchen, the center spaces of the cottage's elegant lifestyle. The symmetry of this unique home is underscored by the large living room that has 8’ glass doors facing the front and the back overlooking the luxurious 50’ lap pool. The working fireplace adds warmth and charm during the cool winter months and adds festive charm to holiday gatherings. Bathrooms feature Carrera Marble counters, Travertine floors, and Waterworks fixtures. The house features many surprising built-in storage cabinets and closets as well as a delightful dayroom area (for lounging and reading) just off of the kitchen. The wide, generously proportioned terraces catch both the morning sun and the dramatic, colorful evening sky. Additional amenities include: Sunbrella awnings, wooden pergolas, “coral” stone stairs and patios. Old world brick pavers denote the auto court. Extensive landscape lighting makes the property magical in the evening. A comprehensively planned irrigation system and mature landscaping lend a quality of maturity and permanence. Ease of maintenance is accomplished with a deep well for all irrigation. A massive 12‘high hedge guarantees the exclusivity of this rare Sarasota gem. This is the first time this home has been made available for purchase in its history. A singular estate, a compact up to date, masterpiece of planning and design. Worth a look for sure, as it will attract the most cosmopolitan and sophisticated buyer.