$2,275,000 - 1827 Baywood Drive, SARASOTA

PRICE REDUCTION. HOUSE NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE. Quick boat ride to ICW and Siesta Key. This beautifully updated waterfront residence offers refined Florida coastal living in a truly exceptional setting. Positioned on a picturesque “Y” intersection of two canals, the property provides serene water views, privacy, and effortless access for boating and outdoor enjoyment—just minutes from Siesta Key’s renowned white sand beaches. A stately approach framed by mature oaks and professional landscaping leads to a custom paver drive and striking hurricane-impact glass entry. Inside, the open, light-filled floor plan showcases original terrazzo and travertine flooring, impact windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. French doors open to expansive gardens, tranquil fountains, a private pool, and classic Chicago brick lining more than 100 feet of waterfront. Designed for entertaining, the home features multiple outdoor living spaces, including an expansive Trex deck overlooking the canal, a pergola, screened patio, and covered cabana. Boating amenities include a 40+ foot dock with fish station, a 10,000-lb lighted boat lift, and direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf via Midnight Pass. The kitchen is appointed with quartz countertops, ceiling-height shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, reverse-osmosis water, and generous windows overlooking the backyard. Living and dining spaces flow effortlessly, complemented by a separate family room opening to a screened lanai. The second level is devoted entirely to the primary suite, a private retreat featuring hardwood floors, water views in every direction, French doors with retractable screens, a private balcony, and a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, a Carrara-tiled walk-in shower, and custom walk-in closets. Renovated guest accommodations complete the main level. Move-in ready and ideally located near Siesta Key, downtown Sarasota, and the region’s cultural, dining, and shopping destinations ***No hurricane damage. 1827 is a rare waterfront offering, where elegance, comfort, and coastal living converge.