$2,295,000 - 518 Venice Lane, SARASOTA

ELEGANT SIESTA KEY WATERFRONT RETREAT - Welcome to a truly distinguished canal-front residence, where timeless design meets the effortless beauty of waterfront living. Set beneath majestic oaks and tropical landscaping, the canopied circular paver driveway greets you. This exquisite pool home offers privacy, sophistication and an extraordinary outdoor lifestyle. An avid boater's dream with 110 feet of water frontage, a 16K LB. boat lift and a double jet-ski lift. Light and bright, neutral colors and tile flooring flow throughout the home. The main living areas include a large great room surrounded by windows and flooded with natural light which frame peaceful tropical water views and the outdoor living area. Separate living room, den or game room and formal dining room offer an open layout and flexible floorplan which allows you to personalize your living space for your lifestyle. Fabulous cook's kitchen is open to great room and nicely updated with solid wood cabinetry, stone countertops and backsplash, stainless appliances with gas range, large wine cooler and pantry. Custom butler's pantry added for convenience and large laundry room with storage cabinets galore. The owner's retreat is spacious and serene, offering tropical views of the pool and waterfront along with private lanai access. It features a generous walk-in closet and a beautifully updated bath with sleek stone countertops, dual sinks and a tranquil walk-in shower illuminated by soft, filtered light through the glass block windows. Two private guest en suites are thoughtfully positioned in separate wings, each offering its own beautifully updated bath. Relax and sip a cool drink on your sunny lanai and observe manatees or fish right off your own dock. Watch fish at night with new underwater snook light. Enjoy gorgeous pool area with wide intersecting canal views and remote controlled fire pit and tiki torches, wonderful for entertaining friends and family. Coastal living at its best! A quick 7-minute access to the intercoastal waterway and Roberts Bay. Just a short bike ride to world-famous Siesta Key Beach and The Village. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, fine dining and all the comforts of living in paradise. Newer top of the line sea wall with cap and 5x50 foot dock complete with water and electric. Appreciate the safety and security that a Generac whole house generator and hurricane windows, doors and garage door offer. Too many upgrades to list including: Custom interior window shutters, newer breaker box panel, well system for irrigation, new pool heater and pool pumps, outdoor fridge, ice maker, storage shed, 2 under the counter ice makers, no grass (maintenance free) landscape, utility sink and cabinetry in garage. The perfect property for year-round living, a second home or investment as an Island getaway. Truly a unique home that lives well with a great vibe! Nestled on a private cul-de-sac street experiencing significant luxury redevelopment! A rare opportunity and great value for the most discriminating buyer seeking the ultimate Florida lifestyle.