$4,995,000 - 681 Old Compass Road, LONGBOAT KEY

Welcome to a crisp & clean Florida ranch. Located in popular Emerald Harbor which is a bayside enclave of just 82 homes. Homes are located on broad lagoon-style canals that provide direct boating access to Sarasota Bay. 20 ft. private Beach access is a real bonus for sunworshippers. This 3 bedroom 3.5 bath custom home blends Dutch Cape and West Indies architectural style. It is a split design with the primary bedroom and office at one end of a large great room and two guest ensuites on the other end. The resulting clean lined design is resplendent with light. The open kitchen is without walls to design the space. Towering over the KitchenAid gas range is a custom-built plaster range hood. The primary bedroom features a vaulted pyramid cypress ceiling which enhances the beauty of the home. The primary bath features porcelain Calacatta tiles which adds to the floors of this light filled bathroom A terraced backyard takes outdoor living to a new level. There is an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit and a raised jacuzzi taking advantage of the water views. It's a real plus. The outdoor kitchen with grill has a dining area and a seating area with wood burning fireplace. The outdoor terrace runs the length of the terrace above mimicking the interior layout. The home is nicely landscaped with mature palm trees and lush tropical vegetation. New seawall (2024) with boat lift which is engineered to lift and store your vessel high above any rough waters--This Jewel is a must see!