Description

SOPHISTCATED SPLENDOR ALONG SARASOTA BAY! With a floorplan name of "LA GRANDE" & spectacularly overlooking 231 feet of direct Sarasota Bay frontage, you know this condo is extraordinary. Owners took the unit down to the studs to create a gorgeous open plan featuring an amazing 2300+ sq ft living area w/ breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay & Intracoastal stretching from downtown Sarasota to Longboat Key. Well over $200,000 in upgrades which also included new ceilings, new electrical wiring, plumbing, lighting & European style ceiling fans. The expanded & sleekly designed contemporary kitchen w/ breakfast area dazzles w/ its luxury European cabinetry designed perfectly for the chef's convenience & for storage w/ built-in double drawers. Countertops including the oversized center island are set off w/ stunning Cesar stone. Built-in cabinet for glassware. Top of the line appliances such as Miele oven & separate Miele steamer, Fisher & Paykel double dishwashers, Wolf cooktop & Futuro-Futuro Italian Kitchen range/exhaust fan w/ light. The glamour of the kitchen & dining area are exponentially magnified by the huge picture window that allows beautiful Bay & sky views to embrace you as you entertain & dine. Gleaming 24 inch tile floors flow seamlessly throughout the main living areas w/ smart contrasting wood laminate in 2 of the THREE spacious bedrooms. Both the Master bedroom & the second master sized bedroom have private, tiled balconies & there are large walk-in closets w/ custom California style shelving. Generous 3rd BR which is tiled & has privacy pocket doors is currently set up as a media room & takes full advantage of sweeping water views. Florida room w/ its mesmerizing vistas has a wall of glass sliders which pocket to bring an amazing Caribbean style, waterfront paradise to your eyes. Bask in glorious sunsets w/ perfect, southerly exposure, then relax & take in the soft hue & twinkling lights of the skyline through Hunter Douglas Silhouette blinds. Ideal, elevated first floor location is set apart further by being a choice END unit. This large condo residence lives like a multi-million dollar single family bayfront home, uniquely enjoying its own bayside sunning balcony w/ private steps down to the Bay for ease in accessing your kayak to keep morning rendezvous w/ fascinating coastal seabirds (note, kayak can conveniently be kept under the building.) Master BR has desired Bayside orientation & was designed to include an alcove desk area. Handsome en-suite master bath was totally recreated to feature double upgraded vanities, luxurious shower w/ Grohe shower tower & massaging streams & Toto washlet bidet commode. Similarly high end, upgraded second bath w/ whirlpool tub/shower. Also a striking mosaic tiled powder room plus a distinct "greenhouse" for herbs currently used as a large pantry. A wonderful bayfront jewel nestled w/in a lushly landscaped, country club community w/ championship Golf & tennis down the street. It has hometown conveniences of Bradenton while being only 20 minutes to downtown Sarasota for cultural activities, shopping & restaurants. Same short distance to renown Gulf beaches. Pristine condition due to light, seasonal living. Condo roof already replaced AND paid for in 2023. A/C & washer & dryer new 2022 w/ transferable warranties. Big interior storage closet, security/storm shutters, covered parking, lovely pool w/ spa & pet friendly! Furnishings available outside of Contract.