$9,000,000

Savor your own private paradise in this phenomenal one-of-a-kind custom waterfront estate featuring a tropical resort-like environment, breathtaking unobstructed Sarasota Bay views and generous indoor-outdoor living spaces for relaxation, recreation and large-scale entertaining. The stress of everyday life melts away as you enter the private gates of this serene paradise personified. The picturesque nearly 1-acre estate is ensconced in countless palms and lush gardens and offers 118 feet of protected water frontage with sweeping vistas of Sarasota Bay and majestic sunsets. Boaters will delight in the 13,000-lb covered boat lift and expansive Brazilian Ipe decking, which also is ideal for fishing and launching kayaks and paddleboards. An adjacent paver area features a custom wood-fired pizza oven, stone gas firepit and captivating views of the azure water and frequent visits from dolphins and manatees. You also can soak in the stunning island-like environment from the resort-style pool/spa, tiki huts and multiple expansive Ipe decks and terraces. The estate’s three beautifully designed homes, include 6 bedrooms and 7.5 baths, and comfortably accommodates plenty of family and friends. The three-story main residence with 4,486 sf showcases refined craftsmanship, custom stone and woodwork, soaring ceilings with metal and wood adornments, disappearing walls of glass, copious outdoor spaces, an elevator, and 500 bottle wine cellar. Extending the entire length of the main house, the distinctive owner’s suite features a Chicago brick accent wall, stone hearth and fireplace, tongue-and-groove ceilings and a sumptuous bathroom with a steam shower with rainwater showerheads, soaking tub, dual vanities and unique mirror porthole medicine cabinets. Other highlights include a chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, 3” thick chiseled edge Black Taurus granite counters and live edge spalted maple countertops. The adjoining great room’s disappearing pocketing sliders transition to a voluminous terrace with an outdoor kitchen, kegerator, firepit and new stainless-steel aluminum staircase to the dock. The main residence also has two guest suites, a stand-alone studio, and an upper-level den/office with 180-degree views and access to a grand terrace for soaking in the gorgeous vistas. The "Pool House" with 1,020 sf includes a full kitchen, covered cabana with an outdoor TV, travertine terrace and space for up to 10 guests, including four retractable bunk beds. The separate three-story “Owl’s Nest” has room for an additional 4-6 overnight visitors, with 988 sf a full kitchen, expansive wrap around Ipe decks and a second-floor door system that literally opens the space to the wrap around terraces and full bath. Outdoor recreation abounds day or night with a lighted putting green, driving net, chipping green and sand wedge area, and a bocce ball court. Whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned pro, you will enjoy the climate controlled, professionally configured “equipping area” which features a professional refrigerator and freezer, high-output ice maker, wall mounted kayak storage, an outboard engine stand, fishing rod storage rack, worktable, and life vest organizer. The car enthusiast will delight in the free-standing tool garage and 3+ climate controlled garages, with parking for multiple vehicles and accommodation for full-height lifts. Don’t miss this opportunity to make this special waterfront estate your personal private paradise.