1240 Northport Dr., Sarasota, FL 34242

You'll enjoy the best of beach and boating in this home located just 2 blocks to the powdery white sands of Siesta Beach on deep sailboat water with no bridges, only 650' to Sarasota Bay. Nestled in a quiet tree canopied community with direct bayaccess, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is the perfect island getaway. A walled, front entry courtyard affords additional private outdoor living and entertaining space, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. Multiple sets of French doors and transomwindows bathe the foyer, living and dining rooms in natural light and the vaulted ceiling and columns add a casually elegant feeling to this charming residence. The large kitchen is well planned and has plenty of workspace, featuring wood cabinetry and eating island, new granite and ss appl. to be installed by end of year. Family room and has a half bath and interior laundry. The generous master bedroom suite overlooks the water, and each guest bedroom enjoys its own bathroom. French doors lead to the sparkling freeform California-style pool and waterfront where you'll enjoy Florida's wildlife, or you can relax in the screened patio area. With 111' of seawall, there's plenty of space to dock your boat, or fish from your own dock. The generous sized lot is nearly 18,000 sf with a two car garage and paver driveway. Close to Siesta Beach, recently named the nation's #1 beach, and Siesta Village's quaint restaurants and shops. Just 15 minutes by car to all that downtown Sarasota has to offer.