1607 S Lake Shore Dr., Sarasota, FL 34231

POND HOUSE- Exquisite gated lakefront estate - custom built, reflects charming Santa Barbara mission-style architecture - crafted with authentic elements specifically selected for this estate.Located minutes to downtown Sarasota (Theatres, Ballet, Restaurants, Parks), but set in a very private lake enclave! Romantic site with close to 1/2 acre of lush tropical landscape, full outdoor kitchen, fire pit, built in trampoline, outdoor stereo. Sprawling brick terraces embraced by gardens lead to resort like pool (good for laps), several private terraces, no need to leave home! Voluminous living areas defind by stately arches in very open floor plan designed to capture lake vistas through French doors through out. Truly a reference for authenticity with stone floors, hand-carved doors, high ceilings - Pains take attention to detail! 1st Floor: Huge Master Suite with large bathroom and walk in closet, 1 Guest Suite, Formal Living Room with wood burning fireplace, high ceilings open to the courtyard garden, Separate Formal Dining Room with beam ceilings open to the front gated fountain (one of 4 fountains on the property), 2 Full Offices, Sprawling custom builtkitchen with 2 Viking refrigerators, 2 Viking Dishwashers, 6 burner Viking stove with griddle, 2 deep country kitchen sinks and walk in pantry. Separate bar with ice maker, dishwasher, refrigerator and wine cooler connect large kitchen to open den surrounded by windows, French doors, lake view