216 Bird Key Dr., Sarasota, FL 34236

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Location! Location! Location! Live the life you’ve dreamed of on the Sarasota Bird Key deep water bay! This western exposed home puts boating and water-sports at your fingertips as it overlooks the prominent Sarasota Yacht Club and ushers in unparalleled vistas and breathtaking sunsets while living only seconds away from St Armand’s Circle, Lido Beach and Downtown Sarasota. Spanning 5,267 sf, this 5-bedroom, 6-bath wide open plan is perfect for entertaining! This home has an easy flow design from the front door all the way to the bay and it’s being offered for an attractive price per SF of a narrow water canal home. This savings gives you the opportunity to add your unique design touches to make this home your own! If modern is your choice of style, this home is perfect, if beach elegance inspires you, this home awaits your salty air touches and if a warm moody sultry look appeals to your senses, this home is ready, fun and easy to transform! With this home, you really can have it all! Large open bay vistas, light-drenched living spaces, high soaring ceilings and spectacular water views from most every room. Plus, it’s the only Bird Key bayfront home available! This home is built strong with hurricane windows, electric hurricane shutters, large swimming lap pool and instills confidence in its structural integrity while electric shades over the pool deck add a touch of sophistication. You’ll feel the beauty of nature flowing throughout the entire home. The updated kitchen boasts sleek quartz countertops and premium appliances, including a Bosch gas double seer stove, Bosch double oven, Bosch dishwasher, and a professional wine cooler. Two large lavish owner's suites, one on each level gives you and your guests room to relax! Step into your backyard paradise where important upgrades abound. Completed in 2021, the outdoor space features a stunning white porcelain paver pool deck with a modern swim lap and saltwater pool design adorned with bullnose porcelain pavers lining the pool's edge and steps, plus new waterline tile and new re-splendent royal blue resurfacing. The second-floor owner's suite deck, harmoniously unites the spaces and allows you to unwind in style while overlooking your private dock fully equipped with a 14,000 lb. electric boat lift, two jet ski lifts, and an electric water platform, inviting water enthusiasts to indulge and explore the open waters. Recent enhancements include a new slate roof installed in 2018, three HVAC systems, an electric Rheem hot water heater and a new 25 year warranty on the plumbing/piping. Enjoy the pinnacle of the coastal life; bring your yacht and relish in the luxury of Bird Key living, just a short walk or golfcart ride to Lido Beach, St. Armands’ Circle and the vibrant downtown area with its exquisite restaurants, theaters, and shopping. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional Sarasota gem your dream home.