3860 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275

Stunning Bayfront gated masterpiece built in 2006 and located on Casey Key in Sarasota one of the most exclusive barrier islands on the west coast of Florida. Modeled after an 18th Century Tuscan mansion all of the finishes were imported and many were hand carved, including the wooden doors, cabinetry, stone columns and even the stone sinks. The European style Interior Grand Courtyard greets you with a 26 foot illuminated beamed ceiling and a 12 foot hand carved stone fireplace plus expansive views of the Infinity Pool, dock, Little Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway beyond. The spectacular kitchen and family room are very inviting with gorgeous hand carved wooden cabinetry, a gas stove, large walk-in pantry, multiple dishwashers, three sinks and the same expansive bay views. The elegant Outdoor Pool-Side Family Room with a hand carved stone fireplace and framed in beautiful hand carved stone columns might be your favorite room of the house to relax, especially on those chilly Florida nights! The main house is serviced by an elevator on all three levels, there are four bedrooms plus a handsome library/office, the flooring is stone and imported wide plank wood flooring throughout the residence. The Master Suite is fabulous with well-appointed his and hers private bathrooms, a beautiful closet, and a large bedroom opening to a sunset terrace. The west and east upper promenades both offer large terraces for relaxing or just enjoying the Gulf breezes. The outdoor living area is sensational with the infinity edge pool, outdoor fireplace and expansive outdoor living space, plus the dock! The dock features a 10K boat lift plus there are two jet-ski docks located on each side of the wooden dock. An exquisite guest house accompanies this mansion and is connected by a majestic confederate jasmine covered trellis. Halfway along the trellis pathway you'll encounter a lovely tiered fountain which pools below at the motor court. The towering guest house offers endless useful possibilities such as an excellent artist studio or a wonderful home office. The first level is a living room, kitchen and half bath as well as laundry, the second level is the bedroom and full bathroom with the third level being a loft to the sunset deck; and from that third level deck you see the sun touch the water at sunset. There are terraces and patios on every level of the guesthouse to enjoy the great Florida lifestyle! The main house has a bonus underneath in that there is a five car garage plus a large storage area; and remember the elevator service all three levels of the residence starting at the garage. This property also comes with a private deeded easement to the Gulf of Mexico.