4045 Shell Rd., Sarasota, FL 34242

This gulf front family retreat on Sarasota's famous island of Siesta Key includes its own private sandy beach. Enjoy wide open views and nightly sunsets along the Gulf of Mexico. Listen to the sounds of the waves lapping on your shoreline from your master bedroom, kitchen, living room, outdoor decks, or pool area. The scenes from this part of the island promise to delight with the abundant native wildlife including dolphins, manatees, pelicans and herons. The views in this stretch known as Big Pass are enhanced by the forever preserved natural shores of South Lido Park and the serene beauty of fishing and sail boats meandering by. Ample outdoor entertaining area begs for festive gatherings with its generous pool, spacious pool deck and wood decking, tiki hut, and of course the beach front. This home was designed with vast windows and pocketing sliding glass doors to optimize the natural light, stunning water views, and luxury of indoor/outdoor living that the Florida lifestyle affords. The spacious master suite includes private balcony and morning bar. Master Bath provides private his & her vanities and water closets, Jacuzzi, walk-in closets. Four additional guest rooms each with its own en-suite bath. Updated Ray Routh kitchen with Granite Countertops, spacious island, built in desk, gas stove. Family room offers gas burning fireplace. Elevator. Ideally situated just minutes to the mainland as well as the quaint Siesta Key Village.