4949 Commonwealth Dr., Sarasota, FL 34242

A modern minimalist masterpiece in the heart of Siesta Key, this unique, custom designed 1 bed, 1 bath with office exemplifies simplicity, structural integrity & understated elegance. An interior designer’s dream home, this house is the vision of award-winning designer Cheryl Gaddie who designed this home for herself, & who was responsible for redesigning the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce offices & Visitor’s Center, among other contemporary homes on Siesta Key. This elevated, energy-efficient home was built in 2017 using insulated stack bond block, poured in place concrete slabs for the floor & ceiling, & utilizes sustainable building materials, hurricane rated windows & state-of-the-art high-performance fixtures. The “Form Meets Function” Open Floor Plan has a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz countertops, Sub Zero Fridge, dishwasher & Wolf Induction Range, & microwave drawer. It has a generous living & dining space with towering 10-foot ceilings, exposed interior block walls, polished concrete floors & a glorious wraparound deck. Top-of-the-line remote controlled retractable shades add a glow to the afternoon sun, & constant breezes flow through the home when the sliding doors are open, inviting the natural surroundings inside. The large bedroom has a wall of custom closets & 8’ sliding glass doors that open to the back deck. The office space can be used as a flex room or sleeping area for guests. The bath is accessible from both the bedroom & living area & is finished with porcelain tile & includes a separate water closet with vanity & toilet, while the adjoining master bath wet area includes a second vanity, a large free-standing tub & a glass enclosed shower. The home is equipped with an energy-saving high performance tankless water heater. The wraparound deck is perfect for relaxing & entertaining. The grounds are “Xeriscaped” with room for a lap pool & hot tub. Posts are in place on the back lanai railing for the addition of a future gate & staircase to the space below. 220-amp service dedicated for a future hot tub is already in place. Original plans are available. With plenty of parking in front, there’s a massive under house carport with space for 2 vehicles as well as a large area that can be used as a workshop or for storage. The unique design of this home insures lower maintenance, lower insurance costs & lower utility bills. Under 5 minutes & a little more than 1.5 miles by car to world renowned Siesta Key Beach, & vibrant Siesta Key Village with its shops, cafes, restaurants, & other outdoor venues with lively local musicians providing the perfect mix of modern-day amenities & old island charm. Siesta Key is a natural paradise. This six-mile barrier island is a sheltering habitat for a host of native water birds, dolphins, manatees & other aquatic wildlife. The world sings the praises of its beaches—three, awe-inspiring miles of pristine white sand along the tranquil Gulf of Mexico. Walk into this living postcard, then swim, collect shells & soak up the sun… or spend the day doing exactly as you please in your very own tropical oasis.