5536 Contento Dr., Sarasota, FL 34242

An island, beach and boating delight located on deep boating water just 0.7 miles to the white quartz sand and azure waters of world-famous Siesta Beach. Each evening you’ll be inspired by spectacular, colorful sunsets over the long grand canal view from this fabulous Siesta Key home. Expanded and renovated, this casual beach home boasts four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in an open floor plan with abundant, natural light. The great room and dining room flow easily to the kitchen, which offers bar seating, pendant lighting, granite countertops, a subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast nook overlooking the pool and waterfront yard. The dining room features a wood ceiling and a wall of sliding glass doors that beckon you outside to enjoy the expansive entertaining area surrounded by a lush, tropical yard, a wonderful extension of the indoor living area. Relax with your friends and family by the pool, in the hot tub or on the trellised patio for fabulous alfresco dining under the stars. The split bedroom plan includes the east-side owner’s suite featuring a custom wood ceiling, bamboo floors and large master bath with a separate shower and jetted tub. French doors open from the suite to an extension of the bedroom, which could be used as a den, office or fifth bedroom. On the west side of the home, a private wing includes three large additional bedrooms with bamboo floors, walk-in closets, one-and-a-half baths and access to a private outdoor shower. Fish from your own dock, enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing while experiencing amazing Florida wildlife. Boaters will appreciate the 14,000-pound boat lift and dock minutes to the open bay with only one higher fixed bridge to the Intracoastal Waterway. Other features include tile floors, interior laundry and storage area with a second refrigerator, Pelican whole-house water filtration system, two-zone HVAC (2021 and 2017), two-car garage with an epoxy floor and additional storage area on an 11,500-square-foot lot. The expansive, circular driveway offers plenty of parking for family and guests. Near Siesta Beach and Siesta Village's boutiques and restaurants. Just 15 minutes by car to downtown Sarasota's shopping, restaurants and cultural amenities.