613 Tyler Dr., Sarasota, FL 34236

Active with Contract. Exquisite tropical privacy is yours to enjoy in this vintage waterfront home on Lido Key. Set within easy walking distance of St. Armands Circle, Lido Beach and South Lido Park you'll awaken each day to a superb view of Sarasota Bay, including a mangrove island whose protected natural beauty can never be encroached on. Inside the home, the key word is "spacious." With floor to ceiling windows to impart a feeling of openness, along with a split floor plan that includes a separate guest wing with two bedrooms, you will never want for more room to spread out. Central to the home are the living, dining and great rooms; which are set apart from one anotehr by pillars and archways with a decided European flair. The unusually large kitchen features a double-sided fireplace, whose warmth and ambiance can also be enjoyed from the living room. The large master suite includes a large spa-like bath, cedar closet; and an attached office with its own private entrance. Luxury extras includea guest cottage with fireplace, private boat dock fronting sailboat water; and a screened-in lanai with heated pool, covered dining pavilion and plenty of room to entertain. All this is surrounded by lush landscaping, mature palm trees, a pavered entry;and coquina shell path that encircles the home. You'll thoroughly delight in this hidden gem of a property tucked discretely inside one of Sarasota's most beautiful and sought-after neighborhoods. Maraco shutters do not convey.