8217 Grande Shores Dr., Sarasota, FL 34240

Experience luxury-living at its finest in this custom Lee Wetherington home located in Lakehouse Cove at Waterside, Sarasota. Built in 2020, this custom Nautica model offers exquisite upgrades and high end finishes that will delight the most discerning buyer. Enter through the exquisite double doors into the generous open floor plan of the great room with high vaulted ceilings, taking in the tranquility of the pool and the private preserve area. The European style kitchen is complete with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances, contemporary cabinets, and expansive quartz waterfall island. Glass sliders in the great room and bonus room pocket seamlessly and transition to the outdoor area featuring a panoramic screened and covered patio, heated saltwater pool/ spa with waterfall, contemporary fire pit, as well as the fully equipped outdoor kitchen. The owner’s suite is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious you will see. The opulent en suite bath has an expansive two person walk-in shower that spans 121” and also includes soaking tub, built-in cabinetry, automatic toto toilet, and back lit mirrors. Beautiful oversized porcelain tile flows seamlessly throughout the home, creating a unified look. Each bedroom is en-suite and has spacious closets. There is a 4th full bath off the bonus room that also can serve as a pool bath. In addition, there is a home office/ den located off the great room, which could also be used as a fourth bedroom. This home has a contemporary flair with the owner’s addition of stunning custom lighting and ceiling fans. This home is also tech-forward with the Control 4 system, surround sound, Ring doorbell, concealed wall speakers, complete security system with cameras, whole house generator, and programmable thermostat. To complete this masterpiece is the oversized 3 car garage, which includes custom cabinets and a mini split A/C. Lakehouse Cove at Waterside amenities include community pool and spa with poolside cabanas, fitness and exercise studio, boathouse, event lawn and sunset lawn, play areas, bocce and pickleball courts, firepit, and two dog parks. Rent a kayak or bring your own paddleboard and spend the day on the water. Waterside Place is a vibrant, lakefront town center with stylish shops, restaurants, entertainment, and a new cultural hub for Sarasota. The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Sarasota’s oldest performing arts organization, is also making its home in a stunning new theatre that will host nearly 400 performances a year. It’s an exciting development with water taxis ready to transport you from Lakehouse Cove to Waterside Place. Only minutes to the UTC, superb shopping, fine dining, medical facilities, great schools and just a short drive to Florida's Gulf Coast beaches.