864 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34242

For serious boaters one of the finest deep-water locations in Sarasota. This is one of the few southern exposure, deep-water homes on Siesta Key's picturesque Bayfront where you'll relish dolphins frolicking at your dock and stately blue herons posing in your yard. With easy access to the mainland and downtown Sarasota, this desirable North Siesta Key location is the choice for the serious boater who values wide, deep water and quick access to the Gulf of Mexico. This spacious home sets the tone for casual island living. Through the private gate into the paver courtyard, you'll enter an oasis canopied by mature olive trees and lush landscaping. The home's bright, open floorplan with cypress accented walls and trim is anchored by a spacious great room with a fireplace. A wall of glass enables you to experience the spectacular water views. The well-equipped island kitchen and master bedroom both open to the large, covered cypress verandah. Two private ensuite guest rooms are on the first floor. A graceful curved staircase leads upstairs to an expansive bonus room and half bath. Three sets of French doors lead to a covered Bayfront balcony, overlooking the pool, large waterfront yard and open bay views. Home and grounds were expanded and completely remodeled in 1995. A low maintenance multi-dock system accommodates multiple vessels inner dock with 20K lb. lift outer dock with pilings for a 65' vessel and a side dock with davits and mooring whips. Siesta Beach, the USA's #1 beach, is just minutes away.