A $14 Million Beachfront Paradise On Siesta Key

SARASOTA, FL — Relax, escape, and unwind from everyday life in the ultimate beachfront paradise on Siesta Key. Offering one of the area's most coveted lifestyles, this private resort-like compound rests on over 4 acres between the tranquil blue Gulf of Mexico waters and the quiet banks of Heron Lagoon in the Sanderling Club on Siesta Key, according to Realtor.com.

• Address: 8218 Sanderling Rd, Sarasota, Florida
• Price: $14,000,000
• Square Feet: 10624
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 7 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1986
• Features: More than 300 feet of direct beachfront.
• The main home, featuring just over 8,600 square feet of living space, takes full advantage of its waterfront location, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
• Newly completed updates to the main house include all new kitchen, bathrooms, engineered walnut and large-format marble flooring, custom wood millwork, butler's kitchen, LED lighting, HVAC systems and ductwork, elevator, gated entry and Smart Home Wi-Fi-enabled automation with access points.
• Designed for entertaining, the main living space features a large dining room and waterfront living room boasting multiple vignettes to choose from to take in the stunning Gulf of Mexico sunsets.
• The adjacent gourmet kitchen features Rutt custom cabinetry, enormous rectangular island with seating, and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances all anchored by elegant marble countertops.
• The office, accessed through a hidden door, is the ideal place to work from home while the family room might just be the perfect space to enjoy moments of laughter and entertainment with family and friends.
• The lower level, which opens to the pool and summer kitchen is like a spa and features an additional bedroom, two bathrooms, and both a steam room and sauna.
• The private master level boasts an expansive waterfront terrace and dual bathrooms with separate custom organized closets.
• Two guest rooms share a unique Jack & Jill bathroom on their own floor.
• The extensive outdoor living area includes a heated saltwater pool and spa, summer kitchen, clay tennis court, tiki hut, and fire pit offering magnificent views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico beyond.
• The guest house, built in 2007, is located across the street on the quiet banks of Heron Lagoon and features an open great room plan with 2 ensuite bedrooms, a large screened terrace, and an open deck with dock below.
• This property is part of the Sanderling Club, offering a guard-gated entrance, beach club, tennis courts, Paul Rudolph-designed beach cabanas and children's playground, as well as dockage on the bayside of the island.

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