Designer Touches Set This Bird Key Estate Apart

SARASOTA, FL — Tampa Bay area house hunters dreaming of waterfront views, wide open spaces and a kitchen that could make a professional chef drool may find this Bird Key estate a dream come true. Designed by noted architect Cliff Scholz, this Perrone custom home was crafted to serve as its own luxury retreat from the outside world.

To learn more about this $9.9 million listing, check out the following details from Realtor.com:

• Address: 622 S Owl Dr, Sarasota, Florida
• Price: $9,995,000
• Square Feet: 5355
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2003
• Features: The spectacular location of this designer Bird Key home will astound you. The Bird Key lifestyle is a sought-after experience, and life at this estate is the perfect complement. Situated on two direct bayfront lots, offering an amazing 450+ feet of direct bay frontage. The expanse of the professionally landscaped grounds enhances a lavish and private atmosphere, hard to find anywhere else in Sarasota. Designed by famed architect Cliff Scholz and built by Perrone Custom Home Builders, this 5,300+ SF residence offers a split-level interior with features including living and dining rooms, Venetian plastered walls, solid-wood beamed ceiling treatments, LED lighting, gas fireplace with custom-made mantle, three-piece crown moldings and beautiful built-ins. Clearly the hub of this home, the decadent kitchen, with its custom cabinetry, professional-grade appliances, and Butler’s pantry, overlooks the family room for effortless entertaining. One guest suite is just off the kitchen, while two additional suites comprise the second level. The master wing is conveniently located on the first floor. This retreat offers his and her walk-in closets, spa-inspired en-suite, bonus room and private access to the stunning Travertine lanai with summer kitchen, gas fireplace, lounge areas and a few steps down will lead to deep-water dockage, the bayfront heated swimming pool and spa surrounded by brick pavers. This special estate is an experience in luxury waterfront living. Second lot may be built on or separated.

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