‘Enchanting’ Estate Boasts Private Heron Lagoon Frontage

SARASOTA, FL — House hunters in the market for properties with history, acreage and waterfront views may find what they’re looking for in Sarasota’s “Casa de los Arboles.” Located on the shoreline of Heron Lagoon on the south end of Siesta Key, the home also boasts 1.26 acres secluded by an 8-foot privacy fence.

Built in 1950, the main home boasts four bedrooms and just over 4,000 square feet of living space. There’s also a one-bedroom cottage with a full kitchen. To find out more about this listing, check out the details below provided by realtor.com:

• Address: 8128 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, Florida
• Price: $1,696,000
• Square Feet: 4088
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1950
• Features: Casa de los Arboles - An enchanting estate on the south end of Siesta Key, nestled on the peaceful and very private Heron Lagoon. Boasting over 220 ft of shoreline, this estate also features over 1.26 acres, an 8-foot privacy wall, and a beautiful wrought iron gate. Upon passing through the gate, you will find a brand new, massive paver courtyard, marrying the home with the well thought out new, 3-car garage, which elegantly matches the Mediterranean influence that historically graces the home. The 1,100 sq. ft., 3-bay garage, also includes a climate-controlled room. The main house features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with gorgeous 10-foot coffered ceilings and Italian porcelain plank flooring throughout the open floor plan. The master is on the main floor with exquisite views of the lagoon, along with a morning room, beautiful custom walk-in closet, and an ensuite that exits to the first of 2 outdoor showers. Also on the main floor, you will find a guest bedroom with private bath that walks out to the 2nd private outdoor shower and saltwater pool area. Upstairs you have 2 additional bedrooms and a shared "Jack and Jill" bathroom. The estate also features a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom guest cottage that has a full kitchen and living area with a quaint screened-in porch for sunset views through the trees on the lagoon. With the most beautiful banyan trees that one could ever imagine, the setting is magical. This is the home that you create life in! Live the dream here on Siesta Key at Casa de los Arboles!

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