Real Estate

Find A Tropical Getaway In This Gorgeous Key West-Style Home

This $1.1 million custom-built home in Sarasota's Granada neighborhood is ideal for family-living or those looking to entertain.

SARASOTA, FL — If you're looking for Key West-inspired digs, this custom-built home in Sarasota's idyllic Granada neighborhood is for you. Priced at about $1.1 million, this tranquil and tropical dream home delivers coastal-inluenced touches, high-end modern finishes and classic nuances.

  • Address: 3538 Almeria Ave, Sarasota, Florida
  • Price: $1,099,900
  • Square Feet: 2971
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 4 Baths
  • Built: 2008
  • Features: There are French doors throughout the home to welcome the fresh air of the Gulf of Mexico. Oak hardwood floors exist throughout the hallways and entire living spaces in the home, with vintage tile featured in all four full bathrooms. The gourmet kitchen has honed granite countertops and a maple butcher block style island; two farmhouse apron sinks; Sub Zero, Wolf and Bosch appliances; and wonderful built-ins throughout.
  • The home also delivers quality craftsmanship with double crown molding throughout, a unique poplar wood ceiling in the master bedroom, as well as a custom-made architectural barn wood featured wall in the third bedroom.
  • The second floor of the detached garage has been converted into a design studio for the current homeowner, which could easily translate to a home office.
  • Described as an "inviting family home and entertainer’s delight," this home captures the spirit of authentic Southern lifestyle featuring a private outdoor patio space—including a live wood burning fireplace—ergonomically shaped decking made of travertine stone, a new pool that both heats and cools, gorgeous vegetation, a small koi pond and easy maintenance hardscaping.
  • Located just west of the Tamiami Trail and steps from the highly rated Southside Elementary School. It's also just minutes from Siesta Key Beach, Southside Village and Sarasota's award-winning restaurants and nightlife.

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