Gated Waterfront Estate In Harbor Acres Overlooking Sarasota Bay

SARASOTA, FL — This private waterfront gated estate in Harbor Acres, a premier established neighborhood set on Sarasota Bay, is an architectural masterpiece set on 1.5 acres with 230 feet of bayfront. This home is designed with refinement and unmatched authentic style. Designed by renowned architect Thorton Little and leading builder Bruce Saba, this estate was curated for comfortable entertaining combining the magnificent water landscape with the warmth of a country chateau, according to Realtor.com.

• Address: 1309 Vista Dr, Sarasota, Florida
• Price: $18,000,000
• Square Feet: 8,452
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 2012
• Features: Restored front doors from the Belgium Embassy set the stage for the exquisiteness beyond, from the imported hand-carved cabinetry and interior doors, heated stone flooring to the custom ceiling treatments, hand-plastered interior walls, antique chandeliers and painstaking craftsmanship in every last detail of this 8,452+-square foot-residence.
• The true culinary kitchen is complete with a La Cornue range, Sub-Zero refrigerators, large center island, butler's pantry and an informal dining area with walls of windows to take in the scenic backdrop.
• A blue-glass tile infinity-edge lap size pool and spa captures sunlight and moonlight reflections.
• Some significant features are custom hope iron hurricane impact windows, automated window treatments, two elevators, security cameras, air conditioned three-car garage, Crestron lighting control system and a entire home backup generator.
• The double lot size suggests the possibility of a separate guest house and garages.

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