Real Estate

Lido Key Home Capitalizes On Big Pass, Gulf Views

WOW House: Take a peek inside this palatial Sarasota home that boasts high ceilings, balconies and waterfront views.

SARASOTA, FL — If an airy floor plan with lots of room to roam topped off with Gulf of Mexico views adds up to your idea of a dream house, this $6.9 million estate in Sarasota might just make your jaw drop. Located on Lido Key, the home overlooks Big Pass and doesn’t fail to capitalize on its waterfront positioning.

Built in 2003, the home underwent remodeling in 2016 to include an updated, gourmet kitchen. Spanning more than 6,000 square feet, the home boasts ceilings that soar between 12 and 23 feet. Outside, there’s an upper-level Jacuzzi that cascades water to a pool below. The outdoor living area also boasts a kitchen and steps that lead to a new dock with a boat lift. To find out more about this listing, check out the details below provided by realtor.com:

  • Address: 1355 Westway Dr, Sarasota, Florida
  • Price: $6,900,000
  • Square Feet: 6193
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 5 Full and 3 Half Baths
  • Built: 2003
  • Features: Exquisite gated estate on highly desirable Westway Dr. on Lido Key overlooking gorgeous azure Big Pass waters and the Gulf Of Mexico. Beautiful gates open to an expansive driveway and a three car garage. Entering this lovely home through the Mahogany front door, one is immediately aware of the openness and soaring 12ft. to 23ft. ceilings. The main living level features the living room with an elaborate stone fireplace, formal dining room, office & great room. Adjoining the great room is the newly completed in 2016 gourmet kitchen featuring new wood cabinets, top of the line appliances plus outstanding Taj Mahal Quartzite countertops and a wine room. The master suite is also on the first living level with his and her closets. The master bath has also been remodeled in 2016 and includes gorgeous marble and fixtures. Sliding doors in the master and family room open to an expansive veranda with an upper level Jacuzzi elegantly cascading water down a waterfall into the pool below. There is also an outdoor kitchen on the veranda. Steps lead to the new dock and lift for the boating enthusiast who wants immediate access to Gulf and Bay waters. The outdoor living space has breathtaking water and sunset views. The upstairs living levels feature three guest suites and another terrace overlooking Big Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. The home has an elevator that accesses every level. Westway owners have their own gated, private neighborhood beach area.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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