Longboat Key Beach Estate Evokes Italian Renaissance

LONGBOAT KEY, FL — With unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico, this Longboat Key mansion evokes an Italian lifestyle of privilege and uncompromising elegance.

"A stunning ode to the majesty of renaissance Venice, Serenissima The Most Serene is one of the finest homes ever built in Florida," the Realtor.com listing states. "Incomparable in architecture, irreplaceable in artistic beauty and situated on the southern end of the coveted Longboat Key, this palatial masterwork embraces a luminous panorama of sea, sand and sky."

Priced at $19.75 million, the home features a great salon, master chef's kitchen and 10-seat home theater.

"Engaging all of the senses, a marble-clad hall soars to a glass sky dome, while before your eyes the azure Gulf of Mexico melts into the horizon," the Realtor.com listing states. "Supreme in scale, Serenissima balances voluminous spaces for entertaining with intimate leisure rooms, all of which inspire memorable moments with family."

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• Address: 845 Longboat Club Rd, Longboat Key, Florida
• Price: $19,750,000
• Square Feet: 19300
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 6 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 2005
• Features: These include a magnificent grand salon, which could easily accommodate 100 guests, a master chef’s kitchen ideal for congregation and conversation, 10-seat theater and Sun Room adjacent to the pool. At Serenissima, active days of sand castle building, shell seeking, sailing, kayaking, golfing or theater-going are capped by spectacular sunsets enjoyed from expansive terraces with incredible views spanning the infinity pool, beach and Gulf. Designed with a reverence for craftsmanship; lyrical Venetian murals, glittering chandeliers and extraordinary millwork are just a glimpse of the details across three living levels. Set behind the exclusive gates of The Longboat Key Club, amenities include golf courses, tennis courts, restaurants, a spa, fitness center and marina. St. Armands Circle is less than 10 minutes away and downtown awaits across the iconic Ringling Bridge.

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