1718 BAY ST Sarasota, FL 34236

Huge $500,00 price reduction!! Wanting to live in a home with expansive views of the Hudson Bayou, boating access, stunning sunsets and walkability to all that downtown Sarasota offers? Then look no further. Experience privacy along the shores of this beautifully protected waterway! Built to enjoy the seascape, with a timeless relationship to the water, this custom home with over 4,000 square feet of living space features a private boat dock and lift, outdoor pool and gated street entrance. With an open floor plan that effortlessly blends livability and privacy while taking full advantage of the endless water views, this home is great for entertaining family and friends. Unique features include a generous-sized open great room with fireplace that opens to the screened terrace with outdoor kitchen and 10-foot ceilings on both the main floor and second story. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, upgraded commercial grade appliances and a casual dinette. The second floor features a large master suite opening to a private balcony, private bath and a separate office with two entire walls of built-in bookcases. There are three additional en-suite guest bedrooms on the main level, an additional bedroom, plus a family/media room. The en-suite bedroom in the back of the house is perfect for a live-in parent or au pair. Other impressive features include a walk-in, climate-controlled wine cellar capable of handling over 500 bottles of your favorite wines, tile and hardwood flooring throughout, freshly painted interior, high ceilings, metal roof, zoned HVAC systems, Pella windows with hurricane-rated, Kevlar-style protection, elegant, double-glass front entry door, lots of garage storage and a great treehouse for the kids. Mature tropical landscaped grounds with water wrapping on two sides. Seller has also gone through the process to add a new dock on the deep water side of the property. Don?t miss the opportunity to see this home. Easy to show