5569 CAPE LEYTE DRIVE SARASOTA FL 34242 MLS #A4656098

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION !!! One Block to the Crystal Sands of Siesta Key Beach the #1 Beach in the USA! Or spend the day on the Aqua waters with two boats on lifts out back, and 119′ of frontage on the Grand Canal leading to the ICW (only one bridge with about 15’ clearance to the Gulf). Oversized 16,163 sf Lot, elevated concrete block home and spectacular pool in your view from most every room! Not just the best location, but this custom-built in 2016 West Indies style home is a fortress all on one level, and is well above flood plain. High and dry through the “storms of the century” in 2024. Beautiful, engineered hardwood floors, and everything freshly painted inside & out. Custom cabinetry and built-ins, as well as several new appliances, including a True Ice Maker. Three large en-suite bedrooms. Four full Baths, a Den/Office/ 4th bedroom with murphy bed, an Open Concept Family room, Dining room & Kitchen, and an extra-large Great Room make living spacious and easy. Large walls of sliding glass doors in all waterfront rooms extend living spaces to a huge, screened Lanai which adds over 500 sf to living space. The total A/C space is 3,654 sf, with a total of 5,075 under roof. All hurricane rated extra heavy duty PGT doors and windows. The oversized 3-car garage with an Epoxy floor has a very high ceiling which allows 2 more cars to be added on lifts for a total of 5 vehicles for the enthusiast. Climate controlled enclosed attic storage is available above the rear part of the garage. Both Air conditioning systems and Hot water heater replaced in past year. The large free form pool and spa have new high end Pentair pool pump & heater & auto chlorinator. Both boats as well as professional decorator staged furniture, decor and pictures may be available for separate purchase for “Turn-Key” possession. DEFINITELY check out the Virtual Tour, since it provides “3D walk through any direction” photos which can really give you the flow of the house as you manipulate your way around.