5382 SHADOW LAWN DR Sarasota, FL 34242

The ultimate island lifestyle for both the beach lover and serious boater. Enjoy deep water boating on the Grand Canal with only one fixed bridge to the bay and Intracoastal Waterway, direct to the Gulf of Mexico and close to the powdery white quartz sands of world-famous Siesta Beach. This impeccable, fabulous, three-bedroom, three-bath-plus-den waterfront home is the perfect full-time home or vacation retreat. Professionally designed, extensively renovated and expanded, the light and bright, open-concept floor plan features a spacious great room with high ceilings, kitchen and dining area, which overlooks the pool and waterway. Centered by the spectacular, spacious contemporary kitchen featuring custom wood cabinets, quartz countertops, two sinks, induction cooktop, double ovens, stainless steel appliances, ice maker, abundant storage and a massive breakfast bar, this workspace will please the most discerning chef and is a perfect area for entertaining large parties. A wall of sliding glass doors leads to the expansive, west-facing, screened lanai, travertine deck and the sparkling oversized pool, the perfect place for daytime fun or evening alfresco dining with full sunset views. In cooler weather, it becomes an additional room outdoors with seating areas in the sun and shade. Sited on nearly one-third of an acre, with mature tropical landscaping, including royal and coconut palms, this property offers plenty of space for everyone. You'll delight in living on the water and will marvel at the amazing marine life just outside your door. The 100-foot composite dock with fish cleaning station and 10,000-pound remote-controlled lift is a boater's dream. Fish from your own backyard, launch your paddleboard or kayak from the dock, or just relax and enjoy living in paradise. Additional features of this wonderful home include a fabulous waterfront master bedroom suite, remodeled baths, porcelain tile floors throughout, ceiling fans and pendant lighting, living room surround sound, a large laundry room with sink, storage and refrigerator, custom outfitted bedroom closets, tankless on-demand water heaters, central alarm system, custom Bahama shutters, outdoor patios, covered patios with in-ceiling speakers, large circular driveway. Close to Siesta Village's unique boutiques and restaurants and only 15 minutes over the bridge to downtown Sarasota's urban and cultural amenities, shopping, schools and hospital.