Live the luxurious life you've dreamed of behind the exclusive gates of the prestigious Bird Key community. Situated on 90ft of deep-water canal frontage flowing directly into the Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico creates an ideal boater's paradise. This well maintained four-bedroom home has been updated with an open concept floorplan and well-defined areas that flow easily for entertaining. The heart of the home is the living room with pocketed glass sliding doors bringing in the recently redone pool and gracious outdoor living area leading to the canal and dock. The living room effortlessly flows into the formal dining room and gourmet kitchen with separate breakfast room. Solid wood cabinets with built-in glass displays, granite countertops, stainless appliances and breakfast bar opening up to the living room are fit for an owner who loves to cook and entertain. The family room features a wood-burning fireplace with sliding glass doors to the covered lanai and outdoor vegetation. An ideal split floor plan, on one side a spacious master suite offering glass French doors leading out to the pool area, spa and outdoor shower. The suite offers his-and-her walk-in closets and a gracious bathroom. An additional bedroom and laundry room sit near the master suite. On the opposite side of the home are two additional bedrooms or office space and a full bathroom. The tropical, lush landscaping provides ambiance and privacy for the oversized lanai with covered dining and entertaining areas by the pool overlooking the canal. There is a full bathroom accessed from the pool deck. A boat dock with electric and water, sailboat-deep water, boat lift and kayak dock are perfect for the boater who dreams of an active water lifestyle. Additional updates include; hurricane protected windows and doors, engineered African wood flooring, reroofed in 2019, replaced trex dock in 2012, replaced pool lining and tiles in 2022, replaced pool cage with insulated aluminum roof in outdoor living area in 2014, one A/C unit replaced in 2021. This desirable location on Bird Key is within walking distance to the optional membership Bird Key Yacht Club for social events, dining, fitness and boating. Just minutes to Downtown Sarasota and St. Armand's Circle for fine shopping, world-class dining, cultural activities, entertainment and beautiful Lido Beach. Live an exceptional lifestyle on Florida's Gulf Coast. PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS OF STEP DOWN FROM THE ENTRY INTO THE LIVING ROOM.
