Description

Welcome to your personal coastal oasis on coveted St. Armands Key, positioned just moments from the world-famous roundabout and the sun-drenched, sugar-sand shores of Lido Beach. Exquisitely updated and tailored for effortless coastal living, this turnkey residence presents a rare opportunity to enjoy refined island elegance, complete with the highly coveted flexibility of weekly rental eligibility making it an incomparable primary home, seasonal getaway, or high-performing luxury investment asset.Step through the welcoming foyer into a light-flooded, airy haven adorned with crisp plantation shutters, crown molding, and sleek, large format tile flooring that stretches across the main living spaces. Designed for relaxed gatherings and seamless entertaining, the expansive open living and dining area flows naturally into a showstopping gourmet kitchen. Outfitted with chic two-tone cabinetry, quartz countertops, a dedicated work/beverage station, and open shelving, the kitchen is both a culinary showpiece and the lively heart of the home. Peaceful accommodations include generously proportioned bedrooms dressed in beach-inspired tones and wood-look plank tile flooring, highlighted by a serene primary suite complete with an enviable custom walk-in closet system and designer finished baths that balance modern elegance with timeless coastal character. With a newer roof and updated AC already in place, the home delivers total peace of mind alongside stylish design. The layout accommodates the possibility of an in-law suite.Outside, the property opens to an exceptionally private, fenced backyard framed by soaring mature palms and a contemporary horizontal privacy fence. This expansive, sun-soaked outdoor retreat is primed for unforgettable alfresco dining, morning coffee, and evening lounging under the warm Florida breeze. Best of all, the deep, versatile lot offers tremendous potential to design and build your dream custom in ground pool, spa, and outdoor summer kitchen creating an elite tropical resort right outside your back door.The location and lifestyle offered by St. Armands are simply second to none. Leave your keys behind and take a leisurely stroll or golf cart ride to St. Armands Circle, a world renowned destination brimming with award-winning fine dining, open-air cafes, ice cream parlors, high-end fashion boutiques, and lively year round art and music festivals. Just a few blocks further west, discover the tranquil Gulf waters of Lido Beach, known for paddle boarding, shelling, and legendary sunset walks. Nearby nature lovers can explore the winding mangrove tunnels and kayak launches of Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Key, while boaters and anglers will relish quick access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.Cross the scenic Ringling Bridge and you are minutes from Downtown Sarasota's vibrant cultural district, home to the Sarasota Opera, the historic Ringling Museum, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and Marina Jacks, as well as an easy 15-minute drive to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Combining an irreplaceable barrier-island address, upscale finishes, outdoor pool potential, and proven rental versatility, this home is the ultimate slice of St. Armands paradise.