Timeless Elegance In A Waterfront Sanctuary

One of Sarasota’s greatest bayfront estates, this stunning one point three eight acre waterfront home has recently undergone a comprehensive renovation throughout, enhancing every room with refined finishes and modern systems while preserving its timeless architectural character. Hidden away at the end of Southwest Drive within the coveted Cherokee Park neighborhood, this five-bedroom home offers exceptional seclusion and privacy, surrounded by lush, verdant landscaping, specimen trees and mature oaks, with tranquil water views providing a serene backdrop throughout the entire home. A masterpiece by design, this architectural gem was designed by esteemed architect Clifford Scholtz and built with impeccable craftsmanship by Rich Perrone of Perrone Construction. Among the recent exterior improvements are a new roof and gutters, fresh exterior paint, new decorative landscape lighting, and a refreshed outdoor shower. Inside, thoughtfully curated modern finishes and updates seamlessly blend with classic architectural details such as columns, archways, and a mahogany-paneled office, creating interiors that feel bright, open, and timeless. New European white oak flooring flows through the main living areas while Stark carpeting adds warmth to the staircase, select bedrooms, and the bonus room. A culinary enthusiast’s dream, the completely updated kitchen boasts Taj Mahal leathered stone countertops, White Haze dolomite backsplash, a micro cement hood, painted cabinetry, an oversized island, new sinks and faucets,a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer,and more. The charming breakfast area and adjacent family room featuring a new micro cement fireplace with Taj Mahal hearth are set against a backdrop of expansive windows and glass doors that capture picturesque bay views. A luxurious and peaceful retreat,the elaborate primary suite features a beautifully updated bath showcasing new vanities with Taj Mahal countertopsand Brizo fixtures plus new flooring soaking tub,and walk-in shower. Secondary baths throughoutthe home have also been refreshed. Covered patiosand loggias extend from themain livingareas creating ideal spaces for relaxationand enjoyment. Upstairs,theexpansive gathering room impresseswithits customPerla Venata quartzite bar,freshly painted ceiling beams large windows,and balcony access overlookingthe bay,pool,and lush grounds. This is the perfect perch toenjoylarge gatherings relaxatthe bar shoot pool orhavefriendsandfamily over on game day. Outside,theproperty unfoldsasaprivate oasiswitha screened porchfeaturingChicago brickpavers,a Wolf gas grill Sub-Zero fridge,and refreshed finishes includinga tiled backsplasha updated hardware,new sinkand faucet,and refinished cabinetry. Chicago brickpavers also surroundthe free-form poolcreatinga cohesive outdoor livingenvironment. Atthewatersedge boaterswill delightin theprotected deep-waterboat basinwith two lifts (ten thousand-poundand sixteen thousand-pound capacities)providing effortless maritimeadventures. Adetached oversized three-car garage connectedbyacovered walkway provides ample spacefor storageor workshop use. Additional updates of note includeupdated HVACsystems tanklesswater heaters anda modernized electricalthroughout. A whole house generator rounds outthesuperlative systems. This exquisitely updated estate representsarare offeringwhere timeless elegance meetsmodern sophisticationon oneof Sarasota’s most extraordinary waterfront settings.