Mediterranean

The day begins with a cup of coffee over a scene of tranquility. Three levels of balconies, terraces and lanais look out to the mangroves, Sarasota Bay and Longboat Key. This Mediterranean home, designed by Palm Beach and Naples architect Stofft Cooney, is rich in quality and architectural details. Its 6,538 square feet under air includes four bedrooms, four full baths, two half baths, family room, separate living room, wine cellar, dining room, office, butlers' pantry and a robust kitchen. Each room has a personality accenting the design inspiration. The bedrooms are en suite, each bath a work of art. The scale of the home is inviting. The ceilings give gracious volume, and the floor plan is both social and private. The master suite opens to a view from Downtown Sarasota to North Longboat Key, enjoyed on the large private balcony. The bath is sumptuous with vaulted ceilings, slipper tub, separate water closets, tumbled marble tiled shower and massive closets. Main floor is a feast for the eyes with water views, marble and wood floors, grand open kitchen with Wolf and Bosch appliances, dining room with hand-painted barrel ceilings, living room with fireplace and billiards room with bar. The lanai hosts an outdoor kitchen with Wolf grill, fireplace and salon off the great room overlooking Sarasota Bay and the lower level pool and terrace. A busy day of sports, cultural or beach activities brings you home to the serenity of Legends Bay and sunset over the Gulf.