5536 CAPE AQUA DR Sarasota, FL 34242

Live so close to Siesta Beach that you can hear the surf, smell the salt air and feel the balmy Gulf breezes from your island home. This fabulously renovated, four-bedroom, three-bath, split-plan home is the perfect full-time residence, beach getaway or investment property. Located on a large, tropically landscaped lot on a quiet street in the sought-after community of Siesta Isles. This home is truly in move-in condition, get your bathing suit, flip-flops and sunscreen ready! The foyer entry welcomes you into the home, which offers the perfect balance between privacy and open concept living. With skylights bathing the room in natural light, the informal living spaces border the open kitchen creating a casual atmosphere overlooking the resort-style, free-form heated pool and spa. The kitchen features a vaulted ceiling, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop and bar seating. The master suite addition includes a beautifully designed bedroom and bath, an oversized walk-in closet, a sitting area, crafted built-in shelving and easy access to the patio and pool. A second bedroom doubles as an office, connected to the third bedroom by a dual bath. A separate fourth bedroom and bath are located on the opposite side of the home, providing ample privacy for family or guests. The sun-filled backyard is your tropical oasis, and the spectacular resort-style pool and expansive paver decking offer plenty of space for your family and guests. A covered outdoor kitchen pavilion and bar area is the perfect place for entertaining and alfresco dining. Fully fenced-in, this beautifully landscaped yard offers a back gate that leads to a shortcut to Siesta Beach, only one block away. A two-car garage and paver driveway allows for ample parking. Although originally built in 1968, the home has had many renovations and upgrades, including impact-resistant windows and doors, a reinforced garage door, a redesigned hip roof, and installed Gerard stone-encrusted metal roof (wind tested to 170 mph), new ductwork and energy-efficient insulation in the attic. Near Siesta Village and only 15 minutes over the North Bridge to downtown Sarasota’s many amenities.