8347 MIDNIGHT PASS RD Sarasota, FL 34242

Pull into your extended paver driveway through a secure iron gate, where you notice the manicured grounds and lush tropical landscaping on your oversized parcel. Equipped with an 8-car garage and 3 over-sized storage rooms, perfect for your car collection and toys. Luxury exudes this Tuscan/Mediterranean inspired island estate overlooking endless unobstructed views of the Little Sarasota Bay. This magnificent waterfront home enjoys 100’ of shoreline on south Siesta Key and offers a wonderful opportunity to be less than 1 mile from Turtle Beach and only 3 miles from the renowned Siesta Key Beach. Three grand levels accessible by an elevator provide formal and casual living, opulent spaces designed for the very best of Florida living and entertaining, unparalleled privacy, and luxurious appointments throughout. As you enter the home welcomed by a custom ornate iron door and transom, you are enchanted by the vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows with picturesque panoramic views of the Bay, coffer ceilings, chandeliers and a beguiling fireplace extending 21’ high finished in imported Turkish stone. After passing the formal entry, dining room with custom built-ins and living room, notice the Travertine and plantation shutters throughout, and a wet bar with a iron door leading to the 343+ bottle humidity-controlled wine closet. Make your way to the well-appointed gourmet kitchen which boasts Viking appliances, including a 6-burner gas cooktop, and a built-in Miele coffee system. A dream for entertaining, the family room’s double pocket corner doors open to the expansive wrap around Travertine covered terrace complete with a new summer kitchen including an Alfresco gas grill, Marvel refrigerator, and sustainable PVC composite cabinetry. A perfect place to relax; the tanning deck, covered entertaining area, heated saltwater pool and spa, with a grotto and sheer descent water feature providing soothing sounds. Extending from the shoreline lined with regal palms and mangroves is a kayak launch and private dock with composite decking with power/water, and a boat lift offering quick open Bay access for your avid boating. Make your way back to the office accented by custom built-ins and desk with pristine views of the water. The epitome of serenity is found in the executive suite through 8ft double solid wood doors. Note the impressive walk-in custom closets and enjoy views of the sunrise from your private sitting area. The en-suite showcases a spacious his and her vanity, sunken jacuzzi tub, and a grand picture window adorning the double shower allowing immense natural lighting. The main home first level also boasts a two-story staircase, breakfast area, 1 en-suite guest bedroom, guest and pool bathroom, laundry and storage. Make your way to the third floor encompassed by custom wrought iron railing, rich hardwood floors, fully equipped theater room, wet bar, 2 en-suite guest bedrooms and a bonus loft space with access to the mezzanine with spectacular views. Take the elevator to the ground floor where 1,500+ sqft of space for entertaining and fitness await, a place for guests to retreat and a full bath featuring a dry cedar sauna. Additional appointments include terraces, designer outdoor lighting, a new 400 watt/kg GENERAC generator, water filtration softener, quad-zoned cooling with newer AC’s, infrared security cameras, motorized sunshades, and PGT impact windows. Call for a private showing.