1214 SEA PLUME WAY Sarasota, FL 34242

Peaceful Oasis on Siesta Key. Spacious, light-filled, canal-front home on a quiet private canopied street with soaring cathedral ceilings and a modern open floor plan. Located just off Midnight Pass Road, it is a short 5 minute walk to the crystal sands of Siesta Beach and a quick 3/4mi. drive to the mainland over Stickney Point Bridge. Enjoy the restaurants, shops, nightlife in the south village which also a 5 minute walk from Sea Plume Way. There is a dock with a lift (currently holding a 24 foot center console boat) with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway. There are two large one car garages and overall parking for 6-8 cars, with an elegant covered entryway and a large foyer which has a view through to the aquamarine pool. An open staircase leads up to the spectacular second floor space, which has high ceilings, tile floors and ample room for entertaining. There is also an elevator from the downstairs mudroom that opens right into the gourmet-style granite kitchen, which has 2 large pantries and beautiful cabinetry, providing abundant storage. The kitchen is adjacent to the dining and living areas, all of which have gorgeous views of the surrounding foliage. The spectacular living room has generous space for seating, anchored by a central fireplace that is framed by a two-story wall design that highlights the height of the ceiling. A wall of glass sliding doors opens onto the second floor deck, with an outdoor spiral staircase leading down to the poolside seating area, all contained inside a two-story screened pool cage. Outdoors, on the lanai which has travertine throughout, there is plenty of covered space, making it comfortable in any weather. You can access the pool three ways—from the mudroom (which has a second refrigerator), the spiral staircase, or through 12 foot sliding glass doors directly out of the downstairs bonus room. There are three large bedrooms on the main floor, all with ample closet space. The Master Suite has 3 closets, cathedral ceiling, bamboo floors and a spacious bathroom with deep tub and large double shower. All three full baths and the laundry room have granite counters and ample cabinetry. A third floor loft, which is lit from above by 8 clerestory windows, accommodates a number of uses—office, library, or artist’s studio. The adjacent attic provides even more storage and an easy-access mechanical room.There is built in shelving, bamboo flooring and a view of the living space below. Additionally, there is a large first floor bonus space with its own bathroom and shower, which opens right out to the sparkling pool. The moment you enter this elegant expansive home you will feel the beauty and tranquility of tropical living.