Active with Contract. Many say that this is the most beautiful home in Sarasota. The combination of classic proportions, graceful design and superb quality, all perfectly positioned on 130 feet of azure colored New Pass, is a visual feast. Gated and walled with exquisite mature plantings the home is very private. The expansive width of the property affords wonderful water views from almost every room in the home. The generous terraces and dramatic disappearing edge pool invite outdoor living on a grand scale with a covered dining pavilion and a sunset view cocktail pavilion. The home offers elegant formal living room with handsome stone fireplace, lovely and large formal dining room, ideal for large gatherings. The inviting open kitchen with the very latest and greatest equipment opens to a casual waterside dining area and appealing family room with slate-faced fireplace. The large main-level master suite features private entry foyer, immediate access to pool and private spa, commodious closets and a spa-like bathroom. Guests are comfortably accommodated in waterfront guest suites with sunset view terraces or in the utterly charming separate guest house with private fountain-graced entrance. A handsome mahogany paneled library is the perfect retreat for him. The private dock features an automatic 16,000 lb. capacity hoist with very deep water and immediate Gulf and Bay access. Lovely, private and gated neighborhood beach.