Bay front home in a private community near the nation's #1 beach on Siesta Key with breathtaking, wide intercoastal views from nearly every room in a very tropical setting. This spacious, open plan with soaring ceilings offers gentle Gulf breezesfrom the living area through to the large, screened lanai overlooking Sarasota Bay, tucked away at the end of a private road cul-de-sac in a desirable, low maintenance, nature preserve community. Enjoy the privacy, natural beauty, and relaxed atmosphere of the true Florida lifestyle. Launch your boat from the 10,000 lb lift/dock directly into the wide, expansive area of Sarasota Bay, or kayak or fish from your own yard while enjoying Florida's abundant wildlife. With its soaring ceilings and large, open interior spaces, this home has fabulous "bones" that you don't often find. Meticulously cared for, you may choose to renovate this 3BR/2.5BA residence. This home is perfect for entertaining and features an oversized bay front great room, kitchen & breakfast room, dining room, a large bay front master suite with two walk-in closets, 2 large guest bedrooms plus lots of storage space. The 17,119 sq ft lot allows for the option of expansion over the existing oversized (2.5 car) garage, plus an additional freestanding 3rd car garage and pool. Professional exterior painting and caulking completed in 2010. Close to Crescent Beach with easy beach access just two blocks away. Easy access off the island to Sarasota's many restaurants, shops and cultural activities.