1595 Bay Point Drive, SARASOTA

Built in 1937,and modernized over the years, this spectacular home boasts waterfront views of the Hudson Bayou from nearly every room with over 130 feet of frontage. Situated on a half of an acre, the circular driveway and lush, mature landscaping give this home a park-like setting. Inside, you will find a completely remodeled kitchen featuring a center island with honed granite and abundant custom cabinetry with teak countertops that opens up to an inviting dining area with pecky cypress walls and heart pine floors. The sunken Florida Room features stone floors, a custom built-in and French doors to the living and dining rooms, as well as access to your lanai. Pecky cypress doors and radius archways are found throughout the home, with pecky cypress ceiling and beams in the living room and the original wood burning fireplace. On the main level you will find two bedrooms--one with an attached bonus room/nursery and a Jack & Jill bathroom with stone flooring. On the upper level you will find the spacious master suite featuring incredible balcony views of the front and rear of the home, an en-suite bath and a large walk-in closet. Outside, an entertainer's dream awaits--an outdoor kitchen, motorized pergola, and expansive patio space around your free-form saltwater pool. Enjoy boating from your own dock equipped with a 8000 lb boat lift in a sail boat depth canal with no bridges for easy access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. The guest house features two additional bedrooms with one boasting a custom Murphy Bed, the other bedroom currently utilized as a tailored home office , and a full bathroom. This home has been impeccably maintained inside and out, while keeping the integrity of the home intact. With the whimsical grounds, serene views of the water and Selby Gardens, and exceptional craftsmanship that this property offers... it is truly a rare find. Bay Point Park is just blocks from Southside Elementary, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, downtown Sarasota, and Siesta Key Beach. "Rich in history and abundant in character." Room measurements are approximate, buyer or buyer's agent to verify.