200 BIRD KEY DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236 US Longboat Key Home

Ideally located in Bird Key, only one mile to St. Armand's Circle and one mile to downtown Sarasota, the owner, NY Times bestselling author Leslie Glass, has lovingly & meticulously updated this 4 bedroom Plus den, 4 bath bayfront estate. Updates include anew roof in 2004, new or updated windows & sliders with hurricane impact glass and/or shutters, updated electric, all new or updated bathrooms, new A/C units in 2005, and state of the art sound system throughout. The foyer, adorned with a custom stained-glass double door entry & sidelights, immediately leads to the expansive living room with sweeping bay views, ceramic tile floor (throughout the entire first level), interior French doors, crown molding & new textured walls. The grand kitchen is a chef's dream and was completely updated in 2004 with custom cabinetry, new appliances and an eating space large enough to be a second dining room. The formal dining room features 3 picturesque windows overlooking the outside fountain . The entire second level isdedicated to a new master suite with Brazilian Cherry wood floors, and a separate bonus room with a private walk-down to the perfect lanai, featuring a pool and spa, custom pavers, a 2-story cage & a summer kitchen with Dacor appliances and granite counters. The lush landscape includes avocado and grapefruit trees. The new seawall and dock with a 10,000 lb. lift are the perfect finishing touches.