Located on a quiet lane on Siesta Key, this beautiful waterfront home is a RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE LEGACY! Designed by the Father of Sarasota School of Architecture, Ralph Twitchell, in 1960 when he had perfected his homes for Florida living. Like many homes of the era, this residence lives much larger than its square footage would imply, as there are many screened areas, breezeways, and covered spaces. Entering the home through ornamental red gates, you are in a covered foyer breezeway with a flowing koi pond beside your feet. Instantly your senses become calm as your view moves through to palm trees and sailboat water. With two distinctly different home structures (the guest area and main living area), the guest structure has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom that open to the back lanai, hot tub, second koi pond and to water views beyond. The main living area has expansive sliding glass doors and clerestory windows, exposed beams and continuous pecky cypress wood ceilings that extend outside to the beautiful pool oasis and sailboat water with views leading out to Sarasota bay. The integrity of the MID-CENTURY-MODERN aesthetics immerse you in the space with its Ocala block walls, terrazzo floors, cypress walls and inviting wood burning fireplace. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with birch cabinetry & granite counters that open to the living space with a large open bar top. There is a quaint outside screened dining patio between the kitchen and garage that opens up to views of the sky. The primary suite has maintained the mid-century modern look with many built-in closets and dressers, as well as a floating birch counter in the bathroom. There is an accessory building on the property that features a spa-like atmosphere with cork flooring and a full size cedar sauna enclosed within the space. The southern facing pool area has an extended roof line providing sunshade, and a constant light show where sunlight reflects and dances tranquilly from the canal and pool. The shelled yard leads you to many outdoor spaces under shaded palm trees, 131’ of new seawall, a dock and boat lift. Close to Siesta Key beach accesses, and many restaurant choices just down the road, this home is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Perfect for those who love nature, love Siesta Key, love architecture, and want to buy a piece of history!
Sold for $2,150,000 on 08/16/24
$2,150,000
1224 Port Ln, Sarasota, FL 34242
3beds
1,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.34 Acres Lot
$2,033,700 Zestimate®
$1,298/sqft
$14,019 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 16, 2024 at 08:34am
Listing Provided by:
Michael James 941-724-4034,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-951-6660,
Laurel James 941-350-9240,
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Bought with:
Chandler South, 3306589
FLORIDA LIFE TEAM LLC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: A4608447
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.6x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16x15
Great room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.6x28
Kitchen
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x12
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters
- Flooring: Terrazzo
- Doors: Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,786
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Sauna
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Bay/Harbor - Partial, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay/Harbor - Partial,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Saltwater, Canal Front, Bay/Harbor Access, Saltwater Canal Access, Intracoastal Waterway Access, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Lift, Sailboat Water, Seawall
- Body of water: LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
- Frontage length: Canal: 131
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: In County
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana
- Parcel number: 0110120006
- Zoning: RSF1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Membrane
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Details
- Builder name: Schierloh Builders - Ralph Twitchell Architect
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Holding Tank, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sarasota
- Subdivision: MIDNIGHT HARBOR SUB
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Unimproved, Other
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