216 S Boulevard Of The Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236

In a dream location on John Ringling's visionary St Armands Key, this classic Midcentury modern residence has been renovated down to the studs and fused with an upscale coastal style that exudes a laid-back island resort aesthetic. The possibilities are endless with this sprawling 75x140-ft parcel that boasts plenty of room for a pool, and expansion, or start from scratch and build your dream home. As a bonus, a complete set of architectural drawings is available for a 2nd level expansion with a 3rd bedroom and ensuite bathroom, laundry room, powder room, and pool. This 1,724 SF home is the epitome of understated luxury, with soaring vaulted beam ceilings, clean lines, efficient use of space, and tasteful designer finishes throughout. The open layout is perfect for entertaining, with a generously sized great room plan, and features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus a den/office, and one car garage. The gourmet kitchen and adjacent butler's pantry is a celebration of functionality and masterful design with a fabulous center island that offers seating, custom cabinetry, exquisite quartz counters and backsplash, two farmhouse apron sinks, and high-end appliances. The main kitchen includes a Sub-Zero Custom Panel refrigerator and full-size wine cooler, gas 6-burner Wolf range with cooktop and pot-filling faucet, and in the butler's pantry a Wolf microwave, Bosch dishwasher, and Bosch refrigerator makes cleanup a breeze. Additional upgrades include new plumbing, two new A/C systems, new well for irrigation, gas fireplace, luxury plank flooring, modern light fixtures, and beautifully remodeled bedrooms with California closets, stunning ensuite bathrooms, including a walk-in shower in the master. Positioned just two blocks from the world-renowned St Armands Circle's more than 100 shops and restaurants, the island resort lifestyle is ingrained. Whether you appreciate leisurely pursuits like shopping and dining on the Circle, strolling the sugar-white sands of Lido Beach, or you prefer to seek adventure-packed bicycling, kayaking, or paddleboard excursions, this ultimate location offers it all within walking distance, and is just two miles from downtown Sarasota. Be sure to view the attached video tour.