8008 MIDNIGHT PASS RD Sarasota, FL 34242

Eight years young and beautifully updated to rival new construction, this fabulous, gated waterfront Siesta Key estate offers abundant space with 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths, den, and family room with unobstructed views of the peaceful estuary, Heron Lagoon. The covered entry leads to a foyer with a three-stop elevator and stairs to the main living level, an open-concept floor plan with views of the waterfront from every room. You’ll enjoy entertaining friends and family in this well-designed, open space. The living and dining areas flow easily into the well-equipped kitchen, which will please the most discerning chef. Featuring quartz countertops, an oversized island with breakfast bar seating, pendant lighting, gorgeous wood cabinetry, natural gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, full pantry, and planning desk. Through a wall of glass sliders step out to the large, screened, west-facing balcony, the perfect place for al fresco dining at sunset while savoring colorful Siesta Key sunsets. The spiral staircase from the balcony allows easy access to the pool, yard and dock area. Additional rooms on this level – an office with French doors and balcony, an en-suite guest bedroom, full bath, and large laundry room. Upstairs, the centrally located family room overlooks the waterway with a second large balcony. The spacious owner’s suite will be your private retreat with large windows overlooking the spectacular waterfront vista (with peek-a-boo gulf views) and features a luxurious bathroom with dual vanities, soaking tub, shower, and abundant walk-in closet. Two en-suite guest bedrooms complete this level. Outside, a covered poolside bar and grilling area with a motorized poolside awning provides plenty of daytime shade. Tropically landscaped, the spacious yard features a sparkling pool and spa with paver decking and plenty of room for kids and pets to play. Fish from your dock or launch a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard in the serene tidal waters of the lagoon; only non-motorized vessels are permitted, protecting the natural environment, and enhancing your quiet enjoyment of the beautiful, natural surroundings. You’ll never tire of the nightly show of blazing island sunsets with spectacular mango and cotton candy skies. Additional features of this fabulous home include tile and engineered hardware floors throughout, motorized privacy blinds on outdoor patios, abundant storage, kayak launch, Trek decking on dock, an oversized three-car garage, paver driveway and walkways, additional parking and security gate. Store your powerboat at nearby Turtle Beach Marina, close to South Siesta’s Turtle Beach and the world-famous white-quartz sands of Siesta Beach and Siesta Village. Mainland Sarasota’s shopping, dining, cultural and urban amenities are a short drive over the Stickney Point bridge.