Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Sarasota
Listing Price: $4,995,000 (Mortgage Calculator →)
Description of Property
In the coveted Sandy Hook Gulf Beach enclave of only 42 homes, this unique home is now offered for purchase for the first time since 1983. The one-of-a-kind mid-century modern retreat rests on 1.6 acres of serene lakefront adjacent to where Big Sarasota Pass meets the Gulf of Mexico. Created by Frank Folsom Smith, a noted member of the Sarasota School of Architecture, this passively designed treasure was crafted from local cypress, oak, terra cotta and Ocala block and sits harmoniously within a lush Florida-native landscape alive with palms, cedars, and blooming wild flora. Nature lovers will delight in the lake along the southern edge of the property, home to a vibrant array of wildlife. The main residence, built in 1964 and lovingly preserved by its current owner since 1983, features timeless modernist design and abundant natural light through true north and south facing 10-foot glass sliders that welcome daylight. Meanwhile the interiors are shielded from direct sun for restful living. The guest house, added in 1987, also designed by the firm, complements the main home, together offering 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 expansive great rooms, and a rare wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy winter evenings. Outdoors, all residents can enjoy their choice of sun-dappled terraces or shaded garden hideaways beneath more than 120 mature palms and cedars. Thoughtful upgrades ensure comfort and ease in this home's remodeled kitchen with all new appliances, new Trane HVAC systems covered by 10-year warranties, a 2025 deep-well irrigation system, and low-voltage outdoor lighting synchronized by the integrated atomic clock for effortless ambiance. Just a 150-meter stroll west through the trees leads you to Sandy Hook’s exclusive residents-only Gulf beach, a secluded paradise of sugarwhite quartz sand where sea turtles hatch annually and dolphins and manatees play offshore and sunsets paint the sky in vivid color. Conveniently located near Siesta Village’s boutiques and restaurants, and within easy reach of top-rated Sarasota County schools, The Out-of-Door Academy, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital, ranked among America’s top 50, this home offers the perfect blend of mid-century authenticity, privacy, and coastal lifestyle. This truly rare architectural offering is where Siesta Key’s natural beauty and Sarasota’s cultural soul meet the timeless artistry of mid-century design.
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
Subdivision: Sandy Hook
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Sq. Ft. Gross: 4,493
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 2,658
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $1,879
Year built: 1964
Annual Tax: $8,811
HOA Fee: $1,935 Annually
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Suncoasteam agent for more details.
- Security
Appliances: Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Window Features: Window Treatments
Additional Rooms: Garage Apartment
Flooring: Hardwood
Green Features
Indoor Air Quality: No Smoking-Interior Buildg
Green Certifications:
Green Energy Features:
Green Landscaping:
GreenWater Conservation:
Schools
Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle/Junior High School: Brookside Middle
High School: Sarasota High
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Water Front: Yes
Water Frontage: Lake Front
Water Access: Yes
Water Access Type: Lake
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
Construction: Wood Siding
Foundation: Stilt/On Piling
Roof: Other
Exterior Features: Storage
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 2
Floors Total: 2
Floors in Unit: Two
Cooling: Zoned
Heating & Fuel: Heat Pump
Electric:
Patio & Porch Features: Screened
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Guest House
View: Water
Fencing:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Community Features: Golf Carts OK
Association Amenities: Vehicle Restrictions
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private
Lot Size (acres): 1.56
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 67,990 square feet
Road Frontage: Street Unpaved
Front Exposure: North
Legal Description & Other Information
Parcel Number: 0080100032
Zoning: RE2
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: LOT 8 & EASEMENT SANDY HOOK SUB
Section: 11
Range: 17E
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