3251 Higel Ave, Sarasota, FL 34242
4 Beds | 5 Baths | 3,733 Square Feet Living | 0.32 Acres Land | 4 Garage Spaces | Built in 1997
Listed by Kim Ogilvie at MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY (Phone: 941-951-6660). Check the origin listing at the section Property Reference.
Property Overview
Experience Sarasota living at its finest in this Carl Abbott-designed masterpiece. Featuring award-winning architecture, panoramic bay and city skyline views, and deep-water dockage, this home offers ultimate luxury, breathtaking beauty, and unparalleled privacy.
The property features:
- Architectural Masterpiece: Immerse yourself in award-winning design that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, maximizing stunning bay and city skyline vistas.
- Panoramic Water Views: Be mesmerized by unobstructed water views from nearly every room, creating a feeling of endless space and tranquility.
- Deep-Water Dockage: Enjoy the rare combination of unobstructed views and deep-water protected dockage on Hansen Bayou, perfect for accommodating large boats.
- Ultimate Privacy: Unwind in complete privacy, surrounded by a walled and gated property and a separate master suite with its own terrace and breathtaking views.
- Carefree Living: Embrace the ease of a low-maintenance lifestyle with features like a media room, elevator shaft, and spacious storage areas.
- Glamorous Entertaining: Host unforgettable gatherings in the dramatic living area with floating roof, expansive terraces, and a chef-inspired kitchen.
- Natural Light Oasis: Bask in the warmth of abundant natural light that floods the home through walls of glass, creating a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.
- Private Retreats: Find your sanctuary in the dedicated office/bedroom with its own view terrace or relax by the recently resurfaced lap pool surrounded by lush landscaping.
- Adventure Awaits: Explore the wonders of the bay with your own Tiki hut and beach, perhaps even enjoying a swim with the playful dolphins.
- Discerning Quality: Crafted to the highest standards by renowned builder Tom Hensey, this residence promises unwavering quality and lasting value.
Property Photos
Photos provided by Kim Ogilvie at MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY.
Property Description
This architectural award-winning residence offers big bay and city skyline views that leave one speechless. The stunning Carl Abbott residence was designed to maximize views and to accentuate natural light. The result is one of Sarasota’s most exciting residences. The home offers carefree living, glamorous entertaining and the opportunity to be one with the beautiful natural surroundings. The property is walled and gated. An exciting entry courtyard makes an immediate statement about the quiet elegance of this striking residence. The dramatic living area with floating roof opens to terraces from both the north and south. The fireplace provides a nice touch. Travertine floors and abundant walls of glass give the home a wonderful feeling of openness. A granite and maple kitchen was designed by serious cooks with great attention to detail and quality. The owner just added all high-end appliances. The 4th bedroom or office has forever views and fabulous view terrace and is an ideal private retreat. The home features a very private and separate master suite with its own terrace for gulf and city skyline views. Two additional guest suites are located on the 1st level ideal for family living. A media room enhances the main level amenities as well. The entire lower level is garage and loads of storage space. Elevator shaft is in place for ease of addition. Two sides of water frontage make the rare combination of unobstructed views and deep water protected dockage accommodating large boats on Hansen Bayou a reality. There’s a Tiki hut and a beach perfect for the adventurous you might like to swim with the ever-present dolphins. A recently resurfaced 65′ lap pool is a gorgeous jewel accentuating the expansive terraces on every level of the home. Custom built by Tom Hensey; the residence is constructed to the highest standards for discerning owners.
Property Reference
On Press, Media, Blog
- Robb Report Real Estate
- Luxury Houses
- Global Mansion
- Others: Architectural Digest | Dwell
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