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4521 BAY SHORE RD Sarasota, FL 34234

4 Beds

5 Baths

3,801 SqFt

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07/11/2024 10:43 PM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,801 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,052

Subdivision Indian Beach Map Of

MLS Listing ID A4611837

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Originating Board Stellar MLS

Year Built 1929

Annual Tax Amount $60,568

Lot Size 1.200 Acres

Acres 1.2

Property Description

This storied waterfront estate occupies a 1.24-acre lot within the largest contiguous parcel on the Gulf Coast, a magnificent private park with a majestic landscape and vistas on par with Selby Gardens and the grounds of the nearby Ringling Museum. Renowned for its historical significance and stately Southern Colonial architecture, the Earle House presents a rare restoration opportunity to customize modern luxury with the provenance and style of old-world elegance. Encompassing both a two-story primary home and separate garage and guest house, the estate offers spacious accommodations for enjoyment as a seasonal retreat or year-round residence. Priced with consideration for renovations, this property is both comfortably livable and poised for thorough personalization.
Distinguished by a double-height colonnade and beautiful brick exterior, the 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home boasts original classical features throughout, including wood paneling and crown moulding, hardwood floors, fluted balusters, gas fireplaces, large chandeliers, stained glass transom, double-hung windows, and French doors. Built in 1927 and renovated to modern standards in the 90s with additional projects in following years, the home’s upgrades include a waterfront saltwater pool, elevator, walk-in showers, and top-line appliances.
Flanked by leaded glass window panels, the south-facing main entry opens to a grand foyer that leads on one side to the dining room and on the other to the waterfront great room and adjoining solarium. Awash in natural light from both south- and north-facing windows, the great room is anchored by a large central fireplace with granite hearth and an ornately carved mantle, with access at one end to a private wood-clad den with powder bath. Subtly partitioned from the great room by a coffered beam, the adjacent solarium seamlessly extends the main living space and spectacular vistas with a surround of oversized windows and double doors that open to the pool terrace and waterfront lawn. On the east side of the main floor, the foyer opens to the spacious dining room with two original arched door corner cupboards and a well-appointed wet bar that adds ample storage as well as additional under-counter refrigeration and dedicated beverage cooler. Beyond the dining room, a breakfast nook opens to the roomy kitchen.
Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to three large bedrooms, each with incredible views. To the right, a private alcove with elevator access leads to the western-facing primary suite with a massive brightly lit bedroom, walk-in closet with custom built-in wardrobe system, and a marble-clad bathroom with oversized vanity and walk-in shower. On the other side of the landing, two additional bedrooms offer generous layouts.
The history of the Earle House is integral to Sarasota’s early 20th-century development, dating to the formation of the Indian Beach community with the sale of magnificent waterfront homes to affluent families from across the United States. This remarkable estate, enviably near the Ringling Museum and Asolo Theatre, stands on an indescribable piece of land with more than 130 feet of private waterfront, winding paths, and a palm grove complementing the lush tropical landscape. With adjacent parcels available by separate offer, this is an opportunity to acquire the largest acreage on the Gulf Coast, rich in architectural history and unmatched in natural beauty.

Location

State FL

County Sarasota

Community Indian Beach Map Of

Zoning RSFE

Rooms

Other Rooms Formal Dining Room Separate

Interior

Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Elevator, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar

Heating Central, Electric

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Gas

Fireplace true

Appliance Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting

Garage Circular Driveway, Driveway

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Fenced

Pool In Ground

Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Waterfront true

Waterfront Description Bay/Harbor

View Y/N Yes

View Water

Roof Type Shingle

Porch Rear Porch, Side Porch

Parking Type Circular Driveway, Driveway

Attached Garage false

Garage true

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description FloodZone

Entry Level Two

Foundation Slab

Lot Size Range 1 to less than 2

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Structure Type Block,Wood Frame,Wood Siding

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Emma E. Booker Elementary

Middle Schools Booker Middle

High Schools Booker High

Others

Pets Allowed Yes

Senior Community No

Ownership Fee Simple

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Special Listing Condition None

Listed by DOUGLAS ELLIMAN

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