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749 Freeling Drive Sarasota, FL 34242

4 Beds
4 full, 1 half Baths
6,827 Sqft
19,177 Sqft lot
0.44 Acre lot
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1997
Neighborhood: Bay Island Shores
Days on Website: 114

Courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

Description

Experience coastal elegance and ultimate island living in this extraordinary gated waterfront estate, Casa della Fontana, the Fountain House. This home offers the ideal blend of luxury, privacy, and convenience on a tranquil street on Siesta Key's coveted north end. Just minutes from everything on and off the island, this residence is poised on a deep sailboat water bayou just off Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy a quick boat ride through Big Pass to the Gulf of Mexico, making it a haven for boating enthusiasts. The heart of this magnificent property is the great room, offering tranquil water views and a full balcony through French doors. This stunning space features soaring 20-foot beamed ceilings surrounded by a two-story library. A breathtaking gallery and loft overlook the dining area, complemented by custom hand-hewn wood trestles and iron railings from Tampa's renowned Vasquez Forge. Adding a touch of enchantment, a hidden wood-paneled staircase awaits discovery. The gourmand's kitchen boasts top-of-the-line Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances, exquisite quartzite countertops, a coffered ceiling, a spacious waterfront breakfast area, and a functional walk-in pantry. Hand-hewn beams incorporated throughout the house and lanai enhance the seamless blend of old-world charm. Retreat to the waterfront owner’s suite, featuring an expansive bedroom, two private balconies, two luxurious baths, a central walk-in shower with dual entries, and two walk-in closets. The private guest wing offers three bedrooms, three baths, two balconies, and private exterior access to the driveway, ensuring comfort and privacy for family and guests. The outdoor living space is an entertainer's dream, featuring a summer kitchen, heated pool, hot tub, and a 1,000-square-foot covered area with multiple seating spaces. Nearby, an additional pool-level guest suite, media-game room, and workshop offer a retreat for relaxation after a day on the water. Boating and fishing enthusiasts will relish the property's three exceptional boat lifts: a 10,000-pound lift, a davit lift, and a two-post lift, ideal for a small boat, kayak, or jet ski with docking space for a vessel up to 45 feet. The dock, complete with a fishing table and underwater lights, attracts a variety of marine life, including snook, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, redfish, and juvenile tarpon. The oversized three-car garage is equipped with hurricane-rated doors, and a newly refinished natural stone paver driveway can accommodate up to 20 cars. This fabulous residence was meticulously transformed into a masterpiece through a two-year, million-dollar renovation where safety and structural integrity were essential. Built by the commercial builder Magnum Construction, the home has storm-resistant features such as concrete and rebar footings, and the main living level is at 16 feet elevation. The numerous upgrades include a new Spanish barrel tile roof, new paint, a pergola, redesigned landscaping and irrigation, new HVAC and duct systems, tankless water heaters, a pool and irrigation pump, a pool heater, Control4 home automation, a whole-house generator, and removable hurricane curtains. This remarkable residence is not just a home; it’s a lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of waterfront living on Siesta Key! Close to the world-famous white sands of Siesta Beach, Siesta Village, and vibrant downtown Sarasota's restaurants, shopping, museums, and entertainment.

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Property Details and Features

  • Living Area Meters: 634.25
  • Room Count: 14
  • Building Area Total: 9628
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: "Concrete"
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Levels: "Two"
  • Living Area: 6827
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Complex Community Name NCCB: BAY ISLAND SHORES
  • Garage Dimensions: 43x22
  • Attached Garage Yn: t
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Water Access: Bay/Harbor,Bayou,Gulf/Ocean,Intracoastal Waterway
  • Water Extras: Bridges - No Fixed Bridges,Davits,Fishing Pier,Lift,Sailboat Water
  • Water View: Bay/Harbor - Partial,Bayou,Intracoastal Waterway
  • Bayou Frontage: 119 Feet
  • Total Water Frontage: 119 Feet
  • Water Front Features: "Bayou"
  • Building Elevator
  • Interior Features: "Built-in Features", "Ceiling Fans(s)", "Central Vaccum", "Coffered Ceiling(s)", "Eat-in Kitchen", "Elevator", "High Ceilings", "PrimaryBedroom Upstairs", "Smart Home", "Stone Counters", "Thermostat", "Vaulted Ceiling(s)", "Walk-In Closet(s)", "Window Treatments"
  • Available For Lease
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Week
  • Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: $872
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 1782
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Features: "FloodZone", "City Limits", "Street Dead-End"
  • 0.44 acres
  • 19177 square feet
  • View: "Pool", "Water"
  • Disaster Mitigation: Hurricane Shutters/Windows
  • Number Of Wells: 1
  • Other Structures: "Other", "Outdoor Kitchen"
  • Patio and Porch Features: "Covered", "Deck", "Enclosed", "Patio", "Screened"
  • Property Condition: "Completed"
  • Vegetation: "Mature Landscaping", "Trees/Landscaped"
  • Zoning: RSF1
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office,Formal Dining Room Separate,Inside Utility,Loft,Storage Rooms
  • Additional Water Information: Deep water boating. Up to one 60 foot boat or multiple smaller ones. Kayak/Paddleboard lift.
  • Utilities: "Electricity Connected", "Fiber Optics", "Natural Gas Connected", "Sewer Connected", "Underground Utilities", "Water Connected"
  • Water Source: "Public", "Well"
  • Road Surface: "Paved"
  • Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Dryer", "Gas Water Heater", "Microwave", "Range Hood", "Refrigerator", "Tankless Water Heater", "Trash Compactor", "Washer", "Wine Refrigerator"
  • Other Equipment: "Generator"
  • 4 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: "Central Air"
  • Exterior Features: "Balcony", "Hurricane Shutters", "Irrigation System", "Lighting", "Outdoor Kitchen", "Sliding Doors"
  • Fencing: "Fenced"
  • Fireplace Features: "Gas", "Living Room"
  • Flooring: "Ceramic Tile", "Travertine", "Wood"
  • Foundation Details: "Block", "Stilt/On Piling"
  • Heating: "Central", "Zoned"
  • Laundry Features: "Laundry Room"
  • County or Parish: Sarasota
  • Subdivision: BAY ISLAND SHORES
  • Township: 36S
  • Green Energy Efficient: "Thermostat", "Water Heater"
  • Parking Features: "Circular Driveway", "Driveway", "Garage Faces Side"
  • Pets Allowed: "Yes"
  • Pool Features: "Gunite", "Heated", "In Ground", "Screen Enclosure"
  • Spa Features: "Heated", "In Ground"
  • Possession: "Close Of Escrow"
  • Roof: "Tile"
  • Elementary School: Phillippi Shores Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brookside Middle
  • High School: Sarasota High
  • Sewer: "Public Sewer"

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