1640 Summerhouse Lane 31 Sarasota, FL 34242

Welcome to paradise found at Summer Cove nestled along the pristine gulf barrier island of Siesta Key. It is one of the premier amenity-rich communities on the island with an amazing history of how it came into being. Enter the property through the secured gates onto the 3.5-acre lust tropical setting. Formerly home to the famous and well-loved Summerhouse restaurant designed by world-renowned architect Carl Abbott, this landmark building is listed in the historic registry of Sarasota and was converted into an amazing clubhouse with a fully equipped fitness center, pool room, large gathering room for residents, full kitchen and media lounge. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a condo that redefines luxury and offers an unparalleled outdoor experience with private beach access through Peppertree Club. From the secure lobby entrance, your private elevator delivers you to your entrance foyer and directly into this light and bright exquisitely appointed open living space with beautiful tile flooring and 9 ft. ceilings, a well-designed gourmet kitchen including custom wood cabinetry, granite counters and stainless-steel appliances. The open floor plan with tray ceilings may be configured in a multitude of ways to suit your living requirements. This third-floor end unit affords panoramic views from two expansive balconies enabling you to enjoy both sunrise with that first cup of coffee and sunsets with that glass of wine each and every day, providing the perfect setting for alfresco dining and lazy afternoons relaxing reading a book. The owner's suite has a sliding glass door to the balcony with his and her custom closets and beautiful ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower and built-in storage cabinets. The first guest bedroom has an ensuite bath access for privacy if the third bedroom is not in use. The resort-style pool and spa with a grilling area overlook the Intracoastal Waterway and beyond. There is also kayak, paddleboard and canoe storage with launch area available. One assigned premium parking space with private storage cage in the secure garage is includes with an additional parking space outside. A pet friendly community, two pets are permitted with no weight limit. Enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of maintenance free living. Siesta Key restaurants and shopping are just minutes away and it's just a short drive to enjoy downtown Sarasota's cultural and urban amenities which include world class museums, opera, ballet, symphony, theatre, shopping and dining.