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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 10,697 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,467
Subdivision Oyster Bay Estates
MLS Listing ID A4673508
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1992
Annual Tax Amount $50,554
Lot Size 1.220 Acres
Acres 1.22
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Completely reimagined and expanded under the guidance of a classically trained Italian architect, the residence draws inspiration from Italy's Villa del Balbianello and the iconic Casa Casuarina. A bold metallic gate crowned with a striking Medusa head introduces the arrival experience, while two additional gold-leafed gates provide secure access, including a private entry to the neighboring yacht club. More than 800 feet of custom perimeter wall creates a dramatic architectural statement and exceptional privacy.
Spanning nearly 10,700 square feet of refined interiors, plus more than 4,000 square feet of additional air-conditioned space for creativity and leisure, the home offers gracious yet comfortable spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Four ensuite bedrooms, four full and two half baths, and dual Clive Christian-inspired kitchens accommodate everything from intimate family meals to larger gatherings. Venetian plaster walls, 23-carat gold-gilded millwork, hand-painted frescoes, pecky cypress ceilings, stone-inlaid courtyards, and imported Italian materials reflect exceptional craftsmanship throughout.
The waterfront lifestyle is equally compelling. Layered terraces and lush gardens frame peaceful bay views and create inviting places to gather, relax, dine, and enjoy spectacular year-round sunsets. A private dock with boat and jet-ski lifts makes boating and water sports part of everyday life.
The resort-style pool, octagonal pavilion, and beautifully crafted summer kitchen create an exceptional outdoor gathering space. The sunken poolside kitchen, featuring a concealed appliance lift, 100-year-old reclaimed Chicago brick flooring, a herringbone-pattern ceiling, and maple dining table, is a warm and welcoming setting for relaxed alfresco meals and time with family and friends. Intimate seating areas throughout the property offer beautiful views in every direction.
The pool deck is itself a work of art, with marble imported from Italy forming dramatic geometric patterns inspired by classic mythology. Intricate mosaics surround the pool, while a Medusa mosaic walkway connects the pool area to the dock.
Perfectly private yet ideally located near The Field Club and just minutes from Sarasota's cultural scene, fine dining, and Gulf beaches, Villa Meraviglia offers a rare combination of architectural artistry and idyllic coastal living. A home of extraordinary artistry - yet equally designed for gathering, entertaining, enjoying the water, and experiencing the beauty of Sarasota Bay!
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Oyster Bay Estates
Area 34231 - Sarasota/Gulf Gate Branch
Zoning RSF1
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
Heating Central, Electric, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Flooring Marble, Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Masonry
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace true
Appliance Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Indoor Grill, Microwave, Other, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Garden, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Storage
Parking Features Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level, Oversized, Portico, Garage
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Masonry
Pool Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access, Tile
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Waterfront Description Bay/Harbor,Intracoastal Waterway
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Yes
Water Access Desc Bay/Harbor,Intracoastal Waterway
View Water
Roof Type Tile
Porch Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
Attached Garage true
Exposure East
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description FloodZone, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Near Marina, Oversized Lot, Street Dead-End
Story 3
Entry Level Three Or More
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Lot Size Range 1 to less than 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Block,Brick,Concrete,Stone,Stucco
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Phillippi Shores Elementary
Middle Schools Brookside Middle
High Schools Riverview High
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash
Listing Terms Cash
Special Listing Condition None
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