Located at 541 Harbor Point Road, the home has four bedroom suites, a private office, three fireplaces, soaring ceilings and family room with wine cellar and full bar. Outdoor entertaining areas include pavered decks and terraces, a 38-foot pool, sauna and steam rooms, tranquil water views and a 50-foot dock for a large vessel. “The interior features fine detail and superb craftsmanship and finishes,” adds Moulton. “It’s the best value in the neighborhood.”

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 Lovers of modern architecture will appreciate a home designed by Sarasota’s Carl Abbott. This one is directly on the bay with lush, tropical grounds and magnificent sunset views.

The residence at 630 Bayshore Road in Osprey features gated entry, garden setting, expansive terraces and a dock with boat lift. The interior is highlighted by soaring ceilings, granite and marble countertops, a 1,000-bottle wine cellar and luxurious marble master bath. A library has shelves to the ceiling, sliding library ladder and wall of glass affording unobstructed views across Sarasota Bay. Guest bedrooms are accessed on a different level of the home, with private balconies and views of large mango and magnolia trees.

“This property is completely walled and gated for privacy,” explains Annette Ayers of Michael Saunders & Company. “A large screened porch along the back of the house is a wonderful entertaining space. For $3.4 million, you’ll be getting a piece of architectural history.

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Looking for a smart urban address? Sarasota’s sparkling city skyline may now be within your reach. Stunning views of downtown and the marina dotted with boats on sparkling Sarasota Bay make this elegant Embassy House condominium at 770 S. Palm Ave. special. The fourth-floor location offers views over the trees from a wrap-around patio, while the interior features three bedrooms, an exercise room, two full baths plus powder room, spacious living and dining rooms with custom built-ins and covered underground parking. Amenities include billiards room, party room with full kitchen and heated swimming pool. Originally priced at $850,000, the residence is now offered for $699,000—outside of our $1 million to $5 million range, but such a good buy we had to include it. It’s listed with Susan McLeod of Michael Saunders & Company.

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Norsota Way is one of Siesta Key’s—and Sarasota’s—most exclusive streets, and this home at 835 Norsota Way offers gorgeous city and skyline views across open bay along with a reduced price. Kim Ogilvie and Linda Roe Dickinson of Michael Saunders & Company are co-listers of the property, which features 6,400 square feet of living space.

“The entire first level of the home is non-conforming space, so there’s lots of storage space on top of the square footage,” explains Ogilvie. “The owners have completely remodeled it over the last three years, and because it looks back on the city and the bridges, it offers one of the best water views anywhere. This house started at $5.295 million and is now offered at $4.695 million. That says value.”

The house has hardwood floors, superior moldings, state of-the-art cook’s kitchen, exercise room and a separate children’s wing. The lavish master suite includes a sitting room and office, private terrace and enormous bath. And the outdoor living area includes a large pool, dock, generous lawn, multiple porches and terraces.

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An elegant beachfront penthouse recently featured in Metropolitan Home and designed by New York City’s Nanette Brown started at $2.199 million but can now be yours for just $1.7 million. Located at 101 Ben Franklin Drive in St. Armands Towers, this beautiful yet beach-comfortable residence has three large bedrooms plus a den offering views looking north and south along Lido Key and east to Sarasota Bay. Custom details include limestone floors, vintage lighting, granite counters, Viking stainless steel refrigerator and wine cooler, Asko dishwasher and Dacor range. Kathleen and David Callender of Michael Saunders & Company have the property listed.

 “This is a killer penthouse,” says Kathleen Callender, “and you can see it by taking a virtual tour. (Go to www.vt24.net/srq.php.)

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A new Siesta Key listing at 1356 Point Crisp Road features a price that started at $6.9 million, dropped to $5.9 million and is now open to offers—a phrase any savvy buyer loves to hear. Klaus Lang of Michael Saunders & Company describes the 7,600-square-foot residence as having all the bells and whistles, plus a unique vantage point.

“One of the best features is that wherever you look, you see the water,” Lang explains. Situated in a private enclave with only a few homes, the home features “a wonderful boat dock”; 12-foot ceilings; five bedrooms including two master suites, one upstairs and one downstairs; a library-cum-home theater; pub room; outdoor fireplace; gourmet kitchen with every amenity, including two dishwashers; and an eight-car garage. “It’s a great price for a large, brand-new home that’s built to the highest luxury standards,” Lang says.

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