1436 john ringling

Live your luxury in the beautiful Casa Lido waterfront estate located in the coveted neighborhood of Lido Shores, with the best panoramic views of Sarasota Bay and skyline. This magnificent home features six bedrooms, five full baths, four half baths, library, office, elevator, wine cellar, gym, media/game room, four car garage, and a guest apartment. Upon entering the private gated driveway, you are greeted with luxury. Behind the ornate commissioned wooden doors reveal 30’ tray ceilings, impressive architectural details, beautiful chandeliers, custom woodwork, and pristine views of Sarasota Bay from the living room. To your left, you’ll find an exquisite office with a spiral staircase leading upstairs to the library with custom bookcases and a loft that is a perfect child’s hideaway bedroom. The first-floor owner’s suite gives you a sense of calm when waking up to the sound of the water each morning. The spacious bathroom with dual vanities, whirlpool tub, and enormous closets make your morning routine seamless. The adjoining private office with bay views makes your workday much more enjoyable. Further into the home, you are welcomed by the kitchen and family room with a built-in entertainment center and pocket sliders to the pool area that incorporates the outdoor living space. The kitchen makes entertaining in your home any host’s dream. This kitchen boasts indulgence with its GE Monogram stainless-steel appliances, expansive island, Butler’s pantry with custom wood shelving and Subzero refrigerator, and two dishwashers. The first-floor private gym offers a variety of fitness equipment including a treadmill, bicycle, and Apollos exercise equipment, and a luxurious steam room and sauna. Heading upstairs to the guest wing, you find three spacious guestrooms and three full bathrooms with tray ceilings, plantation shutters, granite and quartz countertops, large closets, private elevator, and hall laundry room. You will also find an amazing Entertainment room. The room has seven movie theatre-style seats, a dry AND wet bar, pool table, dart board, Panasonic TV, and powder room. If you and your guests are wanting to take things outdoors, the wraparound balcony with imitation pecky cypress ceiling and a gas fireplace allows you to warm up on cooler nights while still enjoying the breathtaking views of the Bay. If you need a little more space for your guests or family members, they have the option to stay in the guest apartment which offers saltwater views from three of its windows, a cozy living room, bedroom with plush carpet, kitchenette, a dedicated washer/dryer, walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom. The outdoor kitchen boasts granite counters, sink, grill, vent hood, outdoor refrigerator, fire pit, and a saltwater infinity pool and spa with a lower-level pool with a sun shelf. You may never want to leave your new home. For the boating enthusiast, you can take your boat right from your very own well-lit dock made of composite material. The dock has 10k lb. boat lift, a small boat lift, jet ski lifts, electricity, and water. There are also racks for kayaks and paddle boards so you can cruise the beautiful Bay. This home is within close proximity to St. Armand’s circle which offers some of Sarasota’s finest restaurants, world-class shopping, beaches, and downtown Sarasota. Now is the time to make Casa Lido your private oasis.