571 birdie lane

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Country Club Shores at its finest. Three homes in from the bay. Attention to detail has created a spectacular updated home, featuring a newer kitchen and appliances, porcelain tile in two bedrooms, newly refinished marble flooring in common areas and baths, custom light fixtures, doors, and trim, along with crown molding. The home is finished with updated high-impact windows and sliders. The details have been extended to the finely appointed, updated baths, featuring marble counters throughout. A wet bar with an ice maker, conveniently just off the family room, makes an excellent feature for you and your guests. A main floor office in addition to two guest bedrooms, one with an en-suite bath, with an abundance of built-ins, with access to the pool and spa, and the other with private access to the full guest bath. The second level features a private primary suite oasis, complete with a balcony and a rooftop terrace, accessed by a spiral staircase offering views of the canal, spectacular sunrises, sunsets, and the Intracoastal Waterway. The primary bath comes complete with double sinks imported from Italy, a claw tub, and a separate shower. If you're looking for a custom walk-in closet, look no further - this home features one. The home features an additional fuel source, a 250-gallon propane tank, which provides gas cooking on the five-burner countertop kitchen range, heating for the hot water tank and spa, and is also roughed in for use on the rooftop terrace. Both the saltwater pool and spa underwent remodeling, featuring the added luxury of shallow pool lounging and flowing water fountains. The garage features its mini-split air conditioning unit, enabling you to work extended hours on projects. The dock comes complete with a 20,000-pound boat lift, a jet ski lift, electricity, and a jet ski port. The inspiring exterior custom lighting transforms the day into an evening of soft flickering glows with accents of palm trees, landscaping, and architectural splendor. Luxury has no boundaries in this renovated, finely appointed canal-front home, with deeded beach access just across the Gulf of Mexico Drive at the crosswalk. South of Publix, CVS, banks, places of worship, public tennis, and a short drive to St. Armands Circle, along with Sarasota and all it offers.