15 Oct 2010, Posted by Jennifer in Featured Properties.

1900 Bayshore Drive, Englewood Florida

Offered at $2,400,000

Englewood Florida – Often we find our days filled with responsibilities to ourselves and others. We allow the stresses of everyday life to consume us, only to realize the end of the day as we fall into bed. To maintain a healthy balance, we must set aside time discover and embrace our natural surroundings, to spend valuable time with our loved ones, and to slow down long enough to ground ourselves. Finding the right home to help facilitate this “nurturing of spirit” is integral to a happy, healthy life. Welcome to 1900 Bayshore Drive.

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Bayshore Drive is located on the mainland across the Intracoastal Waterway from Manasota Key. With access to all of the same waterways, Gulf of Mexico, world-class fishing grounds and white sand beaches, it doesn’t take long to see the advantages to living in this unique setting. Distinctive homes strategically placed on expansive lots along this shoreline showcase some of the regions most extraordinary properties. 30 minutes South of Sarasota, residents of this area enjoy a serene, natural atmosphere while still receiving quick access to the cultural amenities found in a sophisticated city.

If you’d like to learn more about this property, or any other in the area, please contact Jennifer McLaughlin of Tarpon Real Estate, Inc. at jennifer@freshcoastalproperties.com or 941.457.0845.

1900 Bayshore Drive is the perfect retreat for those in search of cultivating their spirit and finding peace at home in an extremely private setting. With two acres of pristine Lemon Bay waterfront, this 5,500 square foot residence embraces the refined tropical lifestyle wholeheartedly and provides a casual, elegant setting.

“A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.”
–Sydney Smith (1771 – 1845)

Inside this gracious home you will find four bedrooms and four and a half baths, an open and spacious great room, an expansive first-floor family/media room, and an exquisite master suite. A well equipped kitchen with commercial grade appliances, custom solid-wood cabinets and a large island/breakfast bar will have you ready for the largest party. And in the first floor family room area, only steps away from the enormous Travertine marble patio and pool, you will find a restaurant quality custom bar with everything you could need to provide a pool-side soiree. With floor to ceiling windows and doors in virtually every room, this home maintains a synergetic relationship with the light and scenery of Southwest Florida. The outside is welcomed in.

For the hobbyist or owner with many “toys,” you will find the attached two-car garage, detached three-car garage, and detached workshop/studio to offer plentiful storage and working space. Artists will surely find the detached studio a delightful escape from the main house and outdoor living areas.

No detail was overlooked in the planning of this property’s fine gardens. Indigenous tropical plants of all varieties have been carefully selected to combine function and beauty. A dramatic palm lined drive and tremendous mature Banyan tree provide a stately approach to the front of the residence welcoming you after entering the private gated entrance.

For the boater or angler, 1900 Bayshore offers private/deeded deepwater dockage on Lemon Bay, only meters away from the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). A quick boat ride will take you to the Gulf of Mexico or one of the many quiet stretches of beach where you can anchor up and enjoy the warm turquoise waters. Fish right off your dock for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Jacks, or any one of the myriad of inshore and near shore species which call Lemon Bay their home. Manatee, dolphin and birds flank the property and provide constant action for the nature watching enthusiast lucky enough to experience this special location.

For those who come to Florida to enjoy all it has to offer, you will not find a better fit than this special property which has mindfully balanced the art of fine living with a conscious respect for our natural surroundings. A resort-like atmosphere with a new way of living awaits you on Bayshore Drive. Visit soon.

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