1516 South Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34239

The highly-acclaimed team of professionals at Allegra Homes has yet again created a vision of luxury, elegance and simplistic functionality. A dynamic 4,224 sq. ft. open layout is rich in gorgeous details everywhere you turn. Feast your eyes on the “St. Michael,” a two-story beauty with stunning curb appeal and exciting interiors thoughtfully designed for grand-scale living. In addition to 4 bedrooms, there’s also a separate 254 sq. ft. casita ideally suited for in-laws or guests wanting to enjoy the fantastic Florida ambiance just a little longer. The extended foyer and great room feature an amazing 21-ft ceiling and invite you into a fascinating space with see-thru views out to the magnificent outdoors. Step into the heart of the home, where the great room exudes warmth and sophistication. A wood-beamed ceiling adds character and warmth, while clerestory windows flood the space with natural light, creating an inviting and airy ambiance. Triple sliders seamlessly connect the indoors to the covered poolside lanai. In the family room, a stunning stone-faced center wall serves as the focal point, flanked by built-in shelving with elegant lighting. The consummate chef will delight in the variety of accoutrements offered in this delectable space honed to perfection. A large stone-topped island easily seats 5 and the premium appliance package encompasses a 36” Wolf gas induction cooktop, a 42” Sub-Zero fridge, a Wolf oven with matching drop-down microwave, an ASKO dishwasher, a Sub-Zero wine cooler, and adequate counter and storage space including a pantry. Adding stylish flair to the dining room is a built-in buffet with full mirrored wall and wide windows overlooking the tropical pool setting. A separate dry bar with pass-thru is convenient to both the great room and kitchen for ease of serving family and friends. Overlooking the pool is a bonus room with a pool bath and wall of pocketing sliders opening wide to a covered 545 sq. ft. outdoor oasis with tongue-and-groove ceiling, nicely equipped summer kitchen, and abundant room for both dining and lounging. The pavered lanai is enclosed with ClearView screening and includes a 25’x19’ heated pool with 6 stepping pads, spill over spa, sun shelf, LED bubbler, salt conversion generator and Pebble Tec finish. The owner’s wing, with an adjacent study, may become your most prized room of the home with its drop tray ceiling, spacious seating area, soaking tub inside an exquisite large glass shower, separate dual vanities and water closet. An additional bonus room with wet bar, two bedrooms and a bath are located upstairs. Other honorable mentions include a 3-car garage with epoxy floor, tankless gas water heater, 10-ft ceilings, modern staircase with floating steps, recessed lighting, crown molding, brick paver drive and walkway, 8’ interior solid core doors, professionally landscaped, and irrigation system. Poised on over a 1/3 acre lot in prestigious Harbor Acres with a sought-after central location near the arts, entertainment, dining, shopping, beaches, boating, golf and other year-round adventures. For families with elementary school-age children, top-ranked Southside School celebrates 120 years of excellence in academic achievement. This stately new residence has been masterfully crafted inside and out, and will add a sense of pride and joy to an already perfect lifestyle.