This architectural award winning residence offers big bay and city skyline views that leave one speechless. The stunning Carl Abbott residence was designed to maximize views and to accentuate natural light.The result is one of Sarasota's most exciting residences. The home offers carefree living, glamorous entertaining and the opportunity to be one with the beautiful natural surroundings. The property is walled and gated. An exciting entry courtyard makes an immediate statement about the quiet elegance of this striking residence. The dramatic living area with floating roof opens to terraces from both the north and south. Travertine floors and abundant walls of glass give the home a wonderful feeling of openness. A granite and maple kitchen was designed by serious cooks with great attention to detail and quality. Wonderful office area with forever views and fabulous view terrace is an ideal private retreat. The home features a very private and separate master suite with its own terrace for gulf and city skyline views. Two additional guest suites are ideal for family living. A media room enhances the main level amenities. Two sides of water frontage make the rare combination of unobstructed views and deepwater protected dockage on Hansen Bayou a reality. A 65' lap pool is a gorgeous jewel accentuating the expansive terraces on every level of the home. Custom built by Tom Hensey, the residence is built to the highest standards for discerning owners.

3251 Higel Ave, Bay Island real estate
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Days on market: 99
Taxes: $19,427
Features
Beds: 3
Baths: 3 / 1 Half
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Garage:
  • Attached
  • Door Opener
  • Drive Space
  • Guest Parking
  • Secured Parking
Heating:
  • Central
  • Zoned/Multiple
AC: Central
Fireplace: Y
Roof Built Up,Metal,Other
Pool:
  • Gunite/Concrete
  • In Ground
Rooms
Master: 20x13
Bed 1: 12x18
Bed 2: 12x14
Kitchen: 15x16
Living room: 32x20
Bonus room: 14x12
Studio: 18x16
Schools
County: Sarasota
Elementary: Phillipi Shores Elementary
Middle: Brookside Middle
High: Sarasota High
Water
Waterfront:
  • Bay/Harbor
  • Canal - Saltwater
  • Intracoastal Waterway
Water view:
  • Bay/Harbor - Full
Water access:
  • Bay/Harbor
  • Intracoastal Waterway

Real Estate Market Conditions for zip code 34242

Market conditions: 34242 from $2M to $3M as of 5/1/2012

  Apr 2011 Mar 2012 Apr 2012
# of properties on market221819
Median Sale PriceN/A$2,148,000$2,160,000
# of homes sold041
Average days on marketN/A242120

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