5628 Cape Leyte DriveSarasota, FL 34242Sale Price: $1,530,000

Just 550 steps from your front door to the most beautiful white-sand beach and azure waters in the United States. Live so close to world-famous Siesta Beach that you can hear the surf, smell the salt air and feel the balmy Gulf breezes from your island home. This fabulously renovated, three-bedroom, three-bath, split-plan home is the perfect full-time residence, beach getaway or investment property. Located on a large, tropically landscaped lot in the sought-after island community of Siesta Isles. This home is truly in move-in condition; get your bathing suit, flip-flops and sunscreen ready. The trellis front porch entry welcomes you with a “kick-off-your-shoes” vibe. The home offers the perfect balance between privacy and open-concept living. The open, vintage-styled kitchen creates a casual atmosphere from the minute you step inside. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, retro-look appliances and a gorgeous bamboo peninsula with bar seating. The living room offers a wall of built-in bookcases that convert to a Murphy bed, featuring a custom mural of Siesta Beach. Overlooking the pool area is the family room and small office with a large walk-in closet. The fabulous master suite addition by Beyond Design includes a beautifully crafted bedroom with an artisan wood ceiling and spectacular master bath, walk-in closet and easy access to the patio and pool. Two guest bedrooms and one en suite are located on the opposite side of the home, providing ample privacy for family or guests with the extra accommodation of the hidden Murphy bed when needed. Interior laundry room offers additional storage. The sun-filled backyard is your tropical oasis, and the spectacular, resort-style, oversized lap-length pool and expansive patio offer plenty of space for your family and guests to swim and relax in the sun or shade. A covered outdoor pavilion is the perfect place for entertaining and alfresco dining and additionally offers a heated spa. Fully fenced-in, this beautifully landscaped yard offers gardens in which to meander, a private outdoor shower and storage. A two-car garage and expansive circular paver driveway allow for ample parking for the many guests you'll have, living just a block away from Siesta Beach. Although originally built in 1963, the home has had many renovations and upgrades, including impact-resistant windows and doors, a reinforced garage door, metal roof and many other upgrades. Near Siesta Village's restaurants and boutiques and only 15 minutes by car over the North Bridge to downtown Sarasota's many cultural amenities, shopping and dining.