1561 BLUE HERON DRIVE

Delight in a downtown family lifestyle at this lovely four-bedroom waterfront home in the heart of the city’s center at McClellan Park/Paradise Shores. A low stone wall and lush, manicured gardens frame the property that spans more than a quarter-acre and gives you a beautifully remote experience. A boater’s paradise, yachtsmen will fall in love with the newer seawall (2002), extended deep-water dock, multiple lifts and unobstructed bay access. This charming residence was built in 2003, offering a two-story layout spread across nearly 4,200-square-feet. The interior is stylishly decked out with marble and hardwood flooring, intricate moldings, arched walkways, neutral colors throughout, plantation shutters, and temperature-controlled wine room. The design of the first floor is organized around the updated gourmet kitchen. This galley-style space features newer custom cabinetry in complementary finishes, granite countertops, butcher-block island, wine bar area, Viking gas cooktop, built-in Bosch ovens, as well as a quaint breakfast nook with Aquarium glass and cozy bench seating. The open living room boasts cathedral ceiling height and walls of glass the ensure this space is bright and airy. Formal dining and the study are just a few steps away. The master wing completes the first level, with its spacious living quarters, marble bathroom, his/her walk-in closets and private access to the screened veranda. Take the grand staircase or three-stop elevator up to the second floor, offering family room with dry bar and three bedroom suites. The options for fun and relaxation are plentiful. Enjoy the pavered sundeck and heated swimming pool on the ground floor, the summer kitchen with wraparound bar and various dining areas on the second floor, plus the crow’s nest terrace on the top level. This family-friendly neighborhood is an historic waterfront community comprised of custom-built homes, conveniently located winding canals that flow out to Sarasota Bay. This exclusive neighborhood is minutes from downtown, Main Street Farmers Market, Sarasota Bayfront, theaters, museums, fabulous eateries and pristine Gulf beaches at Siesta and Lido Keys.