The ultimate island lifestyle – exceptional waterfront living on north Siesta Key’s coveted Bay Island with direct access in minutes to Sarasota Bay, Big Pass, and the Gulf of Mexico, and quick access to the Sarasota mainland. A boater’s dream on sailboat water, this fabulous home features an open floor plan, high ceilings, and abundant natural light with spectacular views. The soaring two-story foyer entry is bathed in natural light by a large atrium window and a stunning chandelier, leading to the open-concept floor plan. The fabulous kitchen will please the most discerning chef, featuring Cucine Lube cabinetry with substantial storage and workspace, granite countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf oven, and Wolf 5-burner natural gas cooktop which anchors the curved oversized island and breakfast bar; a planning desk overlooks the waterway. The kitchen flows easily to the open dining area and to the living room, which features a natural gas fireplace with a mother-of-pearl fascia, and into the family room, all overlooking the pool, lanai, and waterway through sets of French doors. A spacious first-floor guest suite, full and half baths, and laundry room complete the main level. Additional features include all-new LVP flooring, French doors with motorized blinds, and plantation shutters. A new staircase leads to the second level, offering two private suites and an expansive balcony. Escape and unwind in the luxurious owner’s suite, which features French doors, a window seat with storage, and a large outfitted walk-in closet. Double doors open to the bath, offering separate dual vanities, a soaking tub, and an oversized two-person glass-enclosed shower. The second suite features a large bedroom and en-suite bath with dual vanities and a shower. Both suites feature French doors to an expansive IPE wood deck overlooking the pool, spa, and waterfront. The fabulous pool and spa beckon you to the outdoors to swim or relax, accessed by the spiral staircase where you can dine alfresco while entertaining friends and family and where you’ll savor spectacular blazing sunsets. The oversized composite dock highlights the backyard, a boater’s paradise on Hanson Bayou, one of the clearest canals on Siesta Key, and features a 16,000-pound boat lift, dual Jet Ski dock, and fishing station. Paddleboard, fish, or kayak from your dock, wonder at watching dolphins frolic in your backyard. Other features of this beautiful waterfront property include an expansive paver pool deck and patio, walkways and a circular driveway with tropical landscaping, an irrigation system on a well, a fenced yard, and an insulated, air-conditioned two-car garage. Recent upgrades include new interior paint, baseboards and trim, LVP flooring, staircase, fireplace surround, carpets, lighting, hardware, and water heater. Located within Sarasota City limits – excellent weekly rental potential. Close to Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Village’s unique restaurants and boutiques. Conveniently located minutes by car to vibrant downtown Sarasota’s restaurants, museums, theater, art galleries, shopping, St. Armands Circle, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and excellent schools.