3000 SOUTHWEST DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34239

$11,995,000 · Active

MLS #A4672971

Price

$11,995,000

Status

Active

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

5.5

Living area

8,125 sq ft

Home type

Single Family Residence

Year built

2003

Lot size

1.38 acres

Full bathrooms

4

Half bathrooms

3

Private pool

Yes

Waterfront

Yes

New construction

No

HOA

No

55+ community

No

Levels

Two

County

Sarasota

Garage spaces

3

Annual property taxes

$109,050.35

Subdivision

CHEROKEE PARK

Style

Custom, Florida, Traditional

Appliances & Equipment

Bar Fridge · Built-In Oven · Cooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Exhaust Fan · Gas Water Heater · Ice Maker · Microwave · Range · Range Hood · Refrigerator · Washer · Wine Refrigerator · Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Generator

Bathrooms

7 total bathrooms · 4 full bathrooms · 3 half bathrooms

Bedrooms

5 total bedrooms

Building

Built in 2003 · Living area: 8125 · Living area units: Square Feet · Building faces East · 2 stories · Levels: Two · Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Stucco

Community

Deed Restrictions · Sidewalks · Street Lights

Cooling

Central Air · Zoned

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened · Balcony · Lighting · Outdoor Grill · Outdoor Kitchen · Private Mailbox · Sidewalk

Fence

Fenced

Fireplaces

Family Room · Gas · Living Room · Primary Bedroom · Stone

Floors

Carpet · Ceramic Tile · Hardwood · Travertine · Wood

Foundation

Slab · Stem Wall

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Electric · Natural Gas · Zoned

Interior Features

Built-in Features · Cathedral Ceiling(s) · Ceiling Fans(s) · Central Vaccum · Coffered Ceiling(s) · Crown Molding · Eat-in Kitchen · High Ceilings · Kitchen/Family Room Combo · L Dining · Open Floorplan · Primary Bedroom Main Floor · Solid Surface Counters · Solid Wood Cabinets · Stone Counters · Thermostat · Walk-In Closet(s) · Wet Bar · Window Treatments

Laundry

Inside · Laundry Room

Lot

1.38 acres · FloodZone · City Limits · Landscaped · Level · Oversized Lot · Sidewalk · Street Dead-End · Paved · Bamboo · Mature Landscaping · Oak Trees · Trees/Landscaped

Parking

Covered · Driveway · Garage Door Opener · Guest · Off Street · On Street · Oversized · Workshop in Garage

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Pool

Heated · In Ground · Lighting

Property

Completed · Other structures: Gazebo, Outdoor Kitchen · Garden · Pool · Trees/Woods · Water

Roof

Concrete · Tile

Sewer

Public Sewer

Utilities

Cable Connected · Electricity Connected · Natural Gas Connected · Phone Available · Sewer Connected · Sprinkler Well · Water Available · Water Connected · Water Source: Public

Water Features

Water Body Name: SARASOTA BAY · Bay/Harbor · Intracoastal Waterway

Windows

Rods · Storm Window(s) · Window Treatments

Elementary school

Southside Elementary

Middle school

Brookside Middle

High school

Sarasota High

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About this home

One of Sarasota’s greatest bayfront estates, this stunning 1.38 acre waterfront home has recently undergone a comprehensive renovation throughout, enhancing every room with refined finishes and modern systems while preserving its timeless architectural character. Hidden away at the end of Southwest Drive within the coveted Cherokee Park neighborhood, this 5-bedroom home offers exceptional seclusion and privacy, surrounded by lush, verdant landscaping, specimen trees and mature oaks, with tranquil water views providing a serene backdrop throughout the entire home. A masterpiece by design, this architectural gem was designed by esteemed architect Clifford Scholtz and built with impeccable craftsmanship by Rich Perrone of Perrone Construction. Among the recent exterior improvements are a new roof and gutters, fresh exterior paint, new decorative landscape lighting, and a refreshed outdoor shower. Inside, thoughtfully curated modern finishes and updates seamlessly blend with classic architectural details such as columns, archways, and a mahogany-paneled office, creating interiors that feel bright, open, and timeless. New European white oak flooring flows through the main living areas, while Stark carpeting adds warmth to the staircase, select bedrooms, and the bonus room. A culinary enthusiast’s dream, the completely updated kitchen boasts Taj Mahal leathered stone countertops, White Haze dolomite backsplash, a micro cement hood, painted cabinetry, an oversized island, new sinks and faucets, a Sub-Zero fridge/freezer, and more. The charming breakfast area and adjacent family room, featuring a new micro cement fireplace with Taj Mahal hearth, are set against a backdrop of expansive windows and glass doors that capture picturesque bay views. A luxurious and peaceful retreat, the elaborate primary suite features a beautifully updated bath showcasing new vanities with Taj Mahal countertops and Brizo fixtures, plus new flooring, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Secondary baths throughout the home have also been refreshed. Covered patios and loggias extend from the main living areas, creating ideal spaces for relaxation and enjoyment. Upstairs, the expansive gathering room impresses with its custom Perla Venata quartzite bar, freshly painted ceiling beams, large windows, and balcony access overlooking the bay, pool, and lush grounds. This is the perfect perch to enjoy large gatherings, relax at the bar, shoot pool, or have friends and family over on game day. Outside, the property unfolds as a private oasis, with a screened porch featuring Chicago brick pavers, a Wolf gas grill, Sub-Zero fridge, and refreshed finishes including a tiled backsplash, updated hardware, new sink and faucet, and refinished cabinetry. Chicago brick pavers also surround the free-form pool, creating a cohesive outdoor living environment. At the water’s edge, boaters will delight in the protected deep-water boat basin with two lifts (10,000-lb. and 16,000-lb. capacities), providing effortless maritime adventures. A detached oversized 3-car garage, connected by a covered walkway, provides ample space for storage or workshop use. Additional updates of note include updated HVAC systems, tankless water heaters, and modernized electrical throughout. A whole house generator rounds out the superlative systems. This exquisitely updated estate represents a rare offering where timeless elegance meets modern sophistication on one of Sarasota's most extraordinary waterfront settings.

Courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 941-951-6660

Contact LPT Realty at (877) 366-2213 to ask about this home.