This video is a MUST WATCH for anyone interested in this home

Private nature and water views, beautiful coastal birds, fishing, small craft boating, paddle boarding and kayaking.
Alligator Creek is a Tidal Creek in Sarasota County that widens and flows into the Lemon Bay intercoastal waterway from the casual lifestyle neighborhood of South Venice.

From 1470 Lemon Bay Drive, you can enter the inter-coastal waterway - with NO BRIDGES, in approximately 5 mins. Navigate to the Gulf in approximately 25-30 minutes by way of Stump pass. Leisurely boat to many waterfront restaurants and parks like the Don Pedro State Park - enjoying fantastic sunsets along the way. The laid back neighborhood of South Venice is valuable to buyers who seek NO FEES from an HOA or CDD’s (this is not a gated community - home sizes, age & styles vary). There are NO minimum years of ownership OR minimum days to rent should you desire to purchase for a VRBO. This neighborhood is especially great for those who work from home and have recreational or work vehicles. Parking them on your property saves you storage fees, time and aggravation. This property has 10ft high garage door openings and a large, wide circular driveway to accommodate your toys and vehicles.

This 2013 custom build offers a masonry/poured concrete structure, hurricane windows and straps with engineered trusses (just to get started), and is the personal home of the builder. Please watch the video as we go over the details of the build directly from the builder.  Elevation of the first story is 19.7 ft and does not require flood insurance by a lender. County records reflect this home offers a gross living area of 7,349 sq ft.  First & Second stories equal 2,991 sq ft and house 3 bedrooms & 3 of the 4 baths.  The main floor is a finished recreational living area with a built in bar, walk-in storage closets, its own wall mounted air conditioner, heat vent from zone 3, and elevator shaft entrance designed to service all three floors.  Between the under roof patios, 4 car garage and this extra finished recreational space, we get the balance of the gross living area.  

Natural daylight and incredible cross breezes pass through the multiple deck and patio spaces into the open floor plan, over the long granite breakfast bar in the eat in kitchen, and into the livingroom and dining area as well as all 3 bedrooms.  Kraftmaid solid cherry wood cabinetry with a timeless light natural warm finish, beautiful trims, and smart built-in features like a knife organizer, tin box, shelf sliders, trash drawer, curved corner doors for ease of storage access, built in wine rack, and a pantry that utilizes just about every bit of cubic space. New stainless microwave, fridge and multifunction oven door range. Italian marble flooring runs the main areas and showcases the stacked stone wood burning fireplace, architectural features, 8 ft doors, high ceilings, rounded corners, and the extra wide crown moldings.  Laundry is conveniently located on this floor and has been plumbed for a sink. There is an optional master bedroom suite on this floor with a large walk-in closet.

8 ft tall Art Deco style solid wood french doors greet you upon entry into the large master suite on the second story. Ensuite bath has Jacuzzi brand jetted tub, double sinks with custom vanity, linen storage, separate large walk in shower with a bench, a window cut out to view the creek, 7 all new shower heads/jets including a rainwater overhead shower and a special lower handheld for your pets bathing needs. NEW carpet and two NEW mirrored PAX closet systems additional to the walk in closet. They not only increase closet space they enhance the natural daylight and nature views throughout the space. Private deck with french doors and side windows capture amazing views overlooking the creek and the Gulf of Mexico. Icynene spray foam in the trusses not only add money saving insulative benefits, it is sound deadening to offer a good night sleep. 

Boat Ramp and Ferry to the beach are 1 minute away. Access Sarasota County's amazing Legacy Trail at our community waterfront park with tennis courts, playground and more that is only 5 minutes away. 11 minutes to the new Wellen Park. 10 minutes to Venice Island. 40 minutes to airports in Sarasota and Punta Gorda.

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 On behalf of Steve Martin Homes Group,

-Steve

Steve Martin Smith has sold more Sarasota County homes than 98% of the area’s REALTORS from January 2015 through August 2020. Selling $1,000,000+ estates from Panther Ridge in Manatee County to condos in Punta Gorda, he is truly a tri-county REALTOR. Originally from the Detroit area, Steve discovered Sarasota County in 1983 and then moved his young family here in 1998. In his life before real estate, Steve worked corporate business management positions for 25 years while simultaneously volunteering in youth and family ministry roles with his wife Katrina. Today, along with their adult children, they enjoy helping families to realize their goals and dreams. Steve also fancies himself a song writer and plays guitar whenever he gets the chance.

*as recorded by Stellar MLS for the period of 1/1/2015 through 12/31/2020