4242 Higel Avenue
5BR/4BA/4,326SF | 1.25 Acres
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Siesta Key island beach house with dock and boat mooring on Big Pass. Expansive, but cozy, this handsomely detailed home presents a sophisticated ambiance that elevates the relaxed, seaside setting. Mindfully restored and renovated inside and out, this coastal retreat has historic character invigorated by uptodate home systems and technology.

Landscaped for complete seclusion, the 1.25 acre estate feels like a private island getaway and comes with all the amenities to enjoy Siesta Key’s sun and fun — heated pool and spa, expansive patio with grilling kitchen, dock/fishing pier, boat mooring and white sand beach. Included in the price are a SeaDoo jet ski with beach and road trailers, a fourwheeler, two paddle boards, two bicycles and two kayaks with beach trolley.

Upon entering the home, you are captivated by openness of the floor plan and expansive glass doors that accentuate the natural setting. At the heart of this 4,326 sq.ft. home is the great room/kitchen area — a big, giant room where everyone can cook, eat, watch TV and play games together. The kitchen’s solidoak countertops add a rustic touch to the otherwise clean and simple space. Highend Miele appliances include induction cooktop, convection/grill oven, microwavecombi oven, steamcombi oven and oversize sidebyside refrigerator/freezer. An inkitchen breakfast room, booth banquette and eatin counter provide plenty of seating for casual dining. The formal dining room is next to the great room and features a woodburning fireplace. When you’re ready to get away from it all, a very private, cool and quiet master retreat on the second level pampers the restful side of life. Slidingglass doors to the Gulfview balcony with glass railing for sitting outside and relaxing while enjoying the view. Additional sleeping quarters include two bedroom suites and a bedroom wing with two bedrooms that share a bath.

A separate, airconditioned, 2,000 sq. ft. recreation building with automatic overhead door provides storage for and easy access to all your outdoor toys. It has wiring for a wallmounted smart TV and space for casual seating and table games.

Located on the north end of Siesta Key, this beach retreat is just 1 mile to Siesta Village, 2 miles to Siesta Key Beach and 4.5 miles to Downtown Sarasota. Life is good on the beach!