9000 Midnight Pass Road, Unit 5Sarasota, FL 34242Price: $1,350,000

Unique among others for sale on Siesta Key, this 3-bedroom waterfront condo, located on the quiet south end of the island, offers: o Full Views of the Gulf, Blind Pass Lagoon (which connects to the Intracoastal Waterway, the ICW) and Turtle Beach o Two screened porches facing the Gulf from different levels o An easy 5-minute walk through a park to Turtle Beach o A heated waterfront pool steps from the back door o The use of a boat slip and kayak launch directly behind the unit, with direct access to the ICW o A 10-minute boat ride from the slip to the Gulf via Midnight Pass o Living in a quiet area that feels more “residential”, but is within walking distance of 2 waterfront restaurants and only minutes by car or trolley to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment in Siesta Key Village o A back yard lawn and patio o Kayaking in the lagoon and ICW o Fishing in the lagoon from the backyard or community piers directly behind the unit o A pet-friendly environment o A wood-burning fireplace o An oversized 2-car garage with inside access to the unit o A soundproof townhome with no neighbors above or below You will be mesmerized by water views and sunsets from every level of the home and from almost every room in the home. Enjoy spotting pelicans, herons, ibis, jumping fish, and an occasional dolphin or manatee. This 7-unit community, “Turtle Cove”, features the use of 7 equal boat slips, to which lifts could be added. Mature foliage blocks the eastward views of neighboring buildings. The expansive windows and sliding doors are impact-resistant throughout. There is a large, screened, covered porch on the main floor with wall-to-wall windows and sliding doors. The eat-in kitchen is large, bright, and equipped with stainless steel appliances and a convenient pass-through to the dining room. The bedrooms are graced with cork flooring, which is beautiful, quiet, and comfortable. The primary suite faces west with a private, screened porch where you will enjoy sunsets over the Gulf and beautiful reflections on the lagoon. The primary en-suite bathroom features twin sinks, a walk-in shower, and a garden tub. All 3 bathrooms have granite countertops. The primary bedroom and second bedroom have walk-in closets. All bedroom closets are fitted with Closet-Tec fixtures. The third bedroom features 2 single Murphy beds, each complete when opened with dimmable overhead lighting and a power outlet perfect for charging devices while you sleep. The laundry closet is conveniently located near the 3 bedrooms. The downstairs is stunning, with bright light and wall-to-wall impact glass windows and sliding doors to the patio. The 2-car garage is larger than most at 22' x 24'. A lift (elevator) could be installed in this unit. The location is ideal: a quiet, residential area just 10 minutes from the Stickney Point bridge to the mainland, within walking distance of restaurants, and adjacent to the final, southbound stop of the Siesta Key trolley, a free ride from your home to Siesta Key Village and its shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.