5102 Winchester Drive Sarasota, FL 34234

The architecture of this 2007 Indian Beach Estates home was inspired by “Shingle Style Victorian” summer houses seen in the seaside resorts of coastal New England. It has three en-suite bedrooms, two half baths and a 3-car garage large enough to allow a lift for a 4th vehicle. A paver drive and walkway lead to the generous front porch framed in classic columns. Traditional, exterior features like Andersen 12 over 12 paned and medallion windows give way to a strikingly modern and free form interior upon entry. The stylish poly-coated concrete floors pop with a “seaquarium” blue finish and the open plan joins the fireplace anchored living room with the kitchen and dining areas. All of this space with 10-foot ceilings overlooks the pool, spa and unique outdoor living room with another fireplace and a fixed BBQ kitchen. All three bedrooms have a unique, individual character and the third bedroom is a “Greek Revival” temple with a vaulted ceiling and separate entrance. The adjacent 510 sq. ft. “bonus room” could help create a significant “in-law suite” or be used for hobbies, a home gym or more. This room also has access to the air-conditioned garage designed for the auto enthusiast allowing for workbenches and storage. The home has an office with a wall of bookshelves and a classic library ladder to access your collection. Three large windows bring in ample light making this a bright, cheery workspace with views out over the porch and large, landscaped lawns of this well-established neighborhood. Some of the more important features of this property you may not see! This house was built using poly steel construction incorporating a matrix of steel rods surrounded by poured concrete walls tied into the foundation. This creates highly insulated walls and a superior resistance to wind when compared to other building methods. And the “traditional” shake shingle exterior is impervious to moisture & pests. Indian Beach Estates is well above the flood zone yet close enough to Sarasota Bay to enjoy sunsets and sea breezes in Sun Circle Park just a few blocks away. Live here and you will be nestled within Sarasota's most significant cultural & educational institutions including The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and The Asolo Repertory Theater which is also home to the Sarasota Ballet. Ringling College of Art & Design, USF Sarasota-Manatee and New College of Florida are also among nearby landmarks. This location is only 2 miles north of downtown Sarasota, a 12-minute drive to St. Armands Circle and the beaches of Lido and Longboat Key and an equal distance to University Parkway anchored on the west by SRQ International Airport and the UTC shopping district and I75 on the east.