3500 Bayou Louise Lane, Sarasota

3500 Bayou Louise Lane, Sarasota, FL 34242

JUDY KEPECZ-HAYS 941.587.1700

STEVEN KEPECZ 941.376.6411 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 423 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236 Kepecz@JudyHays.com | LongboatKeyLuxury.com

A BEACON OF LUXURY AND SERENITY Price Upon Request Step into the enchanting world of Siesta Key and Sarasota, a haven where our amazing new listing at 3500 Bayou Louise Lane stands as a beacon of luxury and serenity. Siesta Key, a gem on the Gulf of Mexico, is famed for its shimmering quartz sand beaches and mesmerizing azure waters. Here, the days are perfectly designed for sunbathing, swimming, and indulging in an array of water sports like jet skiing, boating, and kayaking. As the sun sets, the key transforms into a vibrant hub of activity, where Siesta Key Village comes alive with its eclectic mix of lively bars, quaint bistros, and gourmet restaurants, offering a taste of the local culinary delights and vibrant nightlife.

Just a short drive away, Sarasota boasts a rich tapestry of history and culture. This city, once the winter home of the legendary Ringling Brothers Circus, now stands as a cultural stronghold with its impressive array of arts and entertainment.

The Ringling Museum of Art, a testament to John Ringling’s legacy, showcases a stunning collection of baroque art and contemporary exhibitions. The historic Asolo Theater and the modern Sarasota Opera House offer a diverse range of performances, from classic operas to contemporary plays and musicals.

Sarasota's downtown district is a treasure trove of history, where charming streets lead to boutique shops, art galleries, and cafes, each telling the story of the city’s colorful past. The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and the Sarasota Jungle Gardens offer a lush escape, highlighting the region's natural beauty. For those seeking a blend of historical intrigue, cultural richness, and beachside bliss, Siesta Key and Sarasota provide an idyllic backdrop to 3500 Bayou Louise Lane, a property that doesn’t just offer a home, but a doorway to a lifestyle of elegance, relaxation, and cultural enrichment.

FEATURES GENERAL HOME UPDATES & FEATURES ∙ 100 ft+ of Caribbean blue water frontage. ∙ Riprap Seawall. ∙ Grass area lot on one of the most coveted locations on Siesta Key, Big Pass at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico ∙ Half acre+ lot.

∙ ¾" Solid custom oak-stained flooring with custom quarter-sawn accents. ∙ Additional spray foam insulation was installed for energy efficiency. ∙ Custom crown molding and solid core doors throughout the home with original Baldwin Hardware.

∙ 6300 sq. ft. under air - 8,200 sq. ft. total (based on home plans).

∙ Pozzi® Custom Impact/Low E® double pane windows.

∙ 5 en-suite bedrooms with elevator access.

∙ Carriage style hurricane rated garage doors.

∙ 5 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

∙ Custom entry cellular call gate system.

∙ Designer Clive Christian cabinetry in Chef's Kitchen.

∙ Hardwired security alarm system.

∙ Designer primary bath with Italian Calacatta gold book-matched slab walls with hand-carved moldings.

∙ Hardwired camera security system. ∙ Custom drapery and blinds throughout home.

∙ Custom walnut library and hand-finished dining room.

∙ Custom whole house water filtration system installed in 2022.

∙ 40' x 20' with natural gas heated custom swimming pool with infinity edge whirlpool.

∙ New custom irrigation well with filter system.

∙ 4 car garage with epoxy floor and storage.

∙ 200-gallon water heater. ∙ HVAC and hot water heater - new in 2023.

∙ Exercise and game room. ∙ Split storage space. ∙ Private gated elegant circular motor court with tumbled pavers and fountain. ∙ Copper & brass landscape lighting.

∙ 200-gallon propane tank.

∙ Washer and dryer - new in 2023. ∙ Waupaca® Estate elevator to all levels. ∙ Custom wrought iron throughout home.

∙ Flagstone pathways and garden areas.

∙ 400 bottle climate-controlled wine cellar with Split X® Cooling System.

∙ Custom outdoor kitchen with Bakers Pride Pizza Oven and entertaining bar.

∙ Custom murals for wine cellar.

∙ Expansive tiered loggias off kitchen, living room and primary bedroom.

INTERIOR UPGRADES ∙ Sonos® Sound System throughout home, loggia, and pool deck.

∙ Central vacuum system. ∙ Beautiful custom contemporary leaded glass accents throughout home.

LIBRARY UPGRADES AND FEATURES ∙ Custom walnut cabinetry & ceiling.

∙ Lutron® Lighting Control System and LED lighting upgrades throughout.

∙ Custom solid walnut mantle with gas fireplace.

∙ Custom Italian & Venetian plaster throughout the home.

∙ French door and leaded glass sliders.

∙ Three gas fireplaces – One located in the library with solid walnut mantle. One in the living room features a custom limestone mantle. One outdoors on the bayside terrace.

∙ Custom Lutron® controlled LED lighting & accents.

∙ Leaded glass display shelves.

∙ Custom draperies and stained plantation shutters. ∙ Sonos® integrated sound system. ∙ Additional Frontier fiber optic data line for business privacy.

CUSTOM CHEF'S KITCHEN FEATURES ∙ Custom made cabinetry hand painted and finished with silver shadow accents. ∙ Clive Christian® Signature Continental mantle with custom Viking® hood. ∙ Clive Christian® Signature end panels and shadow line patented crown-design.

∙ Pantry area features ceiling with hand-painted, aged custom Murano glass chandelier.

FAMILY/ENTERTAINING KITCHEN AREA ∙ 16-foot solid Wenge counter with two Schonbek® floating rock crystal chandeliers. ∙ Integrated Miele® coffee station.

∙ Pull-out maple cabinet with Clive Christian® Signature edge.

∙ Two Miele® integrated dish drawers.

∙ Signature Clive Christian® pewter lion logo cabinet knobs.

∙ Family entertainment area and breakfast nook.

∙ Integrated Rohl® copper stainless steel prep sink with Rohl® faucets and hardware. ∙ Large deep Rohl® copper stainless steel work sink with Rohl® faucets and hardware.

SLAB MARBLE AND GRANITE COUNTERS ∙ 3 architectural statuary marble slabs. ∙ Custom matching marble moldings. ∙ Hidden integrated LeGrande system under cabinet and Lew® pop-up electrical outlet. ®

∙ "Absolute Black" granite slab counters with ogee double edge-four slabs.

CHEF & BAKER’S ENTERTAINING KITCHEN FUNCTIONAL WORK ZONES ∙ Chef area includes six burners and infrared griddle Wolf® gas range with two ovens and Rohl® pot filler with custom integrated Viking® hood ventilation system. ∙ Integrated Sub Zero® refrigeration, freezer, and dishwasher. ∙ Integrated chef's spice and storage area.

∙ Miele® integrated microwave. ∙ Adjoining outdoor loggia with dining area with outdoor kitchen.

APPLIANCE LIST FOR KITCHEN ∙ 48" Wolf® gas range with 6 burners infrared griddle and two ovens. ∙ Integrated Viking® hood. ∙ Fisher Paykel® integrated dishwasher. ∙ Two Subzero® refrigerator drawers. ∙ Two Subzero® freezer drawers. ∙ 36 x 84 Subzero® glass panel refrigerator with freezer. ∙ Miele® convection oven. ∙ Two Miele® warming drawers. ∙ Miele® microwave. ∙ Miele® coffee station.

CUSTOM OUTDOOR KITCHEN ∙ Wolf® outdoor barbecue grill with infrared burner and rotisserie oven. ∙ Wolf® outdoor two burner stove top. ∙ Baker's Pride® pizza oven.

∙ Baker's area includes Miele® steam and convection ovens.

∙ Entertaining custom swivel Brazilian Butterfly granite bar with integrated ice maker and sink.

∙ Butler's pantry area includes 84" H glass panel Subzero® refrigerator and freezer drawer.

∙ Locking under-counter glass panel refrigeration for beer and wine.

2ND PRIMARY BEDROOM & 2 GUEST SUITES UPSTAIRS – UPGRADES AND FEATURES ∙ Private seating area overlooking Gulf of Mexico. ∙ Custom morning kitchen with built in Miele® coffee station, built-in refrigerator and freezer, Rohl® copper stainless steel sink and hardware.

∙ Emperador® chocolate marble bath and shower with inset marble design. ∙ Custom vanity and built-in linen cabinet. ∙ Built-in Seura® “Mirror TV” above vanity. ∙ Additional sound proofing between walls.

EN-SUITE BEDROOM UPGRADES AND FEATURES

UPSTAIRS LIVING QUARTERS – UPGRADES AND FEATURES

∙ Private wing with private hallway, two additional closets for storage.

∙ 3 en-suite bedrooms - 1 private suite with private elevator access.

∙ Schumacher® hand-made wallpaper in bathroom.

∙ Walk-in custom closets.

∙ Custom leaded glass window in shower for privacy.

∙ Custom New Zealand wool & silk runner.

∙ Emperador chocolate marble slab vanity with Braams® cabinetry in bath.

∙ Custom art glass transoms to each bedroom.

∙ Solid oak flooring with hand-painted custom quarter sawn accents.

∙ Custom built-in shelves with desk & daybed overlooking water - bedrooms 1 & 2.

∙ Lutron® controlled LED lighting system.

∙ Wrought iron railings on the balcony.

∙ Gulf views from every room.

PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE 1 ON LOWER LEVEL ∙ Newly renovated en-suite bathroom. ∙ Private wing off main floor. ∙ Private loggia overlooking Big Pass and Gulf of Mexico. ∙ Walk-in custom closet. ∙ Lutron® lighting with two Schonbek® crystal chandeliers. ∙ Custom coffered wood ceiling. ∙ Custom automated shades and draperies. ∙ Custom Italian plaster. ∙ Real ¾" stained oak flooring.

PRIMARY BATHROOM 1 ON LOWER LEVEL ∙ Four slabs Calacatta gold marble book-matched shower walls and tub.

∙ Matching hand carved book with crown and base molding. ∙ Juliette® floating tub under arch with custom art glass windows. ∙ Schonbek® crystal chandeliers and sconces. ∙ Lutron® lighting. ∙ Kallista® hardware and sinks. ∙ Built in Seura® "Mirror TV's". ∙ White Thassos® marble floors with Calacatta gold and brass accented inset design. ∙ Custom Brahms® vanity with absolute black granite tops. ∙ Neorest® automatic and heated commode. ∙ Kallista® bidet.

DOCK, BOATLIFT & EXTERIOR UPGRADED FEATURES ∙ Custom hand carved Limestone cartouche and accents by Italian marble artist. ∙ Custom Italian marble, plus carved Marble loggia fireplace. ∙ Shell stone loggia and pool deck. ∙ Custom wrought iron railings and gates. ∙ 16-gauge copper gutters and fascia accents. ∙ Custom walnut wood ceilings on loggias. ∙ Custom hurricane rated carriage style garage doors. ∙ Custom entry cellular call gate system installed in 2022. ∙ Custom outdoor lighting. ∙ Natural gas hook-up extension to property. ∙ Gas pool heater new in 2022. ∙ Whole house natural gas generator 60KW Kohler® installed in 2022. ∙ Commercial Wi-Fi network upgrade. ∙ 12' x 20" 5,000-lb capacity moving no profile lift with two jet ski/kayak scissor bunks. ∙ Boat dock built in 2022.

∙ 24K lb. beamless Boat Lift® with high-speed motors built in 2022. ∙ Epoxy garage flooring new 2022. ∙ Azek® composite decking and designer lighting. ∙ Finished non-conforming space. ∙ Pool heater replaced in 2022.

OTHER FINE FINISHES ∙ Custom pearlized Venetian plaster barrel ceiling. ∙ Fortuny® lamps in den & kitchen. ∙ Lutron® controlled integrated LED lighting system. ∙ Schonbek® rock crystal chandeliers. ∙ Custom Venetian antiqued buttress accent ceiling with custom Venetian glass chandelier. ∙ Integrated task and spot lighting. ∙ Sonos® integrated ceiling speakers. ∙ Custom draperies and plantation shutters. ∙ Solid oak wood custom-stained floors. ∙ Custom hand-finished wrought iron railings. ∙ Custom Italian plaster wall finish.

Bath for 5th Bedroom

5th Bedroom Downstairs

SIESTA KEY/SARASOTA LIFESTYLE ∙ Vibrant Downtown Sarasota ∙ Gardens, Parks and Trails ∙ Museum and Aquarium ∙ Unique Shops ∙ Private and Public Golf Courses

∙ Award-Winning Beaches ∙ Waterfront Grills and Upscale Dining ∙ Sandcastle Making, Boating, Kayaking, Jet Skiing, Parasailing & more

JUDY KEPECZ-HAYS 941.587.1700

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