Casa del Carnevale HISTORY MEETS
MODE R N LUXURY
St. Armands is a renowned premier destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
St. Armands Key is a charming barrier island offering stunning waterfront views, pristine beaches, and a relaxed, tropical atmosphere. Its history dates to 1893 when Charles St. Amand became the island’s first resident, purchasing 131.89 acres for just $21.71! Can you believe the appreciation. Over time, his name was discovered misspelled as “St. Armand” in land deeds, and that spelling has persisted to this day. In 1917, John Ringling acquired the island and envisioned a luxurious development, including custom residences and an upscale shopping retreat radiating from a central park roundabout. Ringling’s influence is still evident in the planning and design of the “Circle,” which many now refer to as the Rodeo Drive of Florida. Today, St. Armands Circle remains a vibrant hub for shopping and dining, celebrated for its upscale boutiques, fine restaurants, and lively street scene. It is a favorite destination for both residents and visitors seeking an elegant yet casual lifestyle.
Residence Information
∙ 1937 Designed by Whittington Associates
∙ 1937 Built by Paul Bergman
∙ National register of Historic Homes 1991
∙ Wm. Thorning Little, Architect
∙ Pat Ball, builder and old-world craftsmen 2006
∙ Addition and restoration 2003-2009
∙ Current owners completely renovated the kitchen and butler’s kitchen 2021/2022
∙ Lot size: 30,114 square feet – home sits on three (3) lots
∙ Living area: 7,817 square feet under air
∙ Total: 10,026 square feet under roof (covered loggias and garages)
∙ Motorized security gates operated from a phone app
∙ 3 Car garage and storage room
∙ 5 Bedrooms ensuite
∙ 1 Pool bath with shower
∙ 1 Powder room in game/billiards room
∙ Outside enclosed shower with views of the stars
∙ Butler's kitchen
∙ Office – room with a view of the garden, pool, and bay
∙ Game/Billiards Room with a walk-in wine room and wet bar area
∙ Glass tiled 65’ saltwater pool with spa (updated by current owners)
∙ 2 Outside loggias, one sitting and one fine dining
∙ 170+ Feet of water frontage with newer seawall
∙ New dock & lift up to a 13,000 lb boat and floating lift for jet skis and kayaks
∙ Views of Sarasota Bay
∙ Meticulously designed tropical landscaping (like Selby Botanical Gardens) and lighting surrounds the home.
∙ Home has a new water softener and filtration system to drink out of every faucet and even the showers
∙ 5 HVAC units
∙ New tankless water heaters by Navien
∙ Professionally designed by Asid Designer –all furnishings hand-selected
∙ Offered furnished
Interior
∙ Exceptional charm mixed with modern luxury
∙ Walk-in wine room – temperature controlled, new compressor
∙ New security system
∙ New updated lighting system
∙ Solid interior doors
∙ All bedrooms are ensuite
GARDEN LEVEL
∙ Foyer
∙ Dining room with fireplace
∙ Family room
∙ Elevator
∙ Billiards/Game Room
∙ Office – room with a view of the garden, pool, and bay
∙ Nanny’s quarters
∙ Great Room/Sitting Room/Card Room with fireplace
GARDEN LEVEL
∙ Kitchen and butler’s kitchen
◽ Completely renovated with custom cabinetry, made in Indiana by the amish craftsmen 2021-2022
∙ Five-Star La Cornue range and hood from France, a beautiful piece of art. Natural gas and electric ovens
∙ Sub-Zero refrigerator
∙ Bosch dishwasher
∙ Sub-Zero refrigerator in butler’s kitchen
GARDEN LEVEL
∙ Butler’s kitchen
◽ Beverage refrigerator
◽ Miele built-in coffee machine
◽ Miele speed oven/microwave
◽ Stand-alone scotsman ice machine
∙ Solarium sitting area
∙ Primary bedroom and bath with walk-in closets
∙ Laundry/Utility Room and walk-in safe
ELEVATED LEVEL
∙ The mezzanine in the middle overlooks the garden level and staircase with sitting area
∙ Media room and sitting area with fireplace
∙ 3 Ensuite bedrooms on the elevated level
◽ Second primary bedroom
◽ Guest bedroom
◽ Children’s bedroom
∙ Elevator
∙ 3 Generous terraces
∙ Romeo and Juliet balcony
Miles of Sandy Beaches
Sarasota and Her Islands Coastal Lifestyle
∙ Vibrant downtown Sarasota
∙ Gardens, parks and trails
∙ Museum and aquarium
∙ Unique shops
∙ Private and public golf courses
∙ Upscale dining
∙ Sandcastle making, boating, kayaking, jet skiing, parasailing & more
