804 Crosswind Ave, Sarasota, FL 34240

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to one of Lakehouse Cove at Waterside's most distinguished residences, a former Arthur Rutenberg model home conceived as the builder's finest expression, heavily upgraded, and gently enjoyed as a second home ever since. Beyond the paver motor court and glass double entry, 3,217 square feet unfold with the composure of a home designed to be shown. Engineered hardwood floors run beneath layered tray ceilings inlaid with wood, and the great room dissolves through walls of glass, including a zero-corner slider, into the outdoor living beyond. The kitchen is appointed with quartz surfaces, gas cooking, a wine refrigerator, and a built-in pantry, while a vaulted bonus room with decorative beams and a private office offer living space of real presence. The owner's retreat is quietly indulgent, with a feature ceiling, electric blackout blinds, direct pool access, and custom fitted closets, and its bath centers on a freestanding soaking tub, dual quartz vanities, and a walk-through shower with three shower heads. An ensuite guest room, a third bedroom with fitted closets, and an oversized laundry with walk-in storage complete the plan. Outdoor living rivals the finest resorts. Beneath tongue-and-groove ceilings, the lanai centers on a custom entertainment wall with a feature fireplace, television, and sound bar, while the heated saltwater pool and spa offer a sun shelf with in-water loungers. An outdoor kitchen with a Fire Magic grill st