7309 Pine Needle Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242

This cherished family home has been well-adored for the past two decades, and now presents a golden opportunity rarely available in the prestigious Sanderling Club, the only guard-gated neighborhood community located on the famous island of Siesta Key. This remarkable gulf-front community is unparalleled, boasting a harmonious blend of unique architecture, meandering roads, and an idyllic Old Florida ambiance. Residents have the privilege of deeded gulf access and usage of the community’s waterfront patio and grilling area, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball courts, as well as their own exclusive beach clubhouse, masterfully crafted by the renowned architect, Paul Rudolph. Members of the Sanderling Club also have the opportunity to rent one of the historic beach cabanas or a slip for their boat, at the private bayfront marina granting access to Sarasota Bay, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Gulf of Mexico. Step into your own personal getaway in this 5-bedroom, 5-and-a-half-bathroom, 5-car garage, 5,600 sqft residence offering ample space for your family and friends. Accommodate guests comfortably in the separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 875 sqft guest house located above the 3-car garage. Solar panels hidden on the rear portion of the metal roof power both the electricity and water heaters in both homes. Inside the main house, discover a spacious primary suite on the upper level, complete with a private balcony, large walk-in closet, and luxurious primary bathroom. Additionally offered are three guest bedrooms, and a secluded mother-in-law suite tucked away in its own private wing of the house all on the first floor. The expansive chef’s kitchen is a culinary dream, equipped with a full-size Subzero industrial fridge and freezer, Subzero beverage cooler drawers and beverage fridge, Wolf 6-burner range and double oven, two dishwashers, and a walk-in pantry. Natural light gracefully fills the home, shining in through the tall vertical windows that extend to the soaring angled ceilings. Open the high-impact German accordion doors in the sunroom and revel in the glorious indoor-outdoor experience that Florida living is all about. Create lasting family memories, whether it’s teaching the kids to cast a fishing line or launching a kayak off the backyard dock into the blue Heron Lagoon, playing fetch with the dog in the fenced in backyard, or simply unwinding with loved ones in the heated saltwater pool and spa. The opportunities are endless, and the enjoyment is eternal. The home being sold “As-Is”, offering a wonderful opportunity to make it your own and embrace the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.