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This 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 487 MEADOW LARK DR in Sarasota, FL is listed for $11,900,000 ($1,823 per sqft). Built in 2021, the home offers 6,527 sqft of living space on a 0.37 acres lot.

Agent Description

Located on Bird Key, a gated community, one of the most sought-after island addresses in Sarasota, this exceptional custom-built French Country Style waterfront estate, built in 2021, offers the ultimate in luxury coastal living.

The location is perfect, between Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and Lido Key Beach, this amazing residence sits on 135 feet of premier Sarasota Bay frontage with breathtaking wide-open water views and stunning city skyline vistas. This home features an abundance of natural light in every room.

Designed for both elegance and functionality, this home offers 5 spacious en-suite bedrooms, including a luxurious first-floor primary suite with a spa-inspired bath.

Deep boating waters with no bridges to the Gulf make this property a dream for boating enthusiasts, complete with a private dock and a 24,000-pound boat lift. Outdoor living is elevated with a large, heated saltwater pool featuring a tanning deck, umbrella holder, spa, and expansive entertaining areas.

Multiple oversized patios on each floor, a rooftop deck/crow’s nest, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a poolside half bath accessible from both inside and outside create the ideal setting for entertaining and enjoying spectacular sunsets over Sarasota Bay.

Inside, sophistication continues with a formal dining room, private office, expansive game / entertainment room with guest bath, and a beautifully finished elevator with rich wood paneling and tile flooring and a kitchen that is every chef’s dream, Wolf appliances, Subzero fridge, 2 dishwashers, granite countertops and breakfast nook.

Additional luxury features include hurricane-rated 8 foot windows and doors, generator, 3-car garage with Tesla EV charging station, and high-end finishes throughout.

Residents of Bird Key enjoy an exclusive private island lifestyle with deep-water canals, bayfront estates, the renowned Bird Key Yacht Club, and quick access to world-class dining, shopping, arts, golf, tennis, and the renowned The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and award winning white sandy beaches. Bird Key and Sarasota have long attracted high-profile residents including Brian Johnson, Jerry Springer, Martina Navratilova, Lucille Ball, Stephen King, Joe Perry, Dick Vitale Bird Key is more than an address—it is a statement of prestige, privacy, and paradise. Call today for your private showing.

Key Features

  • Built in 2021
  • 0.37 acre lot
  • Private pool
  • Fireplace
  • Waterfront

Property Details

5 full, 3 half
2021

Amenities

PoolEV ChargerFireplaceWaterfront

Monthly Cost Estimate

$63,644/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$8,606
Interest$51,567
Insurance$3,471

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

487 MEADOW LARK DR

Sarasota, FL 34236

BIRD KEY SUB

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Accessibility FeaturesBuilt-in FeaturesCeiling Fans(s)Central VaccumChair RailCoffered Ceiling(s)Crown MoldingDry BarDumbwaiterEat-in KitchenElevatorHigh CeilingsLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomStone CountersTray Ceiling(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-in Closet(s)Wet BarWindow Treatments

Exterior Features

PavedBalconyFrench DoorsOutdoor GrillOutdoor KitchenPrivate EntrancePrivate YardRain GuttersShade Shutter(s)Sliding DoorsPoolDock

Property Details

Flooring

BrickTileTile - Ceramic

Construction

BlockBrickStoneStucco

Parking

DrivewayGarageGarage - AttachedOff StreetOversized

Heating

CentralFireplace(s)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherDryerFreezerGarbage DisposerIce MakerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 487 MEADOW LARK DR is listed at $11,900,000 ($1,823/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $51,567 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 2021, 0.37 acre lot, Private pool, Fireplace, Waterfront. Interior Features: Accessibility Features, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s). Exterior Features: Paved, Balcony, French Doors.

This property is listed by Anne Hensel and can be reached at 7274107777 or AnneSouthBeaches@gmail.com.

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Anne Hensel

Agent at SOUTH BEACHES REAL ESTATE

(727) 410-7777

Listed by SOUTH BEACHES REAL ESTATE · View on Broker Site

MLS# TB8501123· Source: listhub· Updated 33 days ago

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487 MEADOW LARK DR, Sarasota, FL 34236

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