1751 Hawthorne Street Sarasota Florida | Real Estate for Sale

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Step into a home that feels more like a private gallery and retreat than a traditional residencewhere modern design, light, and location come together in a way thats nearly impossible to replicate in Sarasota.Located just one block from Southside Village and minutes to downtown, this West of Trail architectural residence is designed for the cosmopolitan buyersomeone who values design, art, walkability, and a lifestyle that blends indoor and outdoor living seamlessly.From the moment you enter, youre greeted by a dramatic two-story great room with soaring ceilings, polished concrete floors, and a striking mid-century modern fireplace. A wall of glass draws your eye straight through to the sun-drenched, Palm Springs-inspired pool and lush tropical backdropcreating that immediate this is different feeling. The scale and clean lines offer the perfect canvas for an art collector, with expansive walls that invite statement pieces.The kitchen is both functional and beautifully integrateddesigned for someone who entertains without wanting to be separated from the experience. Custom cabinetry, a professional-grade 48"" Jenn-Air gas range, double ovens, and a wet bar all open directly to the living and dining spaces, including a character-rich built-in banquet booth that feels both classic and intentional.On the main level, a guest suite with large sliders opens to a covered, screened lanaiideal for outdoor dining or evening lounging without interruption. Theres also a dedicated office for the not-quite-retired, a bright and airy laundry room, and thoughtful storage throughout.Upstairs, the home continues to surprise. A lofted lounge creates separation for guests or quiet moments, while a spacious ensuite bedroom provides comfort and privacy. Then, a true conversation piecethe observatory, accessed via a winding staircaseoffers a unique escape that feels both playful and sophisticated.The primary suite is expansive and light-filled, with generous closet space, dressing areas, and a bathroom that carries through the homes mid-century modern aesthetic.Outdoors, the experience is equally refined. Low-maintenance designer rock beds are complemented by mature palms and lush landscaping, framing a private resort-style pool and spa. A detached 400 sq. ft. studio/guest house adds flexibilityperfect as an art studio, fitness space, guest suite, or private office with its own entrance.The garage is oversized with a two-car door but space for much morecars, e-bikes, paddleboards, even a golf cartsupporting an active, coastal lifestyle.This is not a home for everyoneand thats exactly the point.Its for the buyer who has outgrown the ordinary, who appreciates architecture and design, who wants to be close to everything yet live in one of Sarasotas most desirable residential neighborhoods.Because the reality ishomes like this rarely come available. And when they do, they dont last.If youve been waiting for something that actually feels different this is it.