749 Freeling Drive Sarasota Florida | Home for Sale
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Sarasota, FL 34242
- 4Beds
- 5.00Total Baths
- 4 Full, 1 HalfBaths
- 6,827SqFt
- 1997Year Built
- 0.44Acres
- MLS# A4632580
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market6 months, 17 days
- Area34242 - Sarasota/crescent Beach/siesta Key
- CountySarasota
- Subdivision Bay Island Shores
Overview
Experience coastal elegance and ultimate island living in this extraordinary gated waterfront estate, Casa della Fontana, the Fountain House. This home offers the ideal blend of luxury, privacy, and convenience on a tranquil street on Siesta Key's coveted north end. Just minutes from everything on and off the island, this residence is poised on a deep sailboat water bayou just off Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy a quick boat ride through Big Pass to the Gulf of Mexico, making it a haven for boating enthusiasts. The heart of this magnificent property is the great room, offering tranquil water views and a full balcony through French doors. This stunning space features soaring 20-foot beamed ceilings surrounded by a two-story library. A breathtaking gallery and loft overlook the dining area, complemented by custom hand-hewn wood trestles and iron railings from Tampa's renowned Vasquez Forge. Adding a touch of enchantment, a hidden wood-paneled staircase awaits discovery. The gourmand's kitchen boasts top-of-the-line Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances, exquisite quartzite countertops, a coffered ceiling, a spacious waterfront breakfast area, and a functional walk-in pantry. Hand-hewn beams incorporated throughout the house and lanai enhance the seamless blend of old-world charm. Retreat to the waterfront owners suite, featuring an expansive bedroom, two private balconies, two luxurious baths, a central walk-in shower with dual entries, and two walk-in closets.The private guest wing offers three bedrooms, three baths, two balconies, and private exterior access to the driveway, ensuring comfort and privacy for family and guests. The outdoor living space is an entertainer's dream, featuring a summer kitchen, heated pool, hot tub, and a 1,000-square-foot covered area with multiple seating spaces. Nearby, an additional pool-level guest suite, media-game room, and workshop offer a retreat for relaxation after a day on the water. Boating and fishing enthusiasts will relish the property's three exceptional boat lifts: a 10,000-pound lift, a davit lift, and a two-post lift, ideal for a small boat, kayak, or jet ski with docking space for a vessel up to 45 feet. The dock, complete with a fishing table and underwater lights, attracts a variety of marine life, including snook, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, redfish, and juvenile tarpon. The oversized three-car garage is equipped with hurricane-rated doors, and a newly refinished natural stone paver driveway can accommodate up to 20 cars. This fabulous residence was meticulously transformed into a masterpiece through a two-year, million-dollar renovation where safety and structural integrity were essential. Built by the commercial builder Magnum Construction, the home has storm-resistant features such as concrete and rebar footings, and the main living level is at 16 feet elevation. The numerous upgrades include a new Spanish barrel tile roof, new paint, a pergola, redesigned landscaping and irrigation, new HVAC and duct systems, tankless water heaters, a pool and irrigation pump, a pool heater, Control4 home automation, a whole-house generator, and removable hurricane curtains. This remarkable residence is not just a home; its a lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of waterfront living on Siesta Key! Close to the world-famous white sands of Siesta Beach, Siesta Village, and vibrant downtown Sarasota's restaurants, shopping, museums, and entertainment.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Pets Allowed: Yes
Senior Community: No
Association: ,No,
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 5.00
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Window Features: WindowTreatments
Roof: Tile
Builder: Magnum Builders
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, InGround, ScreenEnclosure
Patio: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Screened, Balcony
Pool Private: Yes
Exterior Features: Balcony, SprinklerIrrigation, Lighting, OutdoorKitchen, StormSecurityShutters
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $5,950,000
Disclosures: FloodPlainDisclosure
Fencing: Fenced
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: CircularDriveway, Driveway, GarageFacesSide
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Green / Env Info
Green Features: Thermostat, WaterHeater
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: Gas, LivingRoom
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: CeramicTile, Travertine, Wood
Levels: Two
Spa: Yes
Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
Interior Features: BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, CentralVacuum, CofferedCeilings, EatInKitchen, Elevator, HighCeilings, StoneCounters, SmartHome, UpperLevelPrimary, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets, WindowTreatments, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, Loft
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Refrigerator, RangeHood, TrashCompactor, TanklessWaterHeater, WineRefrigerator, Washer, CentralVacuum
Spa Features: Heated, InGround
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From US 41 and Siesta Dr: West on Siesta Dr, over the north bridge to Siesta Key. Turn left onto Flamingo Ave. Turn left onto Freeling Dr and follow to the property, on the left.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.44
Lot Sqft: 19,177
Vegetation: PartiallyWooded
Lot Desc: CityLot, DeadEnd, FloodZone, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: OutdoorKitchen, Other
Equipment: Generator
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: SecurityGate
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 36
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition: NewConstruction
Property Attached: No
New Construction: No
Construction Materials: Concrete
Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2
Foundation: Block, PillarPostPier
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 14
Sqft Info
Sqft: 6,827
Bulding Area Sqft: 9,628
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,023
Tax Lot: 38
Tax Legal Description: LOT 38 BAY ISLAND SHORES UNIT 2
Tax Annual Amount: 39493.47
Tax Book Number: 6-81
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central, Zoned
Water Source: Public, Well
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: ElectricityConnected, FiberOpticAvailable, NaturalGasConnected, SewerConnected, UndergroundUtilities, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Bayou, GulfAccess
View: Yes
Water Body Name: BAYOU TO SARASOTA BAY
View: Bay, Bayou, Intercoastal, Pool, Water
Directions
From US 41 and Siesta Dr: West on Siesta Dr, over the north bridge to Siesta Key. Turn left onto Flamingo Ave. Turn left onto Freeling Dr and follow to the property, on the left.This listing courtesy of Premier Sothebys Intl Realty
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MLS# A4632580 located at 749 Freeling Drive, Sarasota, Florida is brought to you by David Shippey REALTOR®
749 Freeling Drive, Sarasota, Florida has 4 Beds, 4 Full Bath, and 1 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 749 Freeling Drive, Sarasota, Florida is A4632580.
The price for 749 Freeling Drive, Sarasota, Florida is $5,950,000.
The status of 749 Freeling Drive, Sarasota, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 749 Freeling Drive, Sarasota, Florida is Bay Island Shores.
The home located at 749 Freeling Drive, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2025.
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