Osprey - Beach Property For Sale #971959

Be prepared to be captivated by this one-of-a-kind, custom-built, magnificent Gulf-to-Bay contemporary masterpiece built in 2011 by the Americana Institute of Architecture gold-medal architect Guy Peterson. It is located on a prime 1.2 acre parcel on the coveted north end of Casey Key, with grand sweeping and unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico and an elegant saltwater pool in the front. This architecturally significant home has been a finalist in Wall Street Journal's House of the Year, a winner of numerous design awards and been showcased in several newspapers and magazines. Peterson, in collaboration with architect & designer Robert Couturier, general contractor, Michael K. Walker & Assoc. and the current owners, spared no efforts in design, resourcing of materials or expenditures in creating this grand home. This 3-level residence stands as a beacon of achievement in architectural design, yet inside, it lives with comfort, spaciousness & minimalistic style. Throughout the home, the terrazzo shell concrete floors and mahogany surfaces bring elements of the outdoors in, creating an environment that is enriching and peaceful. Throughout the residence are many distinctive and special touches. The centerpiece of the home is the grand staircase with three levels of stairs composed of glass, steel and with Mahogany treads. Also unique to the house, is a glass panel divider, called SmartGlass, which, when activated, switches from clear to opaque, dividing the grand staircase from the dining area. The abundance of hurricane-strength windows and sliding doors, stretch nearly everywhere from floor to ceiling and wall to wall, bringing in breathtaking views of sunsets over the gulf, and gnarled Live Oak trees and Sarasota Bay in the back. The home, offers a rare ownership opportunity and boasts 4 en-suite bedrooms, 2 half baths, 2 laundries, a spacious office, elevator, 4-car garage, a dozen spacious outdoor terraces and sun decks, meticulous landscaping, reflection pools, two gas fireplaces, premium cabinetry, fixtures and appliances, a dock with jet ski lift & an ultra-premium kitchen with opaque glass surfaces.