290 N WASHINGTON DR, Sarasota, FL 34236 - For Sale

Single Family Home - SARASOTA, FL BANK OWNED PROPERTY- BACK ON THE MARKET! "Gioiello Sull Baia" was built like a modern day castle, yet offering refined and graceful spaces. This waterfront luxury home offers commanding views of Sarasota Bay and direct access to the bay and gulf waters. Its neo-classical architecture recalls grand, Tuscan estates with lavish finishes. Top architects, builders, and interior designers created Gioiello Sull' Baia to live up to its name, which means "Jewel on the Bay" in Italian. This 2008 constructed home is located in one of the most sought after areas of Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle, and is within walking distance of the cafes, boutiques, galleries and 5-star dining that this upscale area offers both tourists and locals alike. Walk to Lido Beach and enjoy the crystal clear Gulf waters or head across the world-renowned John Ringling Bridge into Downtown Sarasota. This 6,640sf (617 sm) home incorporates a state-of-the art structure, foundation, roof, and windows into its Old World design. The interior is elegantly appointed with Venetian plaster, stone finishes, intricate artisan crafted moldings, columns, and detailed ceilings. Oversized windows and balconies off of the living and entertaining spaces ensure that the home and the calming bay waters come together in one stunning symbiotic melding of architecture and nature. The finishes and details of this home are impeccable examples of quality and style. Home is being offered well below recent(03/13) appraisal. See virtual tour for furnished pictures.