Viewing Listing MLS# 1300558

Towards the end of Gray Heron Drive in the exlclusive gated community of The Dye Estates sits a magnificent waterfront home sure to impress the most discerning of tastes. Upon first glance you will be struck by the majestic curb appeal and beautiful Mediterranean style architecture of this home. A beautiful fountain and a gorgeous slate staircase leading to a mahogany double-door entrance welcomes you. A grand foyer awaits when you step into the home, boasting 14 ceilings and gorgeous tile floors with a medallion marble inlay. Opening to the left is an inviting den and ahead is a beautiful dining room with 13, double-tray ceilings. Here sliding glass doors lead to an 800 square foot, screened lanai and breathtaking views of the waterway. As you move to the heart of the home, with an 8 zone sound system serenading you every step of the way, you will find the bright, open Great Room and Gourmet Kitchen that is every entertainers dream come true! Fully equipped with professional Viking appliances, the kitchen offers a gas cook top stove with 6 burners and grill, double-ovens, range hood with warming lights, pot-filler, an additional wall convection oven with separate microwave and double-door refrigerator. The beauty of the kitchen is beyond compare with staggered 42 cabinets crowned with detailed moldings and finishing work, granite countertops, a large work island, gorgeous tiled backsplash, tray ceiling and many features, including a walk-in pantry, sure to delight any chef! Offering a wonderful space for entertaining with spectacular views of the waterway and backyard paradise, the kitchen opens to the Great Room with a lighted, double-tray ceiling, gas fireplace, ceiling fan and beautiful built-ins, all with meticulous attention paid to detail, as it is throughout the home. You can also enjoy the living space as an indoor/outdoor area with walls of windows, sliding glass doors and a custom 12 sliding glass wall all leading to the lanai. Throughout the entire living space and into a private office, separated by French doors and offering a beautiful coffered ceiling, is a unique Albero ceramic tile. It provides the look of beautiful hardwood floors, but the endurance and strength to stand the test of time. Offering a true split-bedroom floorplan, there is a guest wing with three large bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet. And, as its own wing, the Master Suite has a separate entrance to a hall that separates the bedroom and master bath. The bedroom boasts beautiful hardwood floors, double-tray ceilings, a large sitting area with more gorgeous waterway views and access to the lanai. The lavish master bath offers a double-sink vanity, sunken garden tub and a luxurious walk-in, tiled shower with a towel warmer in reach. With over 4000 square feet of luxurious living space and a well equipped 3-car garage with room for all the toys, there is still the backyard overlooking the waterway to explore, it is truly paradise found! Spanning almost the entire length of the home, the lanai offers space for lounging by the outdoor fireplace, dining or just taking in the views (plus access to a full pool bath!). The gated backyard provides the additional luxuries of a heated, saltwater pool and spa, shower, a gourmet outdoor kitchen with a 16 granite bar, gourmet appliances and flat screen TV, a large pool deck and a sidewalk that leads down to the waterway where you can build a custom dock. Set within Barefoot Resort & Golf, you will also enjoy a private beach cabana with gated parking and seasonal shuttle service, a 15,000 square foot pool on the marina, 4 championship golf courses with 2 multi-million dollar clubhouses, driving range, eateries and more! Call for more details on this extraordinary 14 month young custom home, loved only as a second residence, before this rare opportunity slips away!