1309 VISTA DRIVE
Sarasota, FL 34239
$19,850,000
Behind iron gates, this extraordinary private waterfront estate spans 1.44 acres with 230 feet of west-facing Sarasota Bay frontage in coveted Harbor Acres. Designed by Wm. Thorning Little and custom built by Bruce Saba, it combines the presence and patina of a European estate with the comfort and technology of modern construction.
Bespoke elements sourced from Europe include restored antique doors from the U.S. Embassy in Belgium, hand-carved cabinetry and doors, Antique French limestone and white-oak floors, hand-made clay roof tiles, and 14-foot ceilings with exquisite chandeliers.
Living spaces, all three bedroom suites, and three covered terraces embrace sweeping bay views and spectacular sunsets. Courtyards are adorned with reflecting pools and Bill Barrett sculptures. A blue-glass tiled infinity-edge, saltwater pool and spa enhance the enclosed grounds. A Grand Palais La Cornue stove with drawers anchors the culinary kitchen. Two elevators, Hope custom windows and doors with hurricane glass, a whole house generator, and information on features too plentiful to mention are available upon request.
There is ample room for a guest house with garages and two locations have been identified. Architects Wm. Thorning Little and Cliff Scholz have both presented conceptual drawings available to the buyer.
Listing Courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
941-383-6411
| Listing Id: | A4705805 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $19,850,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 8,452 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $216,387 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 62,550 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 1.44 |
| Architectural Style: | French Provincial |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Sarasota |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota |
| Subdivision Name: | Harbor Acres Sec 2 |
| Postal Code: | 34239 |
| Year Built: | 2010 |
| Additional Parcels?: | No |
| Accessibility Features: | Accessible Elevator Installed |
| Appliances: | Freezer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System |
| Builder Name: | Bruce Saba |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 6 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 12025 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Carport?: | No |
| Direction Faces: | Southeast |
| Foundation Details: | Stem Wall |
| Construction Materials: | Block, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Humidity Control, Zoned |
| Fireplace Features: | Family Room, Gas, Non Wood Burning, Primary Bedroom |
| Directions: | Orange Avenue south from downtown, West on Hillview continue to Vista Drive |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony, Lighting |
| Flooring: | Brick, Marble, Wood |
| Furnished: | Partially |
| Garage Spaces: | 3 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central, Electric, Propane, Zoned |
| Interior Features: | Accessibility Features, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments |
| Laundry Features: | Laundry Room |
| Levels: | One |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Flood Insurance Required, FloodZone, Oversized Lot, Private |
| Lot Size Acres: | 1.44 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2045 |
| MLS Area Major: | 34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft |
| MLS Area Major: | 34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft |
| Original List Price: | $19,850,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Irrigation Equipment, Generator |
| Parcel Number: | 2037120004 |
| Parking Features: | Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch |
| Pool Features: | In Ground, Infinity, Lighting, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Self Cleaning, Tile |
| Stories Total: | 2 |
| Township: | 36S |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Roof: | Tile |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Security Features: | Secured Garage/Parking, Security Gate |
| Senior Community?: | No |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| Water Body Name: | SARASOTA BAY |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | No |
| Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sprinkler Well, Water Connected |
| View: | City, Pool, Water |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Property Condition: | Completed |
| Public Survey Range: | 18E |
| Public Survey Section: | 30 |
| Zoning: | RSFE |
| Possession: | Close Of Escrow, Negotiable |
| Spa Features: | Heated, In Ground |
| Spa?: | Yes |
| Vegetation: | Mature Landscaping |
| Waterfront Features: | Bay/Harbor |
| Home Warranty?: | No |
| Additional Rooms: | Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Great Room, Inside Utility |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 2037120004 |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 1117.16 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 2348.56 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | VE |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2016-11-04 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12115C0133F |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | No |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 785.22 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 5811 |
| Minimum Lease: | No Minimum |
| Number Of Wells: | 1 |
| Room Count: | 8 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Harbor Acres |
| Total Acreage: | 1 to less than 2 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Bay/Harbor |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras: | Seawall - Concrete, Seawall - Other |
| Water Extras Yn: | Yes |
| Water Frontage Feet Bay Harbor: | 230 |
| Waterfront Feet Total: | 230 |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Zoning Compatible Yn: | Yes |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 941-383-6411 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Dock Description: | None |
| Dock Yn: | No |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-31 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| New Construction?: | No |
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