185 MOCKINGBIRD LANE

"A Gulf Breeze Puts a Mind at Ease". You will live with the rhythms of gulf tides and breezes in this extraordinary Manasota Key Home. Protected from direct gulf weather on a navigable canal seconds from Lemon Bay, minutes to Stump Pass and a five-minute walk to Englewood Beach's white sands; you will have the complete water/beach lifestyle including an easy walk to beach eateries. This elevated 3/2.5 home with 180 water views of Lemon Bay from the main living areas and porches, including a crow's nest, for magical sunsets and sunrises, has it all if you love the water life. The open plan provides expansive water views through the LR, DR, large screened porches, and oversized cook's kitchen. The multifaceted kitchen is conducive to easy gatherings whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner inside or outdoors on porches. The kitchen features several preparation areas, two sinks, two dishwashers, custom drawers, cupboard fittings, pantry and a 300 bottle wine cooler. The formal dining room with 3-sided water vistas and an outdoor screened breakfast porch create an optimal indoor/outdoor lifestyle flow. The split bedroom plan features a water view master suite, 2020 marble bath and huge walk in closet with custom closet fittings. Two additional ample bedrooms and bath are on this main level. Upstairs you will find a large vista filled den and extensive office with built-in desks, and half bath. The lower level is not to be overlooked, a 2.5 car garage with three bay openings, enhanced storage and recreation area, a large gym along with a 15x34 saltwater pool, two boat docks, fish cleaning station and kayak rack. 185 Mockingbird Lane offers it all! Please note that there is an adjacent lot that is available to purchase under separate contract.