A welcoming porch defines the entry at Watersound, and from the side street, the guest house and pool loggia frame the auto court, adding a sense of privacy while enhancing the home’s architectural presence. Inside the courtyard, a pool offers a private retreat, seamlessly connected to the main living areas.

The living room opens effortlessly to a spacious screened porch through an expansive folding glass door system, creating a fluid transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. Watersound embraces Sarasota’s lifestyle, blending indoor and outdoor spaces effortlessly with the summer kitchen on the grand screened porch and coral stone flooring. Designed for living, dining, and cooking, this seamless transition from indoor spaces to nature ensures that outdoor living holds equal importance.

Inside, the home’s metropolitan sophistication pairs with craftsmanship and elegance. Vaulted ceilings and a precast firebrick-lined fireplace define the living room, while the kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, a Lacanche range, and an expansive passthrough window and private prep kitchen ensuring seamless entertaining. Finishing details like mid-tone wood herringbone flooring sanded in place and terra cotta tile add warmth, while vintage-inspired penny round tiles in the children’s bathrooms contribute charm. A bespoke Gulf Coast modern color palette ties the spaces together, while decorative lighting, crafted from materials like brass, blackened bronze, and white enamel, unifies the vintage and modern elements throughout.

Throughout the home, there are playful and creative elements: rich hues in key areas, a concrete pedestal sink in the powder bath, and deep cabinetry in the home office. The millwork and trimming draw inspiration from late 1920s bungalow and craftsman styles, contributing to the home’s timeless appeal. The tower, topped by a yoga room, offers expansive 360-degree views of the water and the surrounding community, creating a peaceful retreat. The grand, three-story staircase, with a piano at its base, adds a sense of grandeur, making it a true focal point within the home.

Designed to stand the test of time, Watersound will remain just as timeless and relevant 100 years from now, reflecting thoughtful craftsmanship and enduring beauty.