8218 Sanderling Road, Sarasota, FL 34242

$14,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 16,835 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 158,558 Status: Closed
Current Price: $14,500,000 List Date: 1/12/2024 Last Modified: 1/15/2026

Description

Imagine your very own resort-like estate in the heart of the most sought after community in all of Sarasota! Sanderling Club is nestled on the south end of the world renown barrier island of Siesta Key. This ultimate beachfront experience is the true definition of living in paradise. This property offers the most exquisite home on almost 4.5 acres with over 300 feet of beachfront. The primary residence with over 8,600 square feet of living space is ideally positioned, capturing the amber skyline and emerald green waterways of the Gulf of Mexico from every angle. The interior design of this magnificent home is perfect for entertaining with the main living areas and spacious dining room facing the west to enjoy Southwest Florida sunsets every evening.

Supplements: The custom kitchen features Rutt cabinetry, a large island with plenty of seating, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, gorgeous marble countertops accented by brushed gold hardware creating an elegant experience in the heart of the home. The family room creates a warm inviting feeling as soon as you enter the space. The attention to detail throughout including custom moulding, built in shelving, views of mature tropical foliage, and the sparkling pool create such an incredible ambiance and place to create many fond experiences with family and friends. The home office, only accessed through a secret hidden door, makes working from home a pleasure. This property is meticulously well maintained with many recent updates to the main house including: brand new roof installed in 2023, new custom kitchen, beautifully renovated bathrooms, new engineered walnut flooring throughout, elegant marble flooring, custom wood millwork, a butler's kitchen, LED lighting throughout, newer HVAC systems and ductwork, elevator, exterior patio railings, gated entry, Smart Home Wi-Fi enabled automation, and brand new hurricane impact window and doors installed in 2023. The private owner's suite is on one level featuring a spa-like bathroom with tranquil water views. The suite offers a private waterfront terrace and dual custom closets. The two guest suites also offer breathtaking views. The lower level features another full service kitchen, an additional guest space or gym, two full bathrooms, a steam room, a sauna, an expansive garage, and additional storage room. The second kitchen is easily accessible to the salt water pool and spa, a lighted tiki hut, outdoor fire pit, tennis courts, and a new paved drive space. The guest house with over 2,300 square feet of living space was built in 2007 and is a kayaker's dream located on Heron Lagoon with 316 ft of waterfront . With an open great room plan and high ceilings your guests will feel like they are in a tropical oasis. The guest house has a full kitchen, 2 en-suite, bedrooms, a large screened in terrace, and a large deck leading out to the boat dock. The dock is ideal for launching your kayak or canoe. Relax and simply sit on the dock and enjoy the sounds of birds chirping and the sound of palm trees swaying in the wind. This estate is within the guarded & gated community of Sanderling Club. The community offers amenities such as: a beach club, tennis and pickleball courts, Paul Rudolph-designed beach cabanas, playground, and dockage on the bay.

More Information MLS# R10949383

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No Listing Contract Date: 2024-01-10 Status: Closed Original List Price: 14995000 Sold Price: $14,500,000 Current Price: $14,500,000

Location and Legal

County Or Parish: Sarasota County Parish Name: Sarasota City Name: Sarasota Postal Zip: 34242 Special Assessment YN: No Country: United States Street Number: 8218 Street Name: Sanderling Street Suffix: Road State Or Province: FL Postal Code: 34242 Subdivision Name: SIESTA PROPERTIES INC UNIT 1 Area: 5940 - Other Florida County Parcel Number: 0128030004 Zoning: SKOD Directions: Stickney Point to south on Siesta. Sanderling Club on right hand side (west side). Follow through past the gate attendant to 8218. Home will be on right side.

General Property Information

Living Area Main: 10940 Gated Community YN: Yes Lot Size Area: 158737 Senior Community YN: No Furnished: Negotiable Stories Total: 3 Stories: 3 Fireplace YN: Yes Pool Private YN: Yes Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Bedrooms Total: 7 Bathrooms Total: 8 Bathrooms Full: 7 Bathrooms Half: 1 Building Area Main: 16835 Building Area Source: Public Records Year Built: 2007 Garage YN: 1 Garage Spaces: 5 Covered Spaces: 5 Lot Size Acres: 3.64 Waterfront YN: 1 Direction Faces: East

Financial Information

Association Deposit YN: No Association Membership: Mandatory Membership Fee Required YN: Yes Membership Fee Amount: 35000 Association YN: 1 Association Fee: 533 Association Fee Frequency: Monthly Tax Annual Amount: 134428 Tax Year: 2023 Tax Legal Description: S 100 FT OF LOT 10 & ALL OF LOT 11 & NLY 12 FT OF LOT 12, BLK E, SIESTA PROPERTIES UNIT 1, LESS 25 FT R/W FOR SANDERLING

Office/Member Information

DXORIGMLSID: RML

Status Change Information

Buyer Financing: Cash Major Change Timestamp: 2024-08-20T20:09:06Z Major Change Type: Status Change Status Change Date: 2024-08-20 Under Contract Date: 2024-03-09 Close Date: 2024-05-16 Close Price: 14500000

Application Fee Details

Application Fee: 0

Amenities

Beach Club Available: 1 Boating: 1 Clubhouse: 1 Fitness Center: 1 Pool: 1 Tennis Court(s): 1

Electric

Three Phase: 1

Fireplace Features

Decorative: 1

Flooring

Marble: 1 Wood: 1

Guest House Features

2 Baths: 1 2 Bedrooms: 1 Carport: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Patio: 1 Screened Porch: 1

Parking Features

Garage Door Opener: 1 Garage: 1

Property Condition

Resale: 1

Short Sale Details

Short Sale Addendum: No

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Utilities

Cable Available: 1 Sewer Available: 1 Water Available: 1

Heating

Central: 1 Electric: 1 Natural Gas: 1 Zoned: 1

Water Access

Ocean Access: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Free-Standing Freezer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Oven: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Water Heater: 1

Construction Materials

Concrete: 1

Interior Features

Bar: 1 Built-in Features: 1 Closet Cabinetry: 1 Elevator: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 French Doors: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Storage: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Laundry Features

Inside: 1 Laundry Closet: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Waterfront Features

Ocean Front: 1

Water Heater Details

Electric Water Heater: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Electric: 1 Zoned: 1

Association Type

Homeowner Association: 1

Main Level Rooms

Main Level Bathrooms: 1 Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom/Bath

2 Master Baths: 1 Dual Sinks: 1 Master Bdrm - Sitting: 1 Separate Shower: 1

Pets Allowed YN

Yes: 1

Restrictions

Buyer Approval Required: 1

Storm Protection

Electric/Power Shutters: Partial Impact Glass: Partial

Storm Protection Details

Generator Hookup: 1 Storm Shutters: 1

Tax Information

County Only: 1

Showing Details

Pet(s) on Premises: Yes

Contingencies

Inspection: 1

Room Types

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: First Den: 1 Den Level: Second Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: Second Family Room: 1 Family Room Level: Second Great Room: 1 Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: Second Laundry: 1 Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: Second Maid/In-Law Quarters: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Master Bedroom Level: Second Other: 1 Other Level: Third Sauna: 1 Workshop: 1

Concessions

Seller Concessions: No

Contributions

Buyer Contributions: No

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt: 1325.41 Original List Price To Close Price: 1.03

Acreage Description

3 To Less Than 4 Acre Lot: 1

Originating Details

Originating System Key: 20240110193727723468000000 Originating System ID: M00000170

Property Features

Electric: Three Phase Fireplace Features: Decorative Flooring: Marble; Wood Guest House Features: 2 Baths; 2 Bedrooms; Carport; Kitchen; Living Room; Patio; Screened Porch Parking Features: Garage Door Opener; Garage Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Free-Standing Freezer; Gas Range; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater Water Heater Details: Electric Water Heater Construction Materials: Concrete Cooling: Central Air; Zoned Association Type: Homeowner Association Heating: Central; Electric; Natural Gas; Zoned Interior Features: Bar; Built-in Features; Closet Cabinetry; Elevator; Entrance Foyer; French Doors; Kitchen Island; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Inside; Laundry Closet Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Pets Allowed YN: Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow Restrictions: Buyer Approval Required Sewer: Public Sewer Storm Protection Details: Generator Hookup; Storm Shutters Tax Information: County Only Utilities: Cable Available; Sewer Available; Water Available Water Access: Ocean Access Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Ocean Front Contingencies: Inspection Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Dining Room; Family Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Maid/In-Law Quarters; Master Bedroom; Other; Sauna; Workshop Acreage Description: 3 To Less Than 4 Acre Lot

Room Information

Living Room Length: 26.00 Length: 26.00 Width: 18.00 Width: 18.00 Level: Second Kitchen Length: 20.00 Length: 20.00 Width: 17.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Second Kitchen Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Second Remarks: Guest House Master Bedroom Length: 22.00 Length: 22.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Third Master Bedroom Length: 20.00 Length: 20.00 Width: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Second Remarks: Guest House Dining Room Length: 22.00 Length: 22.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Second Other Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Level: First Remarks: Foyer Other Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Third Remarks: Master Bathroom Family Room Length: 29.00 Length: 29.00 Width: 21.00 Width: 21.00 Level: Second Den Length: 21.00 Length: 21.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 13.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Second Remarks: Guest House Bedroom 3 Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 13.00 Width: 13.00 Level: First Great Room Maid/In-Law Quarters Laundry Workshop Sauna
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Last Updated: January - 15 - 2026
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