501 VELASQUEZ DRIVE

Bring your Florida-living fantasies to reality with this spectacular 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,208 square foot pool home located in the highly-coveted waterfront community of Sorrento Shores. This home has been completely renovated throughout and the owner spared no expense in renovations, including a $43,000 1' raised seem Galvalume® roof, 2 Energy Star-rated solar attic fans, hurricane impact windows, skylights, doors and garage door; 42" real wood cabinets with quartzite countertops and stainless steel appliances; wood- look plank tile throughout the entire first floor, with upgraded carpet in the bedrooms and sunken living room; the 3 bathrooms have all new vanities, quartzite countertops, shower pans, tile walls, and fixtures; 2 new AC systems with a 16 SEER dual-stage compressor downstairs and 14 SEER upstairs; the entire outside of the home has been refaced with new stucco exterior finish, paint, and all new zeroscape landscaping; and the pool has new surface, pavers, and aluminum fencing. The floor plan allows options for all types of living with 2,292 square feet downstairs, and a 736 square foot master suite upstairs that features a private sunset deck. Downstairs offers plenty of space with a sunken living room, open concept kitchen with breakfast bar, private dining room with easy access to the kitchen, and a spacious family room with lots of natural sunshine from the two large skylights and extra warmth during the short winter weeks from one of the home’s two fireplaces. Entertain and watch the game in the sunken game room equipped with a sink, refrigerator, and full length bar. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths are offered downstairs, with an ensuite bedroom that could be a second master suite. The second floor master suite offers a 12x12 bathroom with ample counter space and one of the largest walk-in showers you will ever see. His and hers closets split the entry point to the sunset deck. Office space is offered at the entrance of the master suite. Double French doors lead outside to the outdoor screened porch that offers another wood-burning fireplace. Sit and enjoy a cocktail before taking a swim in the pool. This like-new home is ideally situated on a private cul-de-sac lot that offers plenty of parking for your boats/toys, and offers waterfront views of the bay. Watch in awe every night as the sunsets over Casey Key from the convenience of your private pool or 2nd story sunset deck. Located west of the Tamiami Trail in Osprey, Sorrento Shores boasts multimillion dollar homes that are situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, where you can navigate your boat from the marina, to Midnight Pass, to other surrounding points of interests and restaurants. Community marina offers 11 boat slips that are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Optional HOA and no CDD fees. Area amenities include a quick ride to Siesta Key Beach, Casey Key Fish House & Tiki Bar, Blackburn Park, Osprey Marina, Oscar Scherer State Park, Legacy Bike Trail, and A-rated schools including Pine View. We can't wait to give you a private tour of this remarkable home.