Michael Saunders & Company Announces Luxury Sales for June 2012

Southwest Florida's luxury market continues its impressive comback, reports Michael Saunders & Company, the Christie's International Real Estate exclusive Affiliate in Sarasota, Florida.

The following is a recap of the luxury properties priced above US$1 million that were listed and/or sold by agents of the firm in June 2012: 

Casa Salamanca (pictured above) 
2718 Casey Key Road, Nokomis, FL
Sold for: US$4.924 million
Listed by: Deborah Beacham

Perhaps the most unique property on Casey Key, Casa Salamanca is the essence of old world craftsmanship and new world amenities. With 290 feet of waterfront, the privacy of this walled estate is unsurpassed. The richly appointed living areas include stone flooring, fireplace and views of the garden and terrace through French doors. The pool has dramatic waterfalls, beach area and wraps around the grounds giving it a resort-style ambiance.

566 South Spoonbill Drive, Sarasota, FL
Sold for: US$2.37 million
Listed by:  Audrey & Jill Singer 

Graceful bay front home on Bird Key features 3.800+ square feet with soaring windows that open to endless bay views. Other prized features include gourmet kitchen, large pool and spa, mermaid fountain, dock and boat lift with 10,000-pound capacity. 

1200 Quail Drive, Sarasota, FL
Sold for: US$2 million
Listed by: Ann Moore 

This 5-bedroom, bayfront home offers panoramic views of Siesta Key from a peninsula that juts into Sarasota Bay; and offers 4,000 square feet of comfortable elegance on a quiet street in the Oyster Bay neighborhood near downtown Sarasota.

401 South Palm Avenue #802, Savoy on Palm, Sarasota, FL
Sold for: US$1.895 million
Listed by: Robert & Nancy Lindeman
Sold by: Lenore Treiman 

Spectacular condominium residence in The Savoy on Palm, offering full bay view from Big Pass to the Ringling Bridge, includes 3 bedrooms with an elegant soundproofed media room.

510 Harbor Point Road, Longboat Key, FL
Sold for: US$1.85 million
Listed by: Jenifer Schwell 

One of the most admired homes in the exclusive Bay Isles neighborhood of Longboat Key, this 4,500+ square foot home offers magnificent bay views.  Built in 2002, the home includes four bedroom suites and a private dock with direct access to the bay. 

585 Buttonwood Bay Drive, Boca Grande, FL
Sold for: US$1.85 million
Listed by: Kevin Hyde

Situated on the shore of Charlotte Harbor in the gated enclave of Boca Bay’s “South Bay,” this stylish 3-bedroom home with 3,300+ square feet is the perfect place to enjoy all that Boca Grande and its surrounding islands have to over.

149 Big Pass Lane, Sarasota, FL
Sold for: US$1.6 million
Listed by: Lorraine Neal
Sold by:  June Howell

Set on a private lane on Siesta Key and just a short walk to Siesta Village, this 4,900+ square foot Key West-style home includes 4+ bedrooms, in-ground pool; and splendid views of the Gulf of Mexico and its magical sunsets.  A true tropical paradise.

1508 Flower Drive, Sarasota, FL
Sold for: US$1.5 million
Listed by: Joan Boltax & Janis Collier

This custom Spanish Mediterranean home is located in the prestigious Harbor Acres neighborhood, near downtown Sarasota. The four-bedroom home includes 4,750+ square feet, an in-ground pool, marble floors and other stylish features. Located in close proximity to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

813 Marbury Lane, Longboat Key, FL
Sold for: US$1.463 million
Listed by: Terri Derr & Rita Holbrook
Sold by: Julie Klick

Breathtaking panoramas of Sarasota Bay are the highlight of this peninsular property on Longboat Key.  The nearly 3,000 square foot home features 3 bedrooms, 369 feet of bay and canal frontage, deep water dockage and deeded access to Gulf beaches.

1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive #307, Water Club II
Sold for: US$1.45 million
Listed by: Maureen Horn
Sold by:  Deborah Beacham