Bali-style home listed for $17.65M in Siesta Key

A distinctive luxury estate on Siesta Key has hit the market at $17.65 million. The Balinese-style waterfront residence at 3799 Flamingo Ave. boasts more than 700 feet of waterfront on 1.4 acres on the north end of the key.

Designed as a tropical Asian retreat by the Sarasota architecture firm CMSA, the estate combines resort-style design, handcrafted imported materials, tranquil water features, lush tropical gardens and interiors designed by internationally recognized Miami-based firm Moniomi.

With more than 8,000 square feet, the four-bedroom, six-bath residence embraces indoor-outdoor living. Expansive walls of glass frame waterfront views while natural materials — including exotic hardwoods and natural stone — combine with handcrafted architectural elements to create a cohesive connection between the interior and its tropical surroundings.

The home is offered fully furnished.

"Buyers looking for a one-of-a-kind legacy home will immediately recognize how rare this opportunity is," said Kim Ogilvie of Kim Ogilvie Group of Michael Saunders & Company. "One of the most distinctive waterfront residences I've represented in my career, this peaceful retreat is distinguished by exceptional design, bespoke craftsmanship and a coveted 1.4-acre waterfront setting. It's a property unlike anything else currently available in Sarasota."

Amenities include a private theater, game room, fitness studio and dedicated meditation room. Modern features such as Crestron smart home automation, a three-stop elevator, whole-house generator, reverse osmosis water filtration, and an eight-vehicle garage enhance the home's sophisticated functionality.

Lush grounds feature palms, flowering gardens and a koi pond are connected by footbridges that wind throughout the property. Outdoor amenities include an infinity edge pool with a swim-up bar, spa, sun shelves, multiple waterfront terraces, a covered outdoor kitchen and dining pavilion and a sunken fire pit overlooking Sarasota Bay. Water access is provided via a private dock and waterfront garage.

This article originally appeared on sister site YourObserver.com.