SARASOTA, FL 34242 749 Freeling DRIVE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Experience coastal elegance and the ultimate in island living in this extraordinary waterfront estate, Casa della Fontana, the Fountain House. On a serene side street on Siesta Key's coveted north end, this home offers the ideal blend of luxury, privacy and convenience. Just minutes from everything on and off the island, this residence is poised on a deep-water bayou just off the Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy a quick five-minute boat ride through Big Pass to the gulf, making it a haven for boating enthusiasts. Initially, with safety and structural integrity in mind, this home has been meticulously transformed into a masterpiece through a two-year, million-dollar. Step into the heart of this magnificent property, the great room. This stunning space features soaring 20-foot ceilings and tranquil water views surrounded by a two-story library. A breathtaking gallery and loft overlook the dining area, complemented by custom hand-hewn wood trestles and iron railings from Tampa's renowned Vasquez Forge. Adding a touch of enchantment, a hidden wood-paneled staircase awaits discovery. The gourmand's kitchen boasts top-of-the-line Wolf, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, exquisite quartzite countertops, a coffered ceiling and a spacious breakfast area. A functional walk-in pantry completes this gourmet space. Hand-hewn beams incorporated throughout the house and lanai enhance the seamless blend of old-world charm. Retreat to the primary suite, featuring a spacious bedroom with two private balconies, two luxurious baths, dual walk-in closets and a central walk-in shower with dual entries. The oversized soaking tub provides a serene escape. The guest wing, accessible through double doors, offers three bedrooms, three baths, two balconies and private exterior access to the driveway, ensuring comfort and privacy for family and guests. The outdoor living space is paradise. The two-story lanai is an entertainer's dream, featuring a summer kitchen, heated pool, hot tub and a 1,000-square-foot covered screened-in area with multiple seating spaces. Nearby, an additional guest suite, media and game room, and workshop, offer a retreat for relaxation after a day on the water. Boating and fishing enthusiasts will relish the property's three exceptional boat lifts, a four-post 10,000-pound lift, a davit lift and a two-post lift ideal for a small boat, kayak or jet ski, with docking space for a vessel up to 45 feet. The dock, complete with a fishing table and underwater lights, attracts a variety of marine life, including snook, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, redfish and juvenile tarpon. The oversized three-car garage, equipped with hurricane-rated doors and a newly refinished driveway with natural stone pavers, can accommodate up to 20 cars. This home has been recently repainted and meticulously maintained, with numerous upgrades including a rebuilt pergola, redesigned landscaping and irrigation, new HVAC and duct systems, tankless water heaters, a pool and irrigation pump, pool heater, Control-4 home automation, a whole-house generator and removable hurricane curtains. This remarkable residence is not just a home, it’s a lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of waterfront living on Siesta Key! Close to the world-famous white sand of Siesta Beach, Siesta Village and vibrant downtown Sarasota's restaurants, shopping, museums and entertainment