This welcoming waterfront craftsman estate rests on .8 acres of maturely landscaped property with sought-after southwest open-water views from the rear over Blackburn Bay. Masterfully designed, the home features vaulted ceilings and skylights, making the home feel bright with indirect light and bring the outside in all day long. The kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, 7-by-10 pantry, filtered drinking water, double oven and ice maker. There are four bedrooms, two offices and a loft space on the main floor, with the master situated privately on one side with incredible water views and patio access. The expansive patio features a heated saltwater pool and spa and plenty of space for entertaining. As the sun sets, the walkways surrounding the home begin to light the way down to the water. The dock with a 10,000-pound boat lift awaits the new owner to pull up after a day on the water. Downstairs provides over 2,100 square feet of workshop, office and storage space in addition to the almost 2,000-square-foot four-car garage, totaling over 4,000 square feet of additional space. Heading down the private drive to the last home on Bayshore Road, one will enjoy the charming, off-the-beaten-path community feel while also having quick access to downtown Sarasota, downtown Venice, Siesta Key and 681 to I-75 to anywhere your heart desires. Other notable features, 2019 PGT impact-resistant windows, (2) 2016 AC, garage door 2009, well irrigation, central vac, oversized engineered trusses and heavy-duty construction built to withstand 180 mph winds.