Remarks:
Coucher du Soleil (French for “sunset”): This elegant waterfront home is reminiscent of the 1920’s “Gilded Age” in the French style of New Orleans mansions. This home is a craftsman’s work of art, from the skillfully crafted crown moldings, baseboards, to built in screens in the doorways, hand carved fireplaces, hardwood cherry floors and solid core doors. The details of the hardware, elevator, ceiling fans, interior and exterior lighting, chandeliers and medallions are true to the period. The custom made front entryway doors and transom are of hardwoods and custom designed beveled glass. The elegant foyer has a curved wall and curved staircase that steps one up to a breathtaking view. The custom kitchen opens to the main living areas and water views. The charming kitchen has been designed for enjoyment of cooking and as a social center of the home. The Dining Room and Living Room have exquisite views and are artfully detailed yet, are warm and inviting. The sunset room has a broad and spectacular view of the waterway I Little Sarasota Bay and on any given morning it is typical to see dolphin play, fish jumping, pelicans and egrets winding, yachts gliding and crewers rowing by.
Two gracious and sprawling verandahs crafted with “epe”, wood floors, columns, soft draping's and awnings made for viewing the sunsets as well as spacious entertaining. The Master suite includes a kitchenette “Morning Room” and opulent Master Bath with gold plated footed pedestal slipper tub as well as shower with rain head and additional shower head with views of the water. The master closet is large, uniquely adorned with marble and gold fixtures. Front balconies also have views that are inspiring of the New Orleans Jazz street balconies. This home is a perfect retreat from the world and a walk into old style charm and opulence. | 
