“villa del paradiso” · all bedrooms have hand-finished walnut wood floors, walk-in closets and...

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“VILLA DEL PARADISO”“VILLA DEL PARADISO”

4205 HIGEL AVENUE

“VILLA DEL PARADISO” - 4205 HIGEL AVENUE


“Villa del Paradiso” -- a Palladian-inspired masterpiece on Siesta Key with 120-ft. waterfront on Coconut Bayou. Lovingly designed and orchestrated by the owner, a connoisseur of architectural history and importer of European antiques, this residence surrounds you with beauty, comfort and an authenticity where every detail is finished to perfection. The entire structure is mathematically perfect, with each room reflecting geometric ratios between other rooms, establishing a sense of order, reason and balance. Gentle arches, intricate ceilings, artistic finishes and architectural accents attest to the home’s impressive nuances. The arched double front doors are three-inch thick Russian pine with hand-forged wrought iron hardware, all the light fixtures are repurposed antiques, the marble fireplace in the grand room is a faithful 17th century reproduction, the powder room sink is an 18th century Italian grotto fountain with clam shell basin, the coffered ceiling in the library is hand-carved plaster, and the hand-chiseled no-grout travertine flooring is set in different patterns to delineate spaces. Every room is designed so there is a beautiful view to the outside as well as an architecturally beautiful view inside.

At the heart of Villa del Paradiso is the central grand room that opens to a covered loggia spanning the full width of the home. Both spaces feature marble fireplaces and can easily host 100+ people. The large formal dining room connects to the kitchen via a butler’s pantry. Exquisite marble surfaces elevate the spacious kitchen which is appointed with solid-wood cabinets, center island, apron sink carved from Italian stone, two dishwashers, walk-in pantry with extra refrigerator and family dining room.

Private quarters include four bedrooms on the second floor, accessed via open hallways that act as balconies overlooking the grand room. All bedrooms have hand-finished walnut wood floors, walk-in closets and ensuite baths. The master suite features a fireplace with hand-carved Italian mantel and large outdoor deck overlooking the pool and Coconut Bayou. The elaborately detailed master bath has marble double vanity perched on 18th-century-style pedestals and six-foot soaking tub carved from a single block of Italian rose marble.

Additional features include a commercial-grade elevator, whole-house sound system, garage space for up to 12 vehicles, gated entry, mature privacy landscape and private beach access. The tropical garden is intimately linked to the home and includes a heated pool decorated by two puttis riding dolphins carved out of antique Italian stone. A deep-water dock on Coconut Bayou provides easy access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

This stunning waterfront residence has the advantage of being minutes from the #1-rated beach in the world, Siesta Key Village, Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Downtown Sarasota. Request a feature sheet to see a detailed list of amenities. Video and 3D Home Tour available.

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LOCATION

• North Siesta Key

• 0.4 acre with 110-ft. waterfront on

Coconut Bayou

• Private gated beach access

• Close to lifestyle amenities:

- 1.0 mile to Siesta Village

- 1.5 Siesta Beach

- 2.5 miles to Publix and the Shops at

Siesta Row

- 3 miles to Sarasota Memorial Hospital

- 4.5 miles to Downtown Sarasota

RESIDENCE FEATURES

• Palladian-inspired design

• Design principles of balance, proportion

and symmetry

• Each room designed so there is a beautiful

view to the outdoors, as well as an

architecturally beautiful view inside

• 7,003 sq. ft. A/C | 13,420 sq. ft. total

• 4 bedrooms with walk-in closets and

ensuite baths

• High ceilings:

- 12-ft. on first floor

- 10-ft. on second floor

• Deep crown molding, ornamental friezes

and carved cornices

• Hand-chiseled, joint-set travertine flooring

with no grout lines with different patterns to

delineate spaces (imported from Italy)



• Solid walnut flooring hand-finished in place

with an antique wax finish

• Antique light fixtures sourced from Europe

and Addison Mizner properties

• Russian pine solid-wood doors with

hand-carved details and hand-forged

wrought iron hardware

• Hand-finished plaster walls

• Eagle impact-glass windows and doors

with a wood interior

• Window sills are one solid piece of stone

from exterior to interior

• 3 marble/travertine fireplaces are 17th

century Venetian replicas

• Master bath features soaking tub carved

from a solid block of Italian rose marble

• 3-stop elevator

• 12-car garage

• Powder room sink is an 18th century, hand-

carved, white marble, Italian grotto fountain

• Large upper level balcony

• Covered loggia spans the full width

of the home

• 4 A/C units

• Sound system throughout

• Spanish clay barrel tile roof

• Heated pool

• Mature privacy landscape

• Dock with deep sailboat water



ENTRY DOORWAY

• Arched double doors hand-carved in Europe

from 3-inch-thick Russian pine

• Custom wrought hardware

• Over 21,000 lbs. of hand-chiseled Italian

travertine around exterior of door

(vertically loaded for support)

• White Carrara marble statue from Italy in

front of entry stairs convey with home

FOYER

• Size: 28’7” x 16’5”

• Travertine tile floor

• 2 electrified antique carriage lanterns

• 3 antique wrought iron pendant lights

LIBRARY

• Size: 21’11” x 17’0”


• Plaster coffered ceiling carved in an

acanthus leaf pattern

• Antique wrought iron chandelier and

sconces

• 2 bookcases hand-crafted of Italian pine

(bookcases convey with home)

DINING ROOM

• Size: 21’11” x 17’2”


• Rolled ceiling with corniced corners

• Antique chandelier



GRAND ROOM

• Size: 28’7” x 25’3”


• 24’4” ceiling

• Ceiling is braced for chandelier

• Pecky cypress wood beams under 3nd-floor

gallery overhangs

• Gas fireplace with custom Italian marble

surround (cool to the touch) is a replica of a

17th century fireplace scaled to the size of

the room

• 5 sets of French doors to covered loggia

• 5 clerestory windows with arched transoms

KITCHEN

• Size: 18’6” x 16’0”


• Recessed ceiling lights

• Solid-wood cabinets with two-level

glaze finish

• Marble countertops

• 2 appliance garages

• Oversize farmhouse sink carved from

Italian stone with disposal

• Stainless appliances:

- JennAir gas cooktop with grill

- JennAir double wall ovens (1 convection)

- 2 KitchenAid dishwashers

- Side-by-side refrigerator/freezer

• Dacor exhaust with custom hood



• Walk-in pantry with refrigerator and

extra storage

• Large center island

FAMILY DINING

• Size: 17’1” x 7’9”



• 3 sets of French doors to covered loggia

BUTLER’S PANTRY

• Size: 7’11” x 5’10”


• Solid-wood cabinetry

• Marble countertops

FAMILY ROOM

• Size: 27’2” x 17’6”



• Antique chandelier and sconces

• Solid pecky cypress wood ceiling beams

BONUS/MEDIA ROOM

• Size: 14’6” x 11’6”




POWDER ROOM

• Black pebble floor with travertine tile border

• Sink is an 18th century hand-carved white

marble Italian grotto fountain with a clam

shell basin perched on a dolphin

• Large storage closet

COVERED LOGGIA

• Size: 64’7” x 19’10”


• Pecky cypress wood decorative

ceiling beams


• Ceiling fans

• Gas fireplace with travertine mantle

and surround

• Wrought iron railing

• Overlooks pool, garden and bayou

STAIRCASE

• Curved staircase

• Solid walnut wood treads

• Wrought iron railing

GALLERY

• Main gallery (28’11” x 10’)

• Open bedroom hallways are also interior

balconies overlooking grand room


• Antique pendant lights

• Hand-forged wrought iron railings



MASTER BEDROOM

• Size: 18’11” x 17’0”

• Walnut wood floor



• Gas fireplace with hand-carved Carrara

marble mantle

• 2 sets of French doors to balcony

• Walk-in closet with his and her sides and

dressing area in the middle

MASTER BATH

• Size: 20’9” x 8’5”

• Marble tile floor


• Marble double vanity done in 18th century

grotto style

• Framed mirror

• Antique vanity sconces

• 6-ft. soaking tub carved from a single block

of Italian rose marble

• Double walk-in shower with travertine

floors/walls and glass enclosure

• Water closet with commode and bidet

• Linen closet



BEDROOM 2

• Size: 17’1” x 14’5”



• Antique ceiling pendant light

• Walk-in closet

ENSUITE BATH 2


• Recessed ceiling light

• Antique free-standing vanity with Onyx top

• Bathtub/shower with travertine walls/

apron/seat and glass enclosure

BEDROOM 3

• Size: 17’3” x 14’5”



• Antique pendant light

• Walk-in closet

ENSUITE BATH 3






• Linen closet



BEDROOM 4

• Size: 17’3” x 14’1”



• Antique pendant light

• Walk-in closet

• 2 sets of French doors to balcony

ENSUITE BATH 4






• Linen closet

LAUNDRY

• Size: 9’3” x 6’7”



• Solid-wood cabinets

• Stainless utility sink

• Maytag Neptune washer and dryer

12-CAR GARAGE

(owner says he can fit 16 cars)

• Size: 67’10” x 55’10”

• Concrete floor

• Extra room in the back for storage/workshop



HEATED POOL

• Size: 30’0” x 16’0”

• Travertine tile border

• Half circle spa on one end

• 2 puttis riding dolphins carved from

antique Italian travertine

WATER ACCESS

• Dock & floating dock on Coconut Bayou

• Private, gated beach access with parking

and BBQ grill

Peter G. Laughlin | 941.356.8428peter.laughlin@premiersir.comPeterGLaughlin.comPersonal property does not convey. Stated dimensions are measured to the interior walls using a hand-held laser measuring device, and are included as general information only. Dimensions are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed, and should be independently verified.

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