The fourth bedroom is located in the adjoining cottage. This property has a maximum occupancy of eight people including the adjoining cottage. Violation of this policy will result in immediate eviction without compensation. Welcome to the good life. This custom-built, waterfront, 4bd/4ba island palace is nestled by Bean Point at the north end of Anna Maria, just a quick stroll from white sand beaches and close to charming, historic downtown. This luxury estate glows with elegance and attention to detail. This stately home is a contemporary rendering of classic Southern architecture; from the grand driveway lined with palms, the double, symmetrical exterior staircases with decorative latticework, to the large windows, Greek-inspired columns, and massive, wrap-around porch; all the elements of hospitality are incorporated in this coastal, plantation-style design. This extraordinary 3,781sq ft estate includes a lavish 3br/3ba, 3-story main house and a detached 1br/1ba carriage house with a kitchenette. The main house and carriage house are separated by a travertine patio boasting an outdoor kitchen, large heated pool, gardens, and bubbling hot jacuzzi. There’s landscape lighting and a walkway to a private boat dock with a 9,000 lb lift. Bring your boat! Bring your paddle boards and kayaks! Relax in an Adirondack chair, sip your morning cappuccino or freshly squeezed citrus juice on the covered veranda as the sun rises over the bay and palm fronds dance in a jasmine breeze. Lavender and gold AMI sunsets are exquisite from this vantage point. The open-design gourmet kitchen/formal dining/living area in the main house is an entertainer’s dream. Polished hardwood floors gleam! Expansive decks and covered balconies offer tranquil views of gardens, canals, and the aquamarine Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy a game room with a billiards table, as well as a fully equipped office. Ensconced in nature and native tropical landscaping, this enchanting property has a privacy buffer of frangipani, palms, hibiscus, sea grapes, jacaranda, and graceful, mature pine trees. The setting is soothing and serene. Living Areas: As you enter the main home at the second story (main) level, gorgeous hardwood floors gleam throughout the great room/living/dining and kitchen. Rich warmth of polished hardwood floors is accentuated by natural fiber sisal and seagrass area rugs. The living room has high ceilings, custom-designed built-ins, and sliding pocket doors to the covered patio. Huge picture windows and sliding glass doors all have remote-operated/adjustable sunscreens. These grand windows and sliding glass doors overlook the swimming pool, canal waterways, gulf, and bay. World-class views in every direction. Relax on the living room sofa or oversize armchairs to enjoy views, good conversation with loved ones, or stream your favorite shows or movies on the SmartTV in the built-in entertainment center. Just off the living room is a large, fully equipped home office. Plenty of desk space, WiFi, and printer/fax/scanner. The first floor (ground level) of the home features a spacious game room with a billiards table, stylish poker/multi-game card table. This game room has a dining table with upholstered seating for eight, as well as a living room set-up with oversize, plush sectional sofa, coffee table and armchair all nicely arranged around a wall-mounted SmartTV. This game room has tile floors and large sliding glass doors that open out to the pool patio-covered poolside alfresco dining table and outdoor kitchen. This game room with direct pool access makes a wonderful addition to the living and entertaining spaces of this estate! Kitchen/Dining: The open-design kitchen is a chef's dream with luxury appliances including a Thermador Induction gas cooktop, oven, microwave, and Insignia fridge/freezer. Enjoy beautiful granite countertops and island with counter seating for four or more, fine French white custom cabinetry with soft close drawers, and a closet pantry. Prepare buffet breakfasts or family dinners in this bright, airy, elegant kitchen. Plenty of additional storage in the laundry room off of the kitchen. The laundry room also has granite countertops and a sink. The dining room features a gorgeous large, oval hardwood dining table with upholstered seating for six or more, below a rustic wrought iron, candelabra style chandelier. The dining room offers a bar area with a built-in wine cooler. The real charm of this dining room is the extraordinary views. The kitchen & dining room are located on the second (main) floor overlooking the backyard and water. Imagine holiday feasts here in the tropical treetops, with vistas of jacaranda blossoms above the sparkling swimming pool, canals, and sapphire gulf of Mexico! Watch silvery dolphins and sailboats right from your dining table. Bedrooms & Baths (Main House) The second (main) floor offers a Queen bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and sliding glass doors that access the back veranda. This queen bedroom has soothing coastal hues, a SmartTV, and ceiling fans. The ensuite-bath has a beautiful granite single-sink vanity, and a custom tiled walk-in shower with glass door and rain showerhead. Primary Queen Suite. There’s an open den/sitting area between these two bedrooms. These two primary bedrooms share access to an enormous master bathroom with dual granite vanities, dual walk-in closets, dual toilet closets, superb/spa-like walk-in shower with dual shower heads, and custom tile work. There’s a covered balcony off the King Master Suite, where you can enjoy your morning coffee or tea, with the most tranquil views of the water and songs of the island birds and wildlife. Carriage House: The fourth bedroom of this estate is located in the Carriage House. Guests will enjoy privacy in the Carriage House offering a cozy living area with a kitchenette, a Queen bedroom with a full en suite bathroom. Bedroom Overview: Primary King Suite: Third Floor, Main House: Sleeps 2 Primary Queen Suite: Third Floor, Main House: Sleeps 2 Queen Bedroom #3: Second (Main) Floor, Main House: Sleeps 2 Queen Bedroom #4: Carriage House: Sleeps 2 Outdoor Amenities: Outdoor amenities are a highlight of this estate. Travertine flooring and epay stairs/deck surround the heated pool/spa. Dual heat pumps for cool weather swimming as well as a manual pool cover keep your pool and spa nice and warm. The spa is also heated with propane. Rinse off after a fun day at the beach in your outdoor shower with hot/cold water and store all of those beach toys in your large storage closets in the pool room. There’s plenty of room to hang up your kayaks and paddle boards off of the pool area. There’s poolside covered alfresco dining, as well as a full outdoor kitchen. Fix fresh fruit salad for a poolside lunch, or maybe some fish tacos. At dusk, grill swordfish, steaks, burgers or portobellos for dinner on the poolside BBQ! Add tropical flavor with some grilled pineapple, a dash of mango or citrus, or some homemade guacamole. Serve up a gourmet meal alfresco on the patio, beneath the palms. Island living has never been so easy yet so high class! Additional outdoor offerings in this luxury home include a private boat dock w/ 9,000lb lift, hurricane windows/sliders, solar panels that feed into FPL grid, whole house surge protector/water filter/generator, security cameras, landscape lighting, and built-on pilings. The driveway has parking for several vehicles. Just a short stroll to sugar sand beaches and or ride your bike to Pine Ave, this waterfront estate has it all! The combination of tropical setting, waterfront location, luxurious amenities plus cosmopolitan convenience is the essence of this estate. Park your car and explore the small, charming, historic island by foot, bicycle, golf cart, or trolley. Walk to restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and grocery markets. Nearby are boat rentals, sunset cruises, as well as jet ski, bike, paddleboard, scooter, and kayak rentals. The Neighborhood: This seven-mile barrier island is Florida’s best-kept secret. There’s a saying here; “when you're on Anna Maria Island, you don’t go to the beach… because on Anna Maria Island, you’re already at the beach.” The Island in the Sun is Florida’s best-kept secret. With Gulf temperatures averaging 84 degrees and 360 days of sunshine per year the surrounding waters of AMI are known as “the nursery” because of the large number of dolphins that raise their young here. With the island’s laid-back charm and leisurely unhurried living, speed limits are restricted to 25 mph - 35 mph throughout most of the island. This tropical paradise also offers free trolley service for both tourists and residents. The beaches of Anna Maria flaunt the prettiest seashells in Florida. Anna Maria is also a top US location for rare seashells. Once you arrive at this waterfront island estate, you’ll agree, the home itself is a rare treasure! Be sure to visit Anna Maria City Pier! Built in the early 1900s, this 700-foot-long pier provides a great vantage point for watching sunrises and sunsets, bird watching, and dolphin watching, and provides views of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. You can also fish off this pier. Bring your boat, bring your fishing gear to cast a line off the pier, or rent a boat to get out on deep water and fish. Bridge Street Pier, located on the southern end of the island in Bradenton Beach, honors the past while still embracing the future with its ‘Old Florida’ charm mixed with new restaurants, shops, galleries and more. Enjoy the architecture and charm of Historic Green Village. Most of the restored buildings now run on solar panels and other modern energy-saving methods. The island, surrounded by water and interlaced with canals, is host to many amazing sea creatures - among them are Loggerhead Turtles, Manatees, and dolphins. Loggerhead turtles are a protected species and we have the Turtle Watch - a group of wonderful folks who search the beaches for nests and protect those nests until the eggs hatch (it is illegal for anyone to tamper with the nests). Manatees are also protected here in Florida - they are commonly seen in the summer when they leave their winter warm waters and migrate south.