171 S Washington Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
Saint Armands Div John Ringling Estates
Villa Milagros estate behind open gates, with a palm-lined stone driveway at dusk.
Mediterranean-style waterfront home at dusk, with a canal-side pool, palm trees, and a yacht docked nearby.
Grand foyer with a sweeping wrought-iron staircase, peach walls, and an adjoining living area with tall glass doors.
Living room with an ornate fireplace, coffered ceiling, and arched windows overlooking the water.
Living room with cream sofas, a patterned rug, chandeliers, and a coffered ceiling.
Covered patio with wicker seating and white columns overlooking a pool and palm-lined waterway.
Covered terrace overlooking a pool, round spa, and waterway, framed by stone columns and arches.
Covered veranda with a wood ceiling, stone columns, potted palms, and a curved pool beside the water.
Covered waterfront patio with wicker seating, stone columns, and arched doors overlooking the water.
Waterfront patio with arched stone columns, wicker seating, and a view across the canal.
Waterfront patio with a stone dining table, white arches, and a wood-plank ceiling
Waterfront estate with a blue pool, palm trees, and stone patio at sunset.
Curved pool and tiled patio overlooking the water, framed by palms and a lounge chair.
Curved swimming pool and furnished patio overlooking calm water and mangroves, framed by tall palm trees.
Waterfront pool patio with a round dining set, palm trees, and a boat on the calm waterway.
Dining room with an ornate coffered ceiling, glass table, and arched doors overlooking the water.
Double-height living room with coral walls, tall windows, and a curved wrought-iron balcony railing.
Double-height living room with coral walls, tall windows, tiled floors, and a furnished seating area.
Furnished living room with soaring coral walls, tall windows, and an adjoining kitchen.
Luxury kitchen with a large stone island, dark wood cabinetry, and exposed ceiling beams.
Luxury kitchen with a large green stone island, stainless steel ranges, and a dark wood ceiling.
Kitchen with a copper farmhouse sink, green marble counters, and windows overlooking tropical greenery.
Luxury kitchen with a marble range hood, stainless steel gas range, dark wood cabinetry, and exposed ceiling beams.
Formal dining room with carved chairs, a chandelier, and large windows overlooking the water.
Spacious bedroom with a carved wood bed, green walls, ornate chandelier, and adjoining sitting area.
Bedroom with a four-poster bed, curved ceiling, chandelier, and patterned seating.
Furnished bedroom with a large bed, ornate chandelier, and French doors opening to a balcony.
Home office with a dark wood desk and arched doors opening to a water-view terrace.
Covered waterfront patio with a pergola, tiled floor, and ornate railing overlooking the water.
Luxury bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, dark wood double vanity, and glass-enclosed shower.
Bathroom with a dark wood double vanity, ornate mirrors, and polished brown marble countertops.
Bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, dark wood vanity, and dramatic reddish-brown stone countertop.
Two-story foyer with a curved iron staircase, arched double doors, and a black grand piano.
Upstairs landing with exposed wood beams, ornate iron railing, and chandeliers overlooking a staircase.
Interior landing with wrought-iron railing and bench overlooking a windowed sitting area.
Furnished game room with a pool table and large windows overlooking palm trees and water.
Interior windows overlook a calm waterway, palm trees, and a poolside patio.
Billiards room with a red-felt pool table, ornate pendant lights, and dark wood cabinetry.
Furnished game room with a red pool table, dark wood bar, and French doors to a patio.
Waterfront terrace with lounge chairs and an ornate railing overlooking a palm-lined waterway.
Waterfront terrace with a glass-top dining table and chairs overlooking a mangrove-lined waterway.
Wet bar with dark wood cabinets, black marble counters, glass decanters, and a sculpted grape relief.
Game room with a red-felt pool table, ornate chandelier, and dark wood built-in bar.
Furnished home theater with tan leather seating, a large projection screen, and orange walls.
Powder room with botanical wallpaper, ornate mirrors, a pedestal sink, and a dark wood chest.
Furnished study with ornate built-in bookshelves, leather chairs, and garden-facing windows.
Bedroom with French doors opening to a balcony overlooking water, black metal bed, and striped bedding.
French doors open onto a tiled waterfront balcony with lounge chairs and a palm tree.
Tiled terrace with open French doors and two white lounge chairs beside a terracotta-tiled roof.
Bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower, wood vanity, dark countertop, and large wood-framed mirror.
Bedroom with a dark wood four-poster bed, pink bedding, and a pale sofa at its foot.
Bathroom with an arched patterned-tile shower, pink stone vanity, and dark wood cabinetry.
Living room with a beige sofa, floral rugs, and an adjoining white-cabinet kitchen.
Kitchen with white paneled cabinets, a window over the sink, and a round breakfast table with patterned chairs.
Furnished bedroom with pale floral bedding, matching chair, dark wood floors, and ornate wooden doors.
Bathroom with tiled tub and shower, cream vanity, dark countertop, and ornate octagonal mirror.
Laundry room with white cabinetry, front-loading washer and dryer, and dark wood flooring.
Waterfront dock with a large yacht, palm trees, landscaped lawn, and homes along the canal.
White yacht at a landscaped waterfront dock, framed by palm trees and a curving stone walkway.
Waterfront lawn with tall palms, a curved stone walkway, and a boat on calm water.
Waterfront dock with yachts and palm trees beneath a colorful sunset sky.
Waterfront home with a red tile roof, marked by a white arrow beside a palm-lined inlet.
Aerial view of a red-tile-roof waterfront home beside a canal, with the ocean in the distance.
Waterfront estate with terracotta roofs and palms, beside a marina channel and mangrove island.
Waterfront home with a red tile roof, arched patio, pool, palm trees, and canal-side dock.
Aerial view of a waterfront estate with a red-tile roof, pool, boat dock, and sunset sky.
Waterfront estate with red tile roofs, palm landscaping, a swimming pool, and a yacht at the dock.
Mediterranean-style residence with a columned terrace and swimming pool at dusk
Mediterranean-style estate with a pool and tiled patio beneath a purple-pink dusk sky.
Mediterranean-style home with a spacious paved courtyard, arched entrance, dark garage doors, and palm trees.
Villa Milagros estate behind open gates, with a palm-lined stone driveway at dusk.
Mediterranean-style waterfront home at dusk, with a canal-side pool, palm trees, and a yacht docked nearby.
Grand foyer with a sweeping wrought-iron staircase, peach walls, and an adjoining living area with tall glass doors.
Living room with an ornate fireplace, coffered ceiling, and arched windows overlooking the water.
Living room with cream sofas, a patterned rug, chandeliers, and a coffered ceiling.
Covered patio with wicker seating and white columns overlooking a pool and palm-lined waterway.
Covered terrace overlooking a pool, round spa, and waterway, framed by stone columns and arches.
Covered veranda with a wood ceiling, stone columns, potted palms, and a curved pool beside the water.
Covered waterfront patio with wicker seating, stone columns, and arched doors overlooking the water.
Waterfront patio with arched stone columns, wicker seating, and a view across the canal.
Waterfront patio with a stone dining table, white arches, and a wood-plank ceiling
Waterfront estate with a blue pool, palm trees, and stone patio at sunset.
Curved pool and tiled patio overlooking the water, framed by palms and a lounge chair.
Curved swimming pool and furnished patio overlooking calm water and mangroves, framed by tall palm trees.
Waterfront pool patio with a round dining set, palm trees, and a boat on the calm waterway.
Dining room with an ornate coffered ceiling, glass table, and arched doors overlooking the water.
Double-height living room with coral walls, tall windows, and a curved wrought-iron balcony railing.
Double-height living room with coral walls, tall windows, tiled floors, and a furnished seating area.
Furnished living room with soaring coral walls, tall windows, and an adjoining kitchen.
Luxury kitchen with a large stone island, dark wood cabinetry, and exposed ceiling beams.
Luxury kitchen with a large green stone island, stainless steel ranges, and a dark wood ceiling.
Kitchen with a copper farmhouse sink, green marble counters, and windows overlooking tropical greenery.
Luxury kitchen with a marble range hood, stainless steel gas range, dark wood cabinetry, and exposed ceiling beams.
Formal dining room with carved chairs, a chandelier, and large windows overlooking the water.
Spacious bedroom with a carved wood bed, green walls, ornate chandelier, and adjoining sitting area.
Bedroom with a four-poster bed, curved ceiling, chandelier, and patterned seating.
Furnished bedroom with a large bed, ornate chandelier, and French doors opening to a balcony.
Home office with a dark wood desk and arched doors opening to a water-view terrace.
Covered waterfront patio with a pergola, tiled floor, and ornate railing overlooking the water.
Luxury bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, dark wood double vanity, and glass-enclosed shower.
Bathroom with a dark wood double vanity, ornate mirrors, and polished brown marble countertops.
Bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, dark wood vanity, and dramatic reddish-brown stone countertop.
Two-story foyer with a curved iron staircase, arched double doors, and a black grand piano.
Upstairs landing with exposed wood beams, ornate iron railing, and chandeliers overlooking a staircase.
Interior landing with wrought-iron railing and bench overlooking a windowed sitting area.
Furnished game room with a pool table and large windows overlooking palm trees and water.
Interior windows overlook a calm waterway, palm trees, and a poolside patio.
Billiards room with a red-felt pool table, ornate pendant lights, and dark wood cabinetry.
Furnished game room with a red pool table, dark wood bar, and French doors to a patio.
Waterfront terrace with lounge chairs and an ornate railing overlooking a palm-lined waterway.
Waterfront terrace with a glass-top dining table and chairs overlooking a mangrove-lined waterway.
Wet bar with dark wood cabinets, black marble counters, glass decanters, and a sculpted grape relief.
Game room with a red-felt pool table, ornate chandelier, and dark wood built-in bar.
Furnished home theater with tan leather seating, a large projection screen, and orange walls.
Powder room with botanical wallpaper, ornate mirrors, a pedestal sink, and a dark wood chest.
Furnished study with ornate built-in bookshelves, leather chairs, and garden-facing windows.
Bedroom with French doors opening to a balcony overlooking water, black metal bed, and striped bedding.
French doors open onto a tiled waterfront balcony with lounge chairs and a palm tree.
Tiled terrace with open French doors and two white lounge chairs beside a terracotta-tiled roof.
Bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower, wood vanity, dark countertop, and large wood-framed mirror.
Bedroom with a dark wood four-poster bed, pink bedding, and a pale sofa at its foot.
Bathroom with an arched patterned-tile shower, pink stone vanity, and dark wood cabinetry.
Living room with a beige sofa, floral rugs, and an adjoining white-cabinet kitchen.
Kitchen with white paneled cabinets, a window over the sink, and a round breakfast table with patterned chairs.
Furnished bedroom with pale floral bedding, matching chair, dark wood floors, and ornate wooden doors.
Bathroom with tiled tub and shower, cream vanity, dark countertop, and ornate octagonal mirror.
Laundry room with white cabinetry, front-loading washer and dryer, and dark wood flooring.
Waterfront dock with a large yacht, palm trees, landscaped lawn, and homes along the canal.
White yacht at a landscaped waterfront dock, framed by palm trees and a curving stone walkway.
Waterfront lawn with tall palms, a curved stone walkway, and a boat on calm water.
Waterfront dock with yachts and palm trees beneath a colorful sunset sky.
Waterfront home with a red tile roof, marked by a white arrow beside a palm-lined inlet.
Aerial view of a red-tile-roof waterfront home beside a canal, with the ocean in the distance.
Waterfront estate with terracotta roofs and palms, beside a marina channel and mangrove island.
Waterfront home with a red tile roof, arched patio, pool, palm trees, and canal-side dock.
Aerial view of a waterfront estate with a red-tile roof, pool, boat dock, and sunset sky.
Waterfront estate with red tile roofs, palm landscaping, a swimming pool, and a yacht at the dock.
Mediterranean-style residence with a columned terrace and swimming pool at dusk
Mediterranean-style estate with a pool and tiled patio beneath a purple-pink dusk sky.
Mediterranean-style home with a spacious paved courtyard, arched entrance, dark garage doors, and palm trees.

Saint Armands Div John Ringling Estates

171 S Washington Drive, Sarasota, FL

$11,995,000

HIGHLIGHTS
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3 Half Baths
  • 23,086 Sq.Ft. Lot
  • 11,246 Sq.Ft. Living
  • 2006 Year Built
  • Sold Status
  • A4509956 MLS® ID

Behold a rare and unparalleled opportunity in a world-class destination to own a waterfront property of pristine palatial magnificence, resplendent with old world charm and sophistication yet brimming with exceptional modern luxury, conveniences and style. A cherished landmark property in the prized St. Armands division of John Ringling Estates on St. Armands Key, where its prime positioning for privacy and seclusion is complemented by more than 300’ of gorgeous wraparound water frontage and over 11,000 sq. ft. of opulent and painstakingly crafted and designed living space that truly transcends the extraordinary. Wrought iron gates open to unfold the sumptuousness beyond, enhanced by manicured landscaping, and a stately limestone walkway leading to the soaring façade. Through the mahogany front door and into the foyer, the extravagant drama flourishes and comes alive, enhanced by breathtaking architectural details and illuminated by the glow of natural light through clerestory windows and walls of glass showcasing the water views. The list of indulgent features is unmatched and includes a 2,000-bottle wine vault, home theatre, game room, vivid wood floors, separate accommodations for staff, a majestically furnished and designed kitchen plus a fully equipped catering kitchen, and a voluminous and ultra-luxuriant master suite of 1,700+/- sq. ft. offering the pinnacle of lavish living and connection to the outdoors. Terraces on all levels overlook the sparkling waters and open pool area, graced with flowing waterfalls and an infinity edge. Start your nautical adventures from the protected, pre-wired dock, which can accommodate a vessel up to 70’ with a maximum 6’ draft. Savor the ultimate in tropically elegant living, just steps away from shopping and dining on St. Armands Circle and moments to beautiful Lido Beach.

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Alexis Smith-Frady

Alexis Smith-Frady

Team Leader

Features and Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms4
  • Total Bathrooms5.5
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • Half Bathrooms3
  • KITCHEN26x13
  • FlooringTravertine, Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • FireplaceYes-Living Room
  • APPLIANCESBar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • other interior FeaturesBuilt-In Features, Central Vaccuum, Coffered Ceilings, Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceiling, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closets, Wet Bar, Window Treatments

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Living Area11,246 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area13,062 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area23,086 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® IDA4509956
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT2006
  • neighborhoodLido Key
  • LifestylesWaterfront
  • Architecture StylesSpanish, Mediterranean
  • Elementary SchoolSouthside Elementary
  • Middle SchoolBooker Middle
  • High SchoolSarasota High

Exterior

  • STORIES2
  • Garage Spaces4
  • Water SourcePublic
  • utilitiesCable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • PoolPrivate, Heated, In-Ground
  • roofConcrete
  • parkingDriveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest Parking, Off Street Parking, Parking Pad, Split Garage
  • HEAT TYPECentral
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCentral Air
  • Water featureWater View - Bay Full, Water Frontage - Bay/Harbor, Water Access - Bay/Harbor, Water Name - Sarasota Bay, Waterfront Ft - 300, Bridges - No Fixed Bridges, Dock - Composite, Dock Slip Deeded On-Site, Dock with Electric, Dock with Water Suppply, Sailboat Water, Seawall - Concrete
  • sewerPublic Sewer
  • other exterior FeaturesBalcony, French Doors, Irrigation System, Outdoor Grill, Stucco, Covered, Deck, Patio, Stem Wall

Financial

  • Reduced Price$10,060,000
  • Real Estate Tax $90,980/yr

Lido Key

Barrier island with upscale amenities and undeveloped beach

Lido Key

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