471 bayshore road

“This is exactly where I Want to be!” That will be the thought as you tour this extraordinary gated estate on the Intracoastal Waterway, with a two-bedroom guest house! Designed by the renowned Arthur Rutenberg & built in 2014, the residence boasts over 3,500 square feet of living space on one level. The open-concept design is bright & airy, completed by glass walls that fold away revealing panoramic views and vibrant sunsets. A few stand-out features are 12-foot coffered ceilings in Great Room, 10-foot ceilings throughout, solid 8-foot doors, security system and elevator. Upgrades include impact-resistant windows & doors, engineered hardwood floors, porcelain tiles, crown molding, plus a gourmet kitchen with an oversized island, walk-in pantry, Butler’s Pantry with wine cooler, five-burner gas stove, custom wood cabinetry & a built-in 150 bottle Viking wine refrigerator. All air conditioning units were replaced in the last 3 years, with one updated in February 2025. A luxurious, private Master Suite spans 783 square feet along the north side of the residence, with tray ceilings, two walk-in closets, impressive master bathroom, & a glass door opening to a covered lanai. Just outside the Master Suite, is a large custom office with built-ins & Plantation shutters. The south side of the residence boasts a spacious, waterfront library with stunning views and fully customized shelving & cabinets. There are two additional bedrooms with plantation shutters, one en-suite, a third bathroom, and the elevator & split-level stairway to the ground floor. The large laundry room is nicely equipped with New Maytag washer & dryer, custom cabinets & plantation shutters. There is a wonderful covered & screened outdoor kitchen fully equipped with an American Outdoor Grill, sink, refrigerator, counter space, & large dining area. Access the rear staircase, from a 2nd lanai to go down to the pool area with an enormous paver deck, bonus room & the dock, with 13,000 lb boat lift and water service. The 3100+ square foot ground floor contains an oversized three-car garage, numerous storage rooms, & convenient bonus room with A/C, full bathroom & sliding glass doors to another covered lanai & heated, saltwater pool. Whether indoors, on a lanai, pool deck, or dock, enjoy front-row seats to nature’s finest entertainment! Hear the Gulf waves roll onto shore, soaring osprey & seagulls, & bi-weekly Drum Circle on Nokomis Beach. Enjoy daily sightings of manatee and dolphin, and boats of all types ranging from runabouts to luxury yachts over 100 feet! The spacious guest house is fully remodeled, updated & furnished, with an open floor plan, well equipped eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, one bathroom with two vanities & independent laundry. Nestled at the waterfront end of a private lane, shared only by two other homes, on a 26,000+ square foot lot, four blocks north of Albee Bridge & across from Casey Key & Nokomis Beach. Embrace the beach lifestyle, where you can easily golf cart, bike, or walk to waterfront dining, tiki bars with live music. Golf carts are a favorite mode of transportation in Nokomis Beach, so a car is not necessary to shop or do everyday errands! Golf Cart to Publix, pharmacy, Post Office, nail salon, dog groomer, haircut, boutique shopping & much more. Evening sunsets ignite the sky into rotating vibrant colors, & in that moment, you’ll know, “Nokomis is not Just a place, but a State-of-Mind & this is Right where I Need to be!”