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SaundersBEST | COVER FEATURE Villa Solstice U nmatched in elegance and grandeur, Villa Solstice is far and away the most spectacular estate available on the Southwest Florida market today. A modern day palace in the Dutch Provincial style, with exotic echoes of Polynesia, this estate and its lush grounds are both sanctuary and showplace ideally located in the heart of the museum area. Villa Solstice was designed and built with just one idea in mind – living life on a grand and glorious scale. Poised majestically on two prime waterfront lots along sparkling Sarasota Bay, this stunning residence stands proudly as a testament to the brilliance that can be achieved by carefully integrating natural beauty and cutting-edge architectural design. Impeccably finished and meticulously composed in every detail, the floor plan of Villa Solstice is arranged on three levels and connected by interior bridges, giving those privileged enough to enter this architectural masterpiece not only an immediate sense of awe at the scale, but also a visceral understanding of the transformative nature of the design. Villa Solstice promises a life of refined splendor, and a never ending sense of grace and gratitude that such a structure could be realized. Designed and built to the most exacting standards, the grand foyer itself is breathtaking in its drama, and it only gets better 8 | Michael Saunders & Company from there. Magnificent views across Sarasota Bay stretching to Longboat Key create a beautifully symbiotic marriage of chic and sophisticated interior design with the outdoor beauty only nature can provide. Light dramatically dances throughout the home, highlighting the exquisite features and fixtures. This is a home so impressive and unique, it simply must be shared. The entertaining flow and elegant design create the ideal setting for intimate gatherings as well as grand soirees. A full catering kitchen with commercial grade appliances, a banquet-sized dining room, a full bar, and a wine room with a 1,400 bottle capacity will easily accommodate your grandest affairs. For special occasions with family and friends, an 11 seat home theater is yours to enjoy. En-suite guest rooms and lower level bonus rooms offer all the space you will ever need for guests, and two elevators provide easy unimpeded movement throughout the home. Additional features like rich Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, magnificent handcrafted stonework by European Marble, Lutron lighting, and Creston Smart Home automation are just a few of the hallmark features that make this residence so exceptional and its interior design so remarkable. Outside, views of the water and the lush landscape are maximized by spacious wraparound verandas offering spectacular vantage points. A stunning waterfront pool and spa serves as

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