2040 PALM TERRACE, Sarasota, FL, 34231 | $599,000

Architect-Designed Masterpiece of Indoor – Outdoor Living……….



this meticulously crafted residence sits on a prime Sarasota lot of nearly 10, 000 sq ft. The design embodies a Garden – Architecture Integrated Layout; A concept known as The MODERN - BOHEMIAN style and is devoted to creating meaningful interactions between the built environment and the surrounding landscape…… by fusing the warmth, nature, and free spirit of Bohemian (Boho) with the simplicity, sophistication, and functionalism of Modern (Modern) style. It is a blended aesthetic that seeks a relaxed, personalized atmosphere while maintaining visual neatness and a sense of refinement.

The entire property is poetically expressed as “One Dwelling, One Pavilion, Three Courtyards, ” consisting of the main residence (Dwelling), the detached multifunctional studio (Pavilion), and the Front, Back, and Side Yards that encircle both structures…… The main residence deliberately minimizes hallways and maximizes usable space. This efficiency, combined with practical bathroom sizing and the presence of four custom viewing niches throughout the home, significantly improves the overall usage efficiency of the floor plan.

• Design Philosophy: Courtyard Suites Immersed in Nature……….
The main house and gardens form a cohesive ecosystem, where every interior space extends seamlessly toward the outdoors…. .
• Living & Dining….
The living room opens fully to the side yard through folding sliding window doors, transforming it into an outdoor extension ideal for gatherings…. .
The open kitchen, island, and dining area flow into a dramatic 9’ × 32’’ panoramic bay window, offering tranquil views of mature trees in the front garden—dining here feels like sitting within a private forest…. .
• Bedrooms…. .
• Primary Suite: Floor-to-ceiling sliding window doors frame the expansive rear garden, creating a private retreat with a luxurious landscape backdrop…. .
• Bedrooms 2 & 3: Bay windows paired with built-in seating nooks bring the garden inward, allowing each room to feel gently embraced by nature…. .
• Bedroom 4 / Study: Designed as a home office and reading room, this space is surrounded by both side and rear gardens. Two large windows plus a sliding door allows one to view the garden from different angles…. .
Every room becomes a private courtyard suite, each offering its own intimate connection with the surrounding gardens…. .
The Pavilion: Multifunctional Studio & Outdoor Activity Hub…. .
Detached from the main residence, the 240 sq ft Shed serves as a highly versatile bonus structure. Featuring electric service, water, sewer, AC, cable connection, insulation, and garden views, it functions perfectly as a Mini Office, workshop, media room, or creative studio, including an integrated laundry area with new washer and dryer that conveys with the property…. .
Directly outside the shed window lies a dedicated outdoor BBQ zone, making this pavilion the center of outdoor living. The design reinterprets traditional “garage culture” into an elevated, modern backyard lifestyle hub. . . . . . See pictures for additional information on each room.

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