BEST ADDRESS ON LONGBOAT KEY! This furnished luxury resort home is named Acqua Vita “Water of Life” due to its majestic waterfront views of Longboat Key and Sarasota Bay. Award-winning firms of Clifford M. Scholz Architects, Perrone Construction, and Artistree collaborated to create this oasis for the most discriminating buyer. Acqua Vita is located behind a secured gate, with lush and artistically designed landscaping, boasting gorgeous panoramic water views from its upper and lower terrace and from several of its rooms as well as the breathtaking rear veranda as it is constructed on one of the largest home sites to be found on Longboat Key. It also has deeded beach access across the street to the pristine powder sands of Longboat Key. This two story mansion has a Georgian style with 7,250 square feet indoors and over 11,500 square feet of total area, a 4-car garage and motor courtyard, an elevator, a number of private balcony’s, and has five ensuite bedrooms with one being a separate guest quarters. There is a large bonus room that can serve as a sixth bedroom. The spacious master suite is complete with a fireplace, wood flooring, sitting area, an extended balcony with sweeping views of the intercostal waterways, romantic ambient-lighting, two oversized walk-in closets, and a divine master bath with marble flooring, a free standing tub, separate vanities, and with its own private balcony. Classic details can be found throughout the interior from its moldings, to its curved staircase, built-ins, high ceilings, spacious rooms, lengthened windows, and colossal doors. The outdoor living space highlights the Florida lifestyle with the chlorine free salt-water custom designed free-form heated pool and spa, outdoor shower, outdoor summer kitchen, fire pit, fireplace, and multiple gathering areas under the gazebo. Additional features include Wolf/SubZero appliances throughout (range, convection, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, 4 bar refrigerators), dry bars, a generator, water softener, central vacuum, Control4 home automation and security system which includes closed circuit cameras, fire alarm, security gate, smoke detectors and much more. Acqua Vita is a rare find and offers the best for luxury Florida waterfront living.