NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 111 The oversized circular driveway of blended gray and red pavers leads to a three-car garage and the home’s main entrance. A Midnight Victorian slate roof gives the home a distinctive look as do the double front hardwood doors. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home has been built with stone and hardwood floors, antique brick-lined archways, wooden beams and doors stained in French walnut. The antiquarian motif is enhanced with one-of-a-kind fauxfinished chandeliers. The elegant master suite has numerous architectural features such as hickory wood floors, a tray ceiling and a threepaneled thermal sliding door that leads to the back patio and swimming pool. The master bath features Travertine countertops and cherry cabinets and has antique-style brick arches. A 72-inch soaking tub adds to the unique charm of this French Country-inspired bath. In the kitchen, a granite-topped chef’s island and a separate stone breakfast bar counter provide work and eating spaces. Custom cherry cabinetry, some with interior lighting and glass-paneled doors, add to the functional and organized space. An open floor plan adjoining the kitchen and the great room features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and recessed lighting. A stone fireplace is the centerpiece of the great room, while an exquisite, retractable 18th-century Flemish tapestry is used to hide a flat screen television. A European-inspired wine room is located a few steps away. This property’s unique appeal continues at the rear of the home, where an oversized covered veranda expands the usable living space and provides unparalleled views of Sarasota Bay. Steps lead down to the surrounding patio and the infinity pool that appears to spill over into the inlet, creating a magical effect. This home was designed and built by John Cannon to meet the specific needs and desires of the homeowners who wanted this home to reflect both their lifestyle and their interests. 9 EDITOR’S NOTE: John Cannon Homes, Inc. is located at 6710 Professional Parkway West, Suite 100, in Sarasota, FL (941) 924-5935. This home was designed and built by John Cannon to meet the specific needs and desires of the homeowners. Water from the infinity pool appears to flow directly into Sarasota Bay.
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