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.