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The $31.5 million Crystal Waters estate on Siesta Key is at 8501 Midnight Pass Road.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauThe tennis court and pavilion at Crystal Waters lies in front of the main and guest houses.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauLiving room overlooking Little Sarasota Bay at the $31.5 million Crystal Waters estate.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauExpansive glass overlooks Little Sarasota Bay at Crystal Waters.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauThe game room at Crystal Waters includes a wet bar.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauTwo islands in the kitchen at Crystal Waters provide ample food preparation and gathering space.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauThe kitchen at Crystal Waters features top-end appliances and finishes.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauThe backyard of Crystal Waters includes a hot tub.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauThe West Indies style is evident throughout the Crystal Waters main house.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauA water feature overlooks Little Sarasota Bay at Crystal Waters.
Image courtesy of The Hover BureauWhat is believed to be the second priciest real estate resale listing in Sarasota County history has hit the market at $31.5 million.
Completed in 2024, “Crystal Waters” is a custom-built West Indies-style residence at 8501 Midnight Pass Road. It stands on 2.7 acres with 217 feet of direct waterfront on Little Sarasota Bay, located minutes away from Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Village.
“The name ‘Crystal Waters’ is not only an ode to the seller, but to the tranquil and restorative nature of the property,” said listing agent Roger Pettiingell of Pettingell Professionals, Coldwell Banker Realty. “It provides the ultimate escape with water views from every angle, peaceful living and an unparalleled sense of serenity.”
The seller, Crystal Lahners, is a Sarasota philanthropist; her late husband, Dr. Bill Lahners, was a pioneering and prominent eye surgeon at Center for Sight in Sarasota. Dr. Bill Lahners died Dec. 10, 2021 while on a trip in the Bahamas. He was 53.
The highest asking price for a home in Sarasota County came in 2023 when a bayfront Harbor Acres estate was listed at $33.8 million. According to Homes.com, the home sold for $20 million in March 2024.
The estate includes a 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom main house of 10,001 square feet with walls of floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight water views with glass French doors and European oak hardwood flooring throughout. Additional details include:
Separate from the main house is a 1,605-square foot 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath guest house that includes:
Continuing the living space outside, there is an outdoor kitchen with an island, wrap-around bar seating and a sitting area arranged around an outdoor fireplace. Roll-down screens and motorized storm shutters can enclose the space.
Outdoor space includes a vanishing-edge heated swimming pool with stepping stones and separate heated spa plus access to a full pool bathroom with shower. A floating dock comes equipped with a 20,000-pound lift that allows for a 34-foot vessel plus a floating kayak launch. There is even a club-like tennis court pavilion equipped with roll-down hurricane shutters and a fireplace lounge area.
