This luxurious compound in Sarasota, Florida is a utopia for car enthusiasts.
While the well-appointed five-bedroom home is about 4,000 square feet, the huge and luxurious garage space is the real star of the show.
Having a five-car garage in the heart of the city is a very unique feature with amazing compartment space.
The attached garage has room for three cars and the detached garage can accommodate two more cars. The self-contained units also boast high ceilings and guest apartments above.
The guesthouse has more of a studio feel," Tagliafero said, noting that according to zoning regulations, it doesn't have a stove. "You have a kitchenette and a full en-suite bathroom, so it can live like an attached residential unit. It's a great space.
While there are five actual garage doors, the garage can accommodate well over five cars.
The garage was high enough to accommodate multiple elevators, so at one point, [the seller] had eight cars under the roof," Tagliafero explained. "A lot of people have to store their cars off-site, especially if they want to live in a very desirable neighborhood. You just usually don't have the space to store them.
Both garages are equipped with the Swisstrex flooring system, which is an aesthetically pleasing plastic surface.
I know it keeps the floor clean because any dirt and debris actually looks like it's falling underneath and it looks good," she said.
The garage is also equipped with small split air conditioning units, which are particularly useful for dehumidification.
If the car is left for a long time, it may start to produce mold and mildew inside," explained Taliaferro. "Also, if you work in a car, it would be more comfortable [the garage] to have air conditioning.
Outside, the garage is an automatic pergola with overhead shutters that allow it to be moved according to sun and wind conditions.
They actually have a sensor, so if there's a high wind, the shutter actually retracts so that it opens the pergola and lets the wind flow by, rather than grabbing it and sending it away," Tagliafero said. "Also, if you want more sunlight, the blinds will rotate like interior blinds.
Built in 2016, the place is a spec house with four bedrooms in the main house, including a master suite with three huge walk-in closets – perfect for owners with plenty of "hats, wallets, shoes, clothes, or just extra storage," says Taliaferro with a laugh.
The suite also overlooks the pool and spa and has its own wet bar and refrigerator.
The house is located behind the gate and is built on more than half an acre, which Tagliafero says is rare in the area.
It allows you to have a truly private and luxurious life, and it also makes the home all on one level," she observed. "Most of the homes in this community are multi-storey homes, and buyers prefer single-story homes. ”
Tagliafero said car enthusiasts and families looking for plenty of space would definitely be interested in the property.