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The afterlife of a model home

Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The open-floor plan merges the large kitchen with the living room and dining area. Coffered and beamed high ceilings, lighted art niches on either side of the gas fireplace in the living room, elegant chandeliers, crown molding and French doors add to the overall sophistication of this John Cannon home. [Photo provided]
The open-floor plan merges the large kitchen with the living room and dining area. Coffered and beamed high ceilings, lighted art niches on either side of the gas fireplace in the living room, elegant chandeliers, crown molding and French doors add to the overall sophistication of this John Cannon home. [Photo provided]
The open-floor plan merges the large kitchen with the living room and dining area. [Photo provided]
The open-floor plan merges the large kitchen with the living room and dining area. [Photo provided]
The kitchen isn ’ t the all-white farmhouse or coastal variety which is trendy right now. It ’ s more sophisticated and has a European sensibility with wood cabinetry, wood floor, dark stone counters and a dark subway tile backsplash. Upgraded appliances include a Wolf six-burner gas stove, convection oven, Sub-Zero stainless steel refrigerator, wine refrigerator and walk-in pantry. [Photo provided]
The kitchen isn’t the all-white farmhouse or coastal variety which is trendy right now. It’s more sophisticated and has a European sensibility with wood cabinetry, wood floor, dark stone counters and a dark subway tile backsplash. Upgraded appliances include a Wolf six-burner gas stove, convection oven, Sub-Zero stainless steel refrigerator, wine refrigerator and walk-in pantry. [Photo provided]
The flooring throughout is a combination of porcelain tile, wood and carpeting. [Photo provided]
The flooring throughout is a combination of porcelain tile, wood and carpeting. [Photo provided]
The master bedroom suite is on the first floor with private access through French doors to the outdoor living space. [Photo provided]
The master bedroom suite is on the first floor with private access through French doors to the outdoor living space. [Photo provided]
The master bathroom. [Photo provided]
The master bathroom. [Photo provided]
The master bathroom overlooks the outdoor living space of the home. [Photo provided]
The master bathroom overlooks the outdoor living space of the home. [Photo provided]
There are two bedrooms downstairs and two on the second level, which also has a large gallery bonus room which overlooks the dramatic living room. [Photo provided]
There are two bedrooms downstairs and two on the second level, which also has a large gallery bonus room which overlooks the dramatic living room. [Photo provided]
One of four bedrooms in this two-story Mediterranean Revival home by John Cannon. [Photo provided]
One of four bedrooms in this two-story Mediterranean Revival home by John Cannon. [Photo provided]
The outdoor living space includes a heated open-air swimming pool, loggia, summer kitchen, fire pit and outdoor shower. [Photo provided]
The outdoor living space includes a heated open-air swimming pool, loggia, summer kitchen, fire pit and outdoor shower. [Photo provided]
A spiral staircase from the pool deck goes to the second floor allowing guests to access the pool without going through the rest of the house. [Photo provided]
A spiral staircase from the pool deck goes to the second floor allowing guests to access the pool without going through the rest of the house. [Photo provided]
The back yard is completely private, surrounded by old-growth trees and lush foliage. [Photo provided]
The back yard is completely private, surrounded by old-growth trees and lush foliage. [Photo provided]
With proximity to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Southside Elementary School, restaurants, malls, and Siesta Beach this Grove Street property would make an excellent year-round home for a family.
With proximity to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Southside Elementary School, restaurants, malls, and Siesta Beach this Grove Street property would make an excellent year-round home for a family.
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