Sarasota just got a fresh new benchmark for “we’re not playing around anymore.”
A newly listed estate at 7366 Point of Rocks Road has officially entered the chat at $26 million, landing as the priciest direct Gulf-front listing currently on the market in the Sarasota region — and one of the highest-priced single-family listings in the county overall.
And while there is one nearby listing priced slightly higher at $26.4 million, that one sits on Sarasota Bay, not directly on the Gulf — making this Point of Rocks listing the current top-priced Gulf-front contender.
It’s a moment that fits neatly into Sarasota County’s evolving luxury narrative: just months ago, a Longboat Key megamansion closed for $30.3 million, setting a new local record and redefining what ultra-luxury can look like on Florida’s west coast.
Now, this new $26M listing appears to be the next big “ceiling-raiser”: a modern Gulf-front trophy home with serious scale, full resort-level outdoor living, and more than 180 feet of Gulf frontage.
The basics: a $26M Gulf-front estate on Point of Rocks
At a glance, the numbers read like a mini resort’s spec sheet:
- Asking price: $26,000,000
- Address: 7366 Point of Rocks Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5 full + 2 half (often shown as 7 total baths)
- Interior size: approx. 10,600 sq. ft.
- Year built: 2020
- Lot size: approx. 0.92 acres
It’s also being positioned as a true trophy property: three stories, whole-house automation, and a three-stop elevator to match. The listing is held by Joel Schemmel of the Schemmel Soda Group at Douglas Elliman.
CMSA Architects design, completed in 2020
Architecturally, this is not your standard “big beach house with white walls.”
The home was designed by CMSA Architects and completed in 2020, with an exterior described as featuring layered rooflines, arched windows, and dramatic stonework — including a grand double staircase at the entry that sounds like it was built specifically for champagne entrances and holiday-card photos.
180+ feet of Gulf frontage (aka the real flex)
The feature doing the most work here is also the one that can’t be replicated: over 180 feet of direct Gulf frontage.
That’s the kind of beachfront length that instantly puts a home into “category of one” territory, especially in a highly coveted, built-out area like Siesta Key’s Point of Rocks, where direct waterfront lots are scarce and privacy is basically a luxury commodity.
A motor court arrival sequence that sets the tone
This isn’t a “walk up the driveway and let yourself in” kind of listing.
The property is described as arriving via a sweeping motor court framed by mature palms, followed by that statement double staircase entry moment, an intentional procession that signals right away: this house is meant to be experienced.
A great room that’s all about arched glass and Gulf views
Inside, the great room is framed by floor-to-ceiling arched windows, turning the water views into a full-time backdrop.
Anchored by a carved-stone fireplace
The grand space is anchored by a carved-stone fireplace, which sounds like the interior equivalent of wearing a cashmere sweater: warm, classic, and quietly expensive.
Whole-house automation and floor-to-ceiling built-in shades
This home is built for comfort at scale, and it’s loaded with features that make large-square-footage living feel easier.
The listing notes whole-house automation and floor-to-ceiling built-in shades, meaning privacy and climate control aren’t handled room by room — they’re handled like the estate is a luxury hotel suite.
The main kitchen: Campbell cabinetry, Sub-Zero + Wolf
The main kitchen is presented as a centerpiece rather than an afterthought. Details include:
- Custom Campbell cabinetry
- Quartz countertops
- Sub-Zero refrigeration
- Wolf 6-burner dual-oven range
- A large island anchoring the open living/dining flow
In other words: it’s built to host, built to cook, and built to look good doing both.
A prep kitchen with a gift-wrapping wall (seriously)
If the main kitchen is the stage, the prep kitchen is the back-of-house engine.
The listing specifically calls out a prep kitchen + workspace with premium appliances, major storage, quartz counters — and a dedicated gift-wrapping wall, which is one of those niche-rich-person features that’s both hilarious and… kind of genius.
The home includes a bar and wine room with custom cabinetry, designer lighting, iron-and-glass enclosed temperature-controlled wine room, Sub-Zero fridge, ice maker, and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer.
In its own wing, the primary suite is accessed through a vault corridor
The primary suite is positioned as a true private wing, introduced by an illuminated groin-vault corridor — a very specific architectural detail that basically screams “someone spent money here on purpose.”
Bedroom with Gulf views, private terrace
The bright primary bedroom includes Gulf views, terrace access, and a separate office nearby.
A primary bath that’s like a luxury spa build-out
The primary bathroom is described as a symmetrical retreat with dual vanities, full-height mirrors, multiple chandeliers, a large double-entry shower, a stone-surround soaking tub, a Sub-Zero–equipped coffee bar, and two custom closets.
Upstairs: four guest suites and a wet bar family room
The upper level is fully devoted to comfort + privacy, offering four guest suites, a family room with a wet bar, multiple terraces capturing Gulf views, an additional office, and a laundry room.
It reads like a boutique resort layout, especially with the terraces playing up the water views.
Three tiers of Gulf-facing outdoor living
Outdoors, the home reportedly unfolds across three dramatic tiers of Gulf-facing living spaces.
There are arched loggias, seamless transitions between indoor/outdoor entertaining areas, and enough variety that you could host three different groups at once, without anyone needing to acknowledge each other exists (sometimes the ultimate luxury).
Resort-style outdoor kitchen with wraparound bar
Among the outdoor highlights: a full alfresco kitchen with a wraparound bar.
It’s described as opening smoothly to the main living spaces, which is the key phrase: luxury outdoor living only works when it doesn’t feel like you’re trekking to a separate zone.
Infinity-edge pool and spa “merging” with the Gulf
The pool situation is big: an elevated infinity-edge pool and spa designed to visually blend into the Gulf horizon.
This is the classic trophy-home optical trick (and it works every time).
Direct access to Point of Rocks water
The listing also emphasizes direct access to the crystal-clear waters at Point of Rocks, framing the experience around snorkeling, dolphin sightings, and sunset walks.
It’s not subtle. It’s lifestyle marketing, yes, but it’s also accurate to what makes Point of Rocks one of the most beloved Siesta Key stretches.
Why the “direct Gulf” distinction matters
That “direct Gulf” label isn’t just fluff, it’s a pricing category. Even in coastal Florida, true Gulf-front parcels (with unobstructed water access and those nonstop sunset views) trade in a different universe than bayfront, canal-front, or harbor-front properties.
The fact that Sarasota has a $26M Gulf-front listing active right now is a strong signal that the market’s definition of “normal” luxury has shifted.
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