Embrace the best of both worlds with this spectacular West of Trail Key West style pool home located in the idyllic community of Sorrento Cay. Built with Old World European style construction while utilizing cutting edge modern materials, including Ytong block walls – both exterior and interior, precast poured concrete second floor, Icynene spray foam insulation, and hurricane protection for all windows and doors, this home is truly a fortress. Savor the Florida lifestyle on either your front or rear screened porch complete with polyaspartic flooring, or to truly immerse yourself in your own private tropical paradise, lounge in your backyard pool surrounded by privacy palms and complete with a grotto featuring cascading waterfalls, designed by a renowned local pool designer and featured on national TV. Enter the foyer from the front screened porch, and you are immediately greeted with a spacious inviting great room with soaring vaulted ceilings and an extra large slider which accesses the rear porch. Separated by only a welcoming breakfast bar, the efficiently designed kitchen features maple cabinets, granite counters, newer LG black stainless appliances, a pantry and a French door to the front screened porch. The large owners retreat provides a walk-in closet, while the spacious master bath offers double vanities, a walk-in shower and soaking tub to luxuriate in. Off the main living area, a separate hallway leads to a full guest bathroom and the remaining three bedrooms, providing family members/guests with their own personal space. The first level is home to an oversized three-car tandem garage and an additional 1399 sq. ft. of space which offers endless possibilities. While not considered actual living space, this area is cooled by window units, keeping it comfortable year round. Exit the rear slider, and your very own 5-Star Resort-worthy tropical oasis awaits you! Can you say WOW!!?? Prepare to be amazed on your very own Travertine lanai and pool deck which is surrounded by tropical landscaping with your utmost privacy in mind. Your pool features a swim shelf, bubblers, a grotto with cascading waterfalls, multi-colored lighting and a heat/cooler. As if this isn't enough, exit your pool paradise to the back yard where you will find views a pond that provides a peaceful haven for local birds and waterlife alike. Other noteworthy items include natural gas, security system, first floor mud room, an extra wide polyaspartic driveway perfect for all the family cars, newer a/c and water heater, ceramic tile throughout, an additional first floor refrigerator, a separate enclosed storage area under the front stairs, and wiring for a 50 Amp generator.  Sorrento Cay is an intimate community of just 46 homes with very low HOA dues and no CDD and offers convenient access to Nokomis Beach, Oscar Scherer State Park, two public boat ramps, a kayak launch, plus shopping, dining, medical care, Pineview School, and a plethora of other amenities that truly make this the best place to call Home!