1862 ISLAND WAY Under contract-accepting backup offers. South Sarasota waterfront property surrounded by 312-ft. of water on three sides feels like living on a private island. Serene privacy on a cul de sac in the secluded South Creek community directly across from Oscar Scherer State Park and just 5 minutes to Pine View School for the Gifted. Located between Sarasota and Venice with easy access to the best amenities in both communities including beaches, shopping, dining, arts, medical and personal services. This “island” playground is an outdoor enthusiast’s delight. Private dock with kayak/paddleboard launch provides easy access to Sarasota’s coastal waterways for endless days enjoying Florida’s year-round sun and fun. Take a kayak trip to Nokomis Breakfast Cottage, Oscar Scherer State Park or secret mangrove tunnels. Relax on the back porch and be on the lookout for manatees, dolphins, pelicans and ospreys. A five-minute drive takes you to Nokomis Beach. The nearby Legacy Trail offers over 20 miles of rails-to-trails paved cycling paths. Spectacular sunsets are a daily celebration. The 5, 233 sq. ft. residence has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Living areas include formal living room with cathedral ceiling and built-in Bose sound system, formal dining room, family room with wood-burning fireplace and four exterior balconies. The ground floor has various climate-controlled rooms and screened in areas, laundry room and pool shower. Outdoor amenities include heated swimming pool, pergola with bench swings, bocce court and dock. South Creek is a gated community with easy access to US 41 and I-75. This residence is on the same street as the community amenities which include tennis courts, basketball, playground, day dock and night security gate. The singular combination of location, waterfront and size make this a desirable property for an exceptional lifestyle.