A new listed estate at 7366 Point of Rocks Road has officially entered the chat for $26 million, making it the most expensive direct Gulf side listing currently on the market in the Sarasota area – and one of the most expensive single-family listings in the county overall.
And while there is one nearby listing with a slightly higher price of $26.4 million, it is located on Sarasota Bay, not directly on the Gulf – making this Point of Rocks listing the current top-priced candidate on the Gulf front.
It’s a moment that fits perfectly into Sarasota County’s evolving luxury story: Just months ago, a mega-mansion in Longboat Key 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 $26 million listing appears to be the next big “ceiling raiser”: a modern Gulf front trophy home with serious scale, full resort-level outdoor living and over 180 feet of Gulf frontage.
The base: a $26 million Gulf-front estate at Point of Rocks
At a glance, the numbers read like the spec sheet of a mini-resort:
- 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 square meters
- Year of construction: 2020
- Plot size: approx. 0.92 hectares
It is also positioned like a true trophy property: three floors, automation of the entire house and a matching elevator with three stops. The listing is in the hands of Joel Schemmel of the Schemmel Soda Group at Douglas Elliman.
Design by CMSA Architects, 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 tiered rooflines, arched windows and dramatic brickwork – including a grand double staircase at the entrance that sounds like it was purpose-built for champagne entrances and holiday card photos.
Over 600 feet of Wavefront (also known as the real flex)
The feature that does the most work here is also the feature that can’t be replicated: more than 180 feet of direct Gulf frontage.
That’s the kind of beachfront length that immediately puts a home into a one-territory category, especially in a highly coveted, built-up area like Siesta Key’s Point of Rocks, where direct waterfront lots are scarce and privacy is essentially a luxury item.
An arrival series on the motorcycle field that sets the tone
This isn’t a “walk up the driveway and let yourself in” type entry.
The property is described as arriving via a sweeping motor court framed by mature palms, followed by that double staircase statement, a deliberate procession that immediately states: this home is meant to be experienced.
An amazing room that’s all about curved glass and Gulf views
Inside, the great room is framed by floor-to-ceiling arched windows, making the water view a full-time backdrop.
Anchored by a stone fireplace
The great room is anchored by a stone fireplace, which sounds like the interior design equivalent of wearing a cashmere sweater: warm, classic and quietly expensive.
Automation of the entire house and built-in sun blinds from floor to ceiling
Built for comfort to scale, this home is packed with features that make living in large square footage easier.
The listing mentions whole-house automation and built-in floor-to-ceiling blinds, meaning privacy and climate control aren’t handled room by room – they’re treated as if the estate were a luxury hotel suite.
The main kitchen: Campbell cabinets, Sub-Zero + Wolf
The main kitchen is presented as a focal point and not an afterthought. Details include:
- Custom Campbell Cabinets
- Quartz countertops
- Sub-Zero cooling
- Wolf 6-burner double oven
- A large island that anchors the open living/dining flow
In other words, it’s built to host, built to cook, and built to look good and do 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 mentions a prep kitchen + work area with top-of-the-line appliances, large storage space, quartz countertops – and a special gift wrapping wall, which is one of those niche-rich personality features that is both hilarious and… kind of genius.
The home features a bar and wine room with custom cabinetry, designer lighting, an iron and glass enclosed temperature controlled wine room, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, an ice maker and a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer.
In its own wing, the main suite is accessible via a vault hallway
The primary suite is positioned as a true private wing, introduced by an illuminated cross-vault corridor – a very specific architectural detail that basically screams ‘someone spent money here on purpose’.
Bedroom with Gulf view, private terrace
The bright master bedroom offers Gulf views, terrace access and a separate office nearby.
A primary bath that resembles a luxury spa extension
The primary bathroom is described as a symmetrical sanctuary with dual sinks, large mirrors, multiple chandeliers, a large double shower, a stone-framed soaking tub, a Sub-Zero-equipped coffee bar and two custom closets.
Upstairs: four guest suites and a family room with wet bar
The upper level is completely dedicated to comfort + privacy and offers four guest suites, a family room with a wet bar, multiple terraces with Gulf views, an additional office and a laundry room.
It reads like a boutique resort layout, especially as the terraces emphasize the water views.
Three levels of outdoor living on the Gulf
Outside, the home reportedly unfolds over three impressive levels of Gulf-facing living spaces.
There are vaulted loggias, seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, and enough variety that you can host three different groups at once without anyone having to acknowledge each other (sometimes the ultimate luxury).
Resort style outdoor kitchen with surrounding bar
One of the highlights outside: a full outdoor kitchen with a surrounding bar.
It’s described as a smooth opening to the main living areas, which is the key phrase: luxury outdoor living only works if it doesn’t feel like you’re pulling into a separate zone.
Infinity-edge pool and spa ‘merge’ with the Gulf
The pool setting is grand: a raised infinity pool and spa designed to visually blend into the Gulf horizon.
This is the classic optical trick for bringing home trophies (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 watching and sunset walks.
It’s not subtle. It’s lifestyle marketing, yes, but it’s also true to what makes Point of Rocks one of the most beloved Siesta Key pieces.
Why the ‘direct wave’ distinction matters
That ‘direct Gulf’ label isn’t just nonsense, it’s a price point. Even on the Florida coast, true Gulf front lots (with unobstructed water access and nonstop sunset views) trade in a different universe than bay, canal, or harbor properties.
The fact that Sarasota currently has an active Gulf Coast listing worth $26 million is a strong signal that the market definition of “normal” luxury has shifted.
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