1741 STANFORD Lane Less than 2 miles from world-famous Siesta Key, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 3-car garage pool home in Aqualane Estates offers a rare combination of waterfront living, bold design, and unmistakable artistic flair. Set along a saltwater canal with no bridges to Sarasota Bay, this home is filled with color, natural light, and character from the moment you walk through the door. Soaring ceilings create a dramatic sense of space in the grand living and dining areas, designed for entertaining everything from intimate dinners to large gatherings. Uniquely acid washed concrete floors flow throughout the main living spaces, adding to the home's modern, creative vibe. The chef-inspired kitchen features a Fisher & Paykel DCS range and oven, Liebherr refrigerator, U-Line wine cooler, Sharp microwave drawer, KitchenAid dishwasher, expansive granite island, abundant cabinetry, lighting and plenty of room to gather while cooking and entertaining. The thoughtfully designed bedroom layout provides excellent privacy for guests, with three guest bedrooms and two additional bathrooms. The primary suite overlooks the pool and canal and features a beautifully updated bath with a freestanding soaking tub and a truly one-of-a-kind glass-enclosed shower accented with colorful, worldly-inspired tile. Step outside to your own tropical waterfront retreat. The expansive covered lanai offers plenty of space for outdoor dining and lounging, overlooking the heated PebbleTec pool and spa. The saltwater pool pump was replaced in 2026, and the screen enclosure was replaced in 2024. Built with solid block construction, the home also features hurricane-impact windows, automatic roll-down hurricane shutters installed in 2024, a hurricane-rated garage door installed in 2021, and a new metal roof in 2026. The home has never flooded and is positioned at one of the higher elevations along the street, offering an added sense of confidence in a waterfront setting. For boaters and water lovers, this property delivers. The home offers approximately 100 feet of seawall along the saltwater canal with access to the bay, a boat lift rated for up to 10, 000 lbs., and a separate small dock ideal for launching kayaks or paddleboards. Bring the boat, jet skis, kayaks, and even your boat trailer-Aqualane Estates has no HOA, giving you the freedom to fully enjoy the waterfront lifestyle right from your own property. All of this is just minutes from Siesta Key, Captain Curt's, Daiquiri Deck, beaches, restaurants, shopping, and everything that makes this part of Sarasota so special. This is not your typical Florida home-it is colorful, creative, welcoming, and truly a vibe all its own.