Florida Oceanfront Mansion with Grotto-Style Pool & Sunset Views Heads to Luxury Auction®

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An oceanfront estate on Florida's Gulf Coast that was previously seeking $12 million will now be sold to the highest bidder in a luxury auction® scheduled for October 16, 2025. The property, located at 801 North Shore Drive on Anna Maria Island, occupies a 0.81-acre lot within the residential enclave of Bean Point, one of the area's most coveted waterfront locations. The property owner retained luxury real estate auction specialists Platinum Luxury Auctions to exclusively manage the sale.

The upcoming auction is one of three the Miami-based auction house has planned for the month of October, after selling all four of the luxury properties the firm offered in September. "While luxury real estate markets continue to find their new pricing levels, the buyer response to our offerings has remained very robust," said Trayor Lesnock, Platinum's founder and president. "This home should be no exception, given its unique features, incredible location and excellent construction."

The property's tri-level residence was built in 2005 by Whitehead Construction, Inc., one of west coast Florida's most trusted builders. It features commercial-grade construction elements – such as concrete block with rebar, poured hollows, solid concrete walls, and a 40-in wall separating the property from the beach. Perhaps most importantly, an added 3 ft. of elevation has also kept the home high-and-dry during inclement coastal weather, even as compared to its immediate neighbors.

In addition to its construction quality, the home also offers a host of unique features, including a private, "grotto-style" pool with rock waterfalls, a bubble fountain, custom lighting and laminar water jets. The pool was created with the help of a Walt Disney World contractor, who also designed one of the guest bedrooms to resemble the captain's quarters of Captain Hook's pirate ship, from the classic Disney film Peter Pan.

The tri-level residence offers 4,728 sf of living area with 4 beds, 3 full and one half-bath. Other notable features include a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, private elevator servicing all levels, executive office, separate study/library, and "Smart Home" capabilities that include Lutron Clear Connect technology, which controls lighting, ceiling fans, door locks, thermostats, shades, sound, cameras and more - all via a user-friendly, mobile app.

Outdoor living areas include a lower-level courtyard (adjacent to the pool) with stone fireplace and cabana bath, surrounded by a privacy wall and lush landscaping. There are also two, spacious oceanfront terraces, each with a stone fireplace. The lower terrace includes a summer kitchen/BBQ, while the upper terrace features a vanishing-edge Jacuzzi tub with rainfall shower heads – perfect for enjoying an evening soak while taking in direct views of the sparkling Gulf waters and Florida's sublime sunsets.

Anna Maria Island is located in west coast Florida'sManatee County. The city is known for its small-town charm, with unspoiled beaches, turquoise waters, spectacular sunsets, frequent dolphin sightings and abundant birdlife. The larger metro areas of St. Petersburg, Tampa and Sarasota are within a 45-50-min drive.

Previews of the home are available by daily appointment through October 15, and may be booked by contacting Platinum's project manager, James Smith, at 800.939.1672. Property photos, video and luxury auction® documents are also hosted online at OceanfrontLuxuryAuction.com.

About Platinum Luxury Auctions: Platinum Luxury Auctions created the luxury auction® model for multimillion-dollar real estate auctions and owns the federal trademark rights to the term "luxury auction." The Miami-based auction house specializes in the non-distressed sale of luxury properties throughout the U.S. and select international markets and has offered properties in 33 states and 15 countries to date. Platinum's team has closed more than $1.75 billion in luxury auction® sales and has advised HNW and UHNW individuals on more than $4.65 billion in luxury property assets. PlatinumLuxuryAuctions.com.

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