About 950 N Lake Otis Dr Se
There was a time when homes were built with permanence in mind—this is one of them. Designed in 2006 by renowned architect Gene Leedy for his daughter, this south-facing lakefront residence is a modernist masterpiece grounded in the ethos of the Sarasota School of Architecture. Every angle, beam, and courtyard reflects Leedy’s belief that function and beauty must coexist.
Floating above Lake Otis on cantilevered, pre-stressed concrete beams, the home merges elegance with resilience. Walls of glass draw Florida’s light, sky, and landscape into every room, while over 5,700 square feet of outdoor living—including balconies, courtyards, and a lakefront pool—blur the line between inside and out.
At its core, the home is about intention. Soaring 15-foot ceilings, handcrafted beechwood cabinetry, and warm finishes pair with modern infrastructure: hurricane-rated glass, underground utilities, fiber-optic connectivity, and a full-home generator.
The kitchen—outfitted with VIKING, Sub-Zero, and dual dishwashers—is designed for ease. Upstairs, fireplaces and soft light create retreat; downstairs, a poolside entertaining space opens to the lake. Nature surrounds: magnolias, Sicilian olive trees, native birds, and golden sunsets reflected on the water.
