Popping in an eye, Italian intoxication. A Sania-inspired, waterfront mansion featuring 24-karat gold accents, a wishing well, and Turkish bath has hit the market in Sarasota for $26.4 million.

The extraordinary residence, known as Villa Meraviglia (meaning “Wonder Villa”), spans approximately 10,700 square feet, every inch of which features top-of-the-line design details using the highest quality materials sourced from around the world.

Impressive details include hand-painted frescoes, peckish cypress ceilings, imported ceiling tiles, and handcrafted bronze—though these rival the spectacular views that can be enjoyed from nearly every spot on the property.

“Everywhere the eye lands, there’s something to marvel at,” says the listing agent. Diane AndersonCompass Florida has “so many wonderful finishes and architectural details, but it’s also a very warm and inviting home with sweeping views.”

Built in 1992 on 1.22 acres overlooking Roberts Bay, the four-bedroom Oyster Bay estate is inspired by the grand villas on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como.

“As you approach the house, there’s gold leaf detailing on the iron gate, which sets the tone for an Italianate villa,” Anderson says. “When you walk in the front door, you’re taken in by the view, the flooring, the lighting, the fixtures and the ceilings. It’s just incredible.”

Other delightful details found in the 10,697-square-foot interior include Venetian plaster walls, custom millwork “gilded in 24-karat gold,” Italian imports, a tiled Turkish bath, and marble floors.

The residence last traded for $700,000 in 1990—and Anderson notes that this is a home for long-term enjoyment, designed to stand the test of time.

“It was built to last forever,” she says. “There are 100-year-old Chicago brick pavers and Pennsylvania fieldstone. The property has many layers of texture and structure.”

Sellers renamed the residence over a five-year period from 2012 to 2017, Anderson says.

“It was a collaboration between the seller and the architect to bring their vision to life,” he noted.

Anderson says some of his favorite details can be found in the outdoor living space.

“There are layered, sweeping ceilings that look out over the pool area,” she says. “There is a beautiful mosaic design that was inspired by the Versace mansion and an amazing poolside kitchen.”

The beachfront property offers direct access to the Gulf Coast and boasts a resort-style mosaic-tiled pool, “amazing sunsets year-round” over an octagonal pavilion, and is well-wished for.

“Oyster Bay is a very sought-after location,” Anderson says. “It’s such a unique piece of property and a special place to marvel at the bay.

Anderson says the seller hopes to find a buyer who will love and appreciate the property as much as they do.

“When you go indoors, it’s hard not to fall in love,” she says. “The whole experience of the property is the biggest draw. It’s a modern renaissance estate with a coastal location.”

Spacious lot with 146 feet of bay frontage also has a private boat dock with elevators.

“There are a number of terraces, including the second and third floors, which would be a great place for morning coffee,” Anderson says.

“At the rear of the property, there is a poolside sunken kitchen and heated area with seating. Around the pool area there are additional pockets for seating and a lovely hammock area ideal for gathering and enjoying the outdoors.”

Although the property has been used as a primary residence for the sellers, Anderson believes it could serve as a secondary property for the next buyer.

“For a European buyer or someone who has more than one property, they can use it as a second home, but once they get there it will be hard for them to leave,” he noted.