Location: Directly east of downtown Sarasota, this deed-protected neighborhood features a golf course with optional membership. It's a 15-minute drive or less to I-75, shopping of all kinds, movie theater, and office parks. Easy access to Fruitville Road or SR-70, too.

Description: This estate home shows European inspiration, with a bit of Southern Charm, plus practical finishes for relaxed Florida living with Sarasota flair. Spacious rooms total over 3,200 square feet of air conditioned living space. The gracious front porch with its inviting swing and view of the pond and brook, plus the lanai overlooking the pool, and the 2.5-car garage combines for a total of approximately 4,300 sq. ft. under roof. A one-of-a-kind house with Corinthian columns, Palladian windows, stone facade and copper gutters, it offers you over $250,000 in upgrades over a standard house. From the brick walk and front porch to the travertine marble foyer and dining room floors, with Breccia Oniciata marble inlaid accents and walnut travertine border, the quality shows in every part of the house. Soaring ceilings, triple crown molding, ornate trims, French satin wall coverings, and scalloped wainscoting are only a few of the not-to-be-missed details. Two gas fireplaces, one that is 2-sided and one featuring imported onyx and a hand-carved Carrera marble mantle, will add to your relaxed enjoyment of cool winter evenings. The Roman style pool with high screened cage is high tech for reduced maintenance. The pool finish is stone and there is a salt chlorination system. The remote control system for turning on the 6 deck-mounted fountains, 3 bubbler fountains, therapy jets, and LED colored lights will make your outdoor entertaining a breeze on the lanai and pool deck! If you are getting the idea that this house HAS IT ALL, you are right! Come and see for yourself!

Statistics:

• You'll think this house is brand new, even though it was built in 2003.
• The 11' x 13' parlor living room could be turned into an office or library
  with the addition of French doors.
• Fabulous entertaining will be the order of the month in the 11' x 13' dining
  room.
• The family room with its special ceiling is 20' x 20', with double sets of
  French doors leading to the pool.
• A very functional French Country kitchen, 14' x 12', overlooks the informal
  dining area, 13' x 10', with its relaxing view of the back yard, 27' x 13'
  lanai, and delightful pool.  The kitchen floor is polished slate.  Quality
  wood cabinets are painted and glazed.  Some cabinets have shining seeded
  glass doors, and there are lots of pull-outs and solid wood dovetailed pan
  drawers.  Emerald Pearl full thickness solid granite counters, a gleaming
  copper faucet, copper knobs, and copper cabinet lights complete the look.
• The sitting area at the center island is so convenient! All high end
  appliances.
• Don't miss the walk-in pantry, separate bar area and wine rack.
• The two guest bedrooms are 13' x 12' and 11' x 10', with an adjoining
  bathroom that has an outside door for pool access.
• The Owners' Suite is wonderfully inviting.  A spacious 19' x 14', it
  features 2 walk-in closets and access to the large laundry room for sheer
  convenience.  The cathedral ceiling, 2-sided gas fireplace, and built-in TV
  offer convenience and ambience. The 7-sided sitting room with 5 arched
  windows will be a favorite place to cozy up with a good book or rocking
  chair.
• The Owners' Bathroom is total elegance~  There is a separate dressing area
  for each person, with travertine floor, solid wood cabinets, solid wood
  dovetailed drawers, crystal hardware, and Kohler sinks, one of which is
  hand-painted. The Breccia marble tops, full-size personal cabinets, crystal
  chandelier and wall lights, and -- oh my - the wonderful gazebo-like tub
  room, another one of a kind space to enjoy!  Remember to look up!
• You'll find more quality details, too -
  
  • Central vacuum
  • Alarm system
  • Sprinkler system
  • Central phone and cable panel
  • Digital demand water softener system with aerator
  • Reverse Osmosis water filter system under the sink
  • Surround sound system in the family room, whole house intercom and speakers on the lanai
  • Lots of recessed lighting
  • Low E glass dual pane insulated windows
  • Mahogany solid 8 ft entry doors and leaded glass at the front entry.  Other exterior doors are resin and won't rot, dent, or warp.
  • Concrete tie beam construction (solid poured concrete beam around the house)
  • High efficiency air conditioners
  • Separate child safety alarm system at pool access points
  • Gas water heater, 2 gas fireplaces, and gas pool heater
  • Ceiling fans and window coverings are included
  • The side-entry garage is over-sized, with a workshop area, storage cabinets, an attic ladder to more storage.
    
• This really is a Best Opportunity!  Listed under recent appraisal.
• $ 485,000