Location: This property is a great combination of privacy and ease of access to downtown Sarasota, shopping, and I-75. Just 5 miles east of I-75, the property is near equestrian neighborhoods, ranches, farms, lakes, and a new branch library.

Description: Surrounded by pastures for your horses, this house is over 4200 square feet of luxury! The construction was planned with low maintenance in mind. Hardi Plank siding, Galvalume metal roofing, and Anderson windows are among the top quality products selected by the owners. In addition to the house, you will enjoy using the big barn and roomy barbecue pavillion.

Details:

• There are two owners' suites, one upstairs and one downstairs.
• The downstairs suite is large and sunny, with a big walk-in closet, corian counters, a separate soaking tub and shower, and tiled bathroom.
• The 4216 sq. ft. are filled with upgrades!
• 2361 sq. ft. downstairs and 1855 sq. ft. upstairs.
• An open veranda across the front of the house.
• Screened lanais upstairs and downstairs in back, perfect for rocking chairs!
• The 18 x 21' living room has light oak Hartco wood floors and a ventless gas fireplace.
• The open, gracious 19 x 14' dining room has tasteful columns, a bright bay window, and handmade dentil moldings.
• The powder room has gold-plated fixtures and an antique furniture sink cabinet.
• A spacious 22 x 19' family room upstairs features built-ins and book shelves, as well as a window seat with a view to the woods behind the house for nature-watchers! Both upstairs bedrooms have their own porches.
• The upstairs owners' suite is 28 x 15' and includes a large sitting area, a wall of storage closets, and 2 large walk-in clothes closets. The bathroom has travertine marble floors, a separate Roman shower and jetted tub, and special non-fog mirrors.
• Other features include insulation between rooms, moisture barriers, security system with motion detectors, three air conditioners, silk shades and dimmer switches.
• Gigantic laundry room with plenty of Ray Routh cabinets and its own full bathroom.
• Three-car garage with attic access for additional storage.
• Large barn with 5 stalls that could hold 10 stalls.
• Tool room/workshop, big storage area for tractors, RVs, etc.
• Fenced and cross-fenced pastures with water and electricity.
• Scenic pond with beautiful water lilies attracts wildlife and affords a peaceful view.