Big views across the lake to 12th fairway of the Heron golf course adorn this Rutenberg built home. This home features 4 bedroom plus office with large rooms volume ceilings and crown molding throughout. Executive office is complimented with built-in cabinetry and hardwood flooring. The Master suite boasts a large bath with new glass shower door, 2 walk-in closets and large sitting area overlooking the lanai and pool area. The Oaks, Sarasota's premier golf and country club, features two 18-hole championship golf courses, 12 HAR-TRU tennis courts maintained to tournament standards, 4 of which are lighted, bocce and pickle ball courts, a junior Olympic community pool, and a wide variety of dining, recreational and social offerings. Membership is required with homeownership.

$200,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Welcome to waterfront living on Longboat Key. This elevated canal front home (2800SF main living level and 5300SF total) with private elevator offers an exceptional combination of spaciousness, tranquility, tropical living and rental income potential. Situated in the sought-after neighborhood of Sleepy Lagoon with its own deeded private beach access, this 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom canal front residence offers ample space for families and gatherings, direct access to a sparkling canal for kayaking, fishing and boating (no fixed bridges to the Gulf) plus a caged lap pool with outside bathroom access, presenting a wonderful opportunity to embrace the coastal lifestyle. This home spans two levels of living and an open floor plan, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living spaces. The main living area is on the upper level and features ample space for entertaining, large sunny windows overlooking the canal, French Doors to a screened lanai, split bedroom plan, wood burning fireplace and vaulted ceilings, creating a spacious and inviting feel to the home. Easy to maintain tile floors (no carpet) flow throughout the main living space, complementing the coastal color palette and the overall easy, streamlined aesthetic. The large eat-in kitchen offers custom cabinetry with crown moulding, pull-outs, granite countertops and stainless appliances. Whether entertaining guests or preparing a quiet meal for two, this well equipped kitchen with separate dining room provides the perfect setting for any occasion. The well-appointed primary bedroom features vaulted ceilings, direct access to the waterfront lanai, canal views, and en-suite bathroom, complete with a granite topped double bowl vanity, soaking tub, and generously sized separate shower. Imagine being surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and manatees playing in the canal just outside your bedroom windows. Life doesn't get much better than this. Nestled on the other side of the home are two additional bedrooms, each with beautifully updated ensuite bathrooms including marble topped vanities, perfect for the ultimate in luxury and privacy. The first ensuite guest bedroom is cheery and bright. It is an inviting place with its built-in Murphy Bed or can be a perfect home office with its built-in shelving and desk. The second ensuite guest bedroom offers serene canal views plus direct access to a waterfront lanai, ideal for a morning coffee surrounded by nature. For easy everyday living, there's a generously sized laundry room conveniently placed on the main living level. Extra special is a large bonus room tucked on the first floor of the home. With an additional 2500+/- SF, this space is finished with easy to maintain tinted and polished concrete floors and is ensconced by floor to ceiling sliders that open to an expansive lanai, the caged lap pool with euro style pool bath, Trex decking down to the private dock (can accomodate approx. 30' boat) and sparkling canal waters. This versatile retreat is a blank canvas for the new Owner, from a home office with inspirational views to a cozy entertainment lounge for movie nights or spirited gatherings. Additional highlights include 2 garages, lush landscaping, and easy deeded access to the Gulf beaches. This dream home with worry-free raised living also generates great rental income to offset expenses, earning $44,000 for the 2023 winter season with 9 more months available for Owner use or more rentals!

This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home is the perfect place to vacation where you live. Situated on Siesta Key, this West Indies style home is a tropical retreat; and, with four en-suite bedrooms, is large enough for you and your guests. The main level boasts a soaring foyer. As you enter you will be delighted by the warmth of the refinished hard wood floor, and the light space that welcomes you home. The living room features a high ceiling, a dual sided ceiling fan and high windows flooding the room with filtered sunshine. The cozy gas fireplace makes this the perfect spot to gather with friends on a lovely cool Florida evening. The formal dining room has tray ceilings. The spacious center Island gourmet kitchen, with new gas cooktop, features slab granite counters, stainless appliances, wine cooler and a chef’s desk. Walk upstairs or take the elevator to the master suite. This space, with three walk-in closets, a wet bar, and balcony overlooking the lush back yard is a tranquil sanctuary. Imagine retreating here after a day on the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach. Luxuriate and recharge in the master bath with granite, travertine, 7 head shower, and soaking tub. Step outside and you will find the outdoors are as compelling as the inside. Beautifully designed with a large, heated swim-spa, this is the perfect place to end another gorgeous day in Paradise. Meticulously maintained, and built to high standards, this home has impact windows all around, a full house fire extinguishing system and top of the line finishes. The oversized garage has room for 2-3 cars, a work area, and offers plenty of storage. Located just minutes from the beach, the proximity to downtown Sarasota makes it easy to take advantage of all the dining, shopping, cultural and recreational offerings of the area. This unique home is an incredible find for those who want to live a distinguished Gulf Coast lifestyle!

This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home in The Oaks Bayside has been continuously updated and redecorated over the past several years, making it a pristine, elegant showcase. This is the perfect home for the refined country club lifestyle you seek to live. As you enter the new paver circular driveway, with three car side entry garage, it is evident how special this house is. Ideally situated on a private lot that backs to the Eagle Preserve, the front exterior immediately attracts you and draws you in. As soon as you enter you will be impressed with the decorated interior, from custom paint to new wood floors everything is carefully crafted to combine elegance and warmth. A 2020 redecoration/upgrade project, at a cost of just under $200,000, includes new lighting fixtures and new ceiling fans (inside and out), the addition of wainscoting in the foyer, dining room and powder room, custom drapes, Gracie wallpaper in the foyer and NEW SECURITY SYSTEM, POOL GATES, SCOTSMAN ICE MAKER AND WINE COOLER, as well as an audio-visual upgrade to include speakers in the living room and porch and surround sound in the living room. Large windows and glass doors, two fireplaces and custom lighting keep the interior light and bright, day and night. And speaking of night, stepping out onto the paver patio at twilight is truly a lovely experience. The open-air pool WITH NEW HEATER and spa looks out onto gorgeous grounds WITH COMPLETELY NEW LANDSCAPING, accented by beautiful NEW exterior lighting. Sit and enjoy a perfect Florida evening, as the sunset paints the sky in the west. Back inside you will be thrilled by everything you see, including a master suite with walk-in closet and new carpet, marble steam shower w/6 heads, wood vanities with granite counters, and the relaxing view of the private walled garden from the master bathtub. There is so much more to love about this house, including rebuilt chimneys, new insulation in the house and garage, whole house water filtration system and a new roof in 2019, you absolutely must explore it and see all the ways this is the personification of your dream home on Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast. The Bayside of The Oaks has a community dock, gazebo and reflecting pool. Clubside you will find two championship golf courses, 12 HAR-TRU tennis courts (4 lighted), pickleball and croquet courts, a junior Olympic community pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and a wide variety of dining and social options. Club membership is required with homeownership.

WEST OF THE TRAIL - Discover the embodiment of modern living and entertaining in this large Southside Village 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with an open downstairs floor plan, laundry room, walk-in pantry, and office/den/playroom area. An oversized guest bedroom upstairs can be used as a family room, den, or office. For your outdoor enjoyment, there is a lovely heated resort-style pool and spa with a unique built in twinkle light cage, and an outdoor kitchen with a built-in gas grill and granite countertop. Built in 2015, The home is located just one block from Southside Village’s shops and restaurants (including Libby’s Neighborhood Brasserie, Origin Craft Beer & Pizza, Meliora, Veronica Fish & Oyster, Figaro Bistro and Morton’s Gourmet Market), and is a short drive to downtown Sarasota and beautiful beaches. The prime location ensures convenience and easy access to all that Sarasota has to offer. The first floor open floor plan includes a half bath, an eat-in kitchen with a beautiful L-shaped quartz countertop / breakfast bar, Bosch refrigerator/freezer, tons of cabinets, and a walk-in pantry. The laundry room has a new LG washer and dryer, built-in storage cabinets and a quartz countertop workspace. The downstairs office can also be a den, exercise room, art room or playroom, etc. The primary bedroom suite is located upstairs and includes 2 walk-in closets and a large ensuite bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower, a soaking tub and a Caesarstone countertop with 2 sinks and ample cabinets for storage. Additional upgrades include new hot water heater, Variable speed Trane HVAC, Nest Doorbell, and motion sensitive lights/cameras. The interior and exterior have been freshly painted and the landscaping has been thoughtfully designed for ultra-low maintenance, ensuring minimal care. Whether you’re looking for a serene retreat or a place to host gatherings, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, convenience and modern living.

PRIVACY ABOUNDS IN THIS COMPLETELY UPDATED HOME W/NEWER ROOF located behind the gates of The Oaks Bayside. This custom-built 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with enormous office/den is the personification of a Sarasota dream come true! And it is move in ready and waiting for you! Situated on a private cul-de-sac, the first glimpse of this home, down a long pavered driveway, will beckon you to come explore all it has to offer. As soon as you enter you will know that you have found something incredibly special. The high attention to detail is apparent immediately, and you will find that it is carried throughout every room in this beautiful house. As you explore the interior you will be delighted by crown moldings at the base of the 11-foot ceilings, tray ceilings with subtle backlighting, recessed LED lighting, travertine floors, numerous large windows that flood the rooms with natural light, and 8-foot doors. The kitchen, with custom wood cabinets, granite counter tops and high-end appliances will bring joy to the home chef. You will find everything you need to create gourmet meals, and a formal dining room to serve them in. The master suite is huge and features a luxurious bath. The split floor plan ensures room and privacy for all, as the two guest bedrooms are on the other side of the house, and both are en-suite. There is so much to love inside this home, and you will be just as delighted when you step outside into the screened lanai. This lovely area has a large pavered deck around the heated pool and spa, a big, covered area for those times when you desire some shade, and this spot enjoys the luxury of extreme privacy. Meticulously maintained, this home has been completely updated over the years. The roof is less than 10 years old. The HVAC system was completely replaced, including the duct work. Add to a side entry 2 car garage, manicured landscaping, and so many other details too numerous to mention, and you have the perfect home to live an enviable country club lifestyle on Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast. The Oaks Club, Sarasota’s premier country club, has 2 championship golf courses, 12 HAR-TRU tennis courts (4 lighted), 4 new pickle ball courts, a state-of-the-art WellFit center, and a celebrated social calendar. Club membership is required with homeownership.

Under contract-accepting backup offers. SUBSTANTIAL PRICE IMPROVEMENT $150,000.00 Location,Location,location, Walk to the Village!!! This Key West Style house needs some love and TLC to make it the most unique home on Siesta Key. IT IS ONE OF THE LOWEST PRICED CANAL FRONT HOMES AND ONE OF THE LOWEST PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT HOMES ON THE ISLAND. Welcome to living your perfect Siesta Key lifestyle. Enjoy living in paradise in this one of a kind beautiful Key West style spacious 2,722 square foot bright and cheerful two-story home. This home features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms plus 2 additional multi-purpose rooms with closets that can be used as bedrooms, an office, craft room or a work out room. Located in the heart of Siesta Key, this property boasts a classic front porch and two ornate upper front and back verandas where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, glass of wine or cozy up with a good book! As you enter through the front door, a welcoming living room sets the tone with real hardwood floors throughout leading to a spacious light filled open concept Family Room /Dining Room and Kitchen combination – a perfect layout for comfortable family living and seamless entertaining with double sliding glass doors leading out to the pool deck and canal. Nestled in the heart of Siesta Key, this home offers not just a residence but a lifestyle. Walk or bike to the world-famous Siesta Beach, known for its powdery quartz sands and breathtaking sunsets. This home is one of the closest canal front homes to the heart of the Siesta Key Village while still being in a neighborhood. A short 5 minute walk to great shops, restaurants and beautiful beaches without worrying about driving or parking.... Enjoy the Florida lifestyle with a private heated pool and a spill over spa, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. A private dock and 10,000 lb boat lift provide easy access to the sparkling waters of the gulf or intra-coastal. This home is perfect for your primary or vacation home, also a great investment property available for short-term rentals, with a minimum stay of one month with plenty of space to sleep an entire extended family. Don't miss the chance to make this Key West-style haven your own. Whether you envision lazy afternoons by the pool, enjoying the sea breeze from the upper decks, or embarking on nautical adventures from your private dock and boat lift, this home offers the perfect canvas for your coastal dream lifestyle. Welcome home to Siesta Key paradise!

Welcome to Queens Harbour, a maintenance-free community consisting of 102 single family homes, located behind the gates of Longboat Key's Bay Isles. This Taylor Woodrow custom-built home is spacious and comfortable. A bright open floorplan with soaring ceilings, four bedrooms,4 private bathrooms and a den. The light filled kitchen includes a breakfast nook that can accommodate a larger table and offers views of the pool through the aquarium windows. In keeping with a split plan design, the spacious ground floor primary suite including his and hers closets, dual sinks, bathtub, and walk-in shower, is located to the left front corner of the home. Accessible through a set of French Doors is the den/office complete with a built-in desk and bar. A private guest wing, half bath and laundry room are also found on the ground floor. On the second floor you will find a loft area flanked by two bedrooms. The covered outdoor seating area, pool and spa are easily accessed through 3 different sets of sliding glass doors. Home ownership includes membership to the private Bay Isles Beach Club, granting members deeded access to the beach and lovely waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Optional memberships available to the Longboat Key Club, offering golf, tennis, fitness and even a Marina. All of this in close proximity to the Bay Isles shopping center and just a short drive to the shops and restaurants of St. Armand's Circle.