Location: Situated within 10 miles of the I-75 corridor outside of Sarasota, Florida, this deed-protected neighborhood of large parcels is horse-friendly and located next to a golfing community, with easy access to Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton.

Description: The peaceful privacy that draws people to this neighborhood makes it a wonderful equestrian neighborhood as well.  Wildlife and birds are abundant, so you'll enjoy the tranquil benefits of nature.  This finely detailed home features a golden oak coffered ceiling in the living room, fluted door casings, a solid oak floor, columned archways, and a fireplace with spiral travertine Corinthian columns, a hand-carved mantle, and Jerusalem stone hearth.  The 50-foot wraparound front porch is the perfect spot to spend balmy evenings or early mornings with your cup of coffee as you watch the world around you awaken.  The classic turret with gothic windows and gingerbread trim is sure to be the roost for a mockingbird's morning song! The private office/den could be a fourth bedroom, in addition to the office
that overlooks the living room.  The owner's bathroom includes an antique claw foot tub, 19" porcelain tile and dual sinks.  The kitchen has a view over the living room and features custom cherry cabinetry with granite counters and a 7' x 7' butlers' pantry.  Additional pluses include the 3-car garage, an abundance of storage space, dual zone air conditioning, satellite dish, and an ADT monitored security system.  This beautifully designed custom home is well-crafted and energy efficient.

Statistics:

• Over 3,000 square feet of air conditioned living space, and over 4,600 square feel over all.
• Three or 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms
• Garage space for 3 cars, or use part of the space as a workshop.  Generous storage space above.
• 50 ft. front porch for rocking chairs and greeting neighbors, and a screened porch in the rear with a hot tub for relaxing
• Crystal chandeliers, Stained glass Tiffany lights and sconces, 19' porcelain tile floors throughout the dining room, kitchen, butlers' pantry, laundry room, guest and master bathrooms.
• The owners' suite includes 2 walk-in closets, a 6' antique claw foot tub with feet dipped in gold and gold fixtures, plus a walk-in shower with porcelain tile walls and tumbled marble floor.
• The office features natural oak shelving running continuously around the perimeter close to the ceiling.
• All interior doors are oak with oak trim and have French lever handles.
• The attic has 256 square feet of floor space.
• A side-entry garage has space for 3 vehicles and abundant storage
• Exterior walls have R-19 insulation, with R-30 between floors and in attic space.  Interior walls are also insulated.
• Radiant Barrier in the attic, including the garages.
• Brick entry columns were prepared for remote gates and intercom.  Stone lions watch over the grounds, with its 50+ oak trees, maple trees, lemon lime tree, and blackberries.
• The living room is 20' x 20' and is situated beside the 11' x 12' kitchen.
• The owner's suite is 14' x 17'
• Guest bedrooms are 14' x 15', 12' x 16', and 10' x 19'.
• The dining room is a generous size, 14' x 15'
• The office overlooks the living room.
• The laundry room includes a new high quality Maytag Neptune TL washer and dryer to save you time and money.
• Built in 2000
• $ 575,000