$799,000

Situated on a spectacular lakefront lot in the tranquil community of Oakleaf, centrally located in Sarasota, this home is surrounded by lush, well-manicured landscaping. With 2,515 square feet of living space, this home features three bedrooms plus den, three full baths, and an over-sized lanai with heated pool and spa. Enter through the leaded glass double doors into the gracious open floorplan with well-defined areas that flow easily for entertaining. Formal meals can be enjoyed in the dining room and conversations can be had in the formal living room with large pocket sliding glass doors to the lanai. An open floor plan leads into the kitchen and spacious family room. The high-end updated kitchen features Kraftmaid cabinetry; Iron Red granite countertops and backsplash; state-of-the-art stainless appliances, Wolf 6-burner gas range with griddle, Broan Elite range hood, french door refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher; modern pendant lights, under and above cabinet lighting and a pocket door leading to the large walk-in pantry. The breakfast nook with aquarium window overlooking the lanai is perfect for casual meals. Pocket sliding glass doors in the family room allow an abundance of natural light. Retreat to the generous master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, sitting area, sliding glass doors to the lanai and a large walk-in closet. The en-suite bath offers plenty of space with floor-to-ceiling tiled walk-in shower, garden tub, double vanity and a separate water closet. A split floor plan is ideal with two additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the opposite side. The 3rd full bath provides easy access to and from the pool area. At the rear of the home, the private den is perfect for a home office, with a sliding glass door to the lanai and a large window overlooking the lake. The ambiance created by the tropical landscaping is terrific for lounging poolside, as well as, quiet evenings at home or entertaining family and friends. Additional attributes include ceramic tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, built-ins, tall ceilings, and unique New York magazine wallpaper. Oakleaf is a quiet, deed-restricted community of 80 homes with grand canopy tree-lined streets and low HOA fees with two lakes, playground, park, basketball, mini pickleball courts and sidewalks. Centrally located in the heart of Sarasota, close to top-rate schools and minutes to I-75, the Legacy Trail, shopping, dining, hospitals, cultural activities, entertainment, beaches, golf courses, and downtown Sarasota.