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Want a Million Dollar View? Check out this gorgeous Lake Preserve/Conservatory View in Fairway Lakes at PALM AIRE! A grassy park space in the front coupled with great curb appeal and a paver drive welcome you as you arrive at this beautiful 3/2 POOL home with just under 1800 square feet. High ceilings complimented by 8' sliders transom windows and crown molding greet you at your dedicated foyer with stunning views of the lake/conservatory vistas also viewable from the living room, dining room, kitchen and primary bedroom. The kitchen has plenty of natural light, newer tile flooring, new/newer stainless steel appliances including a new BOSH...

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Posted on 08/03/2024

Another Property Sold - 4481 Atwood Cay Circle 16, Sarasota, FL 34233

CENTER GATE ESTATES VILLAGE - 55+ COURTYARD Villa community conveniently located to everything! This home has a new roof, hurricane window panels plus a wind rated garage door facilitating lower insurance costs! Need space? This nearly 2000 square foot home comes with 3 bedrooms, two baths, formal living and dining rooms, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar, Great room with cathedral ceilings, indoor laundry room with matching GE Washer/Dryer Suite and a wash tub. There is a Screened and covered lanai off the great room in addition to a HUGE private courtyard plus a 2 car garage. This home has been replumbed, the roof was replaced in...

Posted on 07/24/2024

Another Property Sold - 1520 Lakeside Way 147, Sarasota, FL 34232

Glen Oaks Ridge - 55+ A French Provincial style (Updated) END UNIT Villa. This home has over 1500 square feet that includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms both bathrooms have been updated, Living room, dining room, den/study, Florida room plus a large laundry/utility room and it has a private driveway/carport not shared with others. Wait till you see this Beautifully updated kitchen that includes the removal of two walls to open it up, adding a breakfast bar, all new cabinetry, stone counters and back splash. No carpet here...tile floors throughout plus updated lighting and crown molding. Out front you have a newly screened front porch, a...

Posted on 07/24/2024

2448 Clubhouse Drive 103, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $189,000!

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. FOREST LAKES VILLAGE... a 55+ MAINTENANCE FREE Condo FOR SALE with NO STAIRS to this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom condo that comes with YOUR RESERVED COVERED PARKING SPACE by your front door AND located in the POOL and amenity courtyard! Close to shopping AND NEXT TO LEGACY TRAIL plus across the street from SEVERAL (12) RESTAURANTS! No carpet here...this home has ceramic tile and engineered wood flooring. You will love the VISTAS of the COURTYARD & YEAR ROUND HEATED POOL area outside your back door. Complete with a rear patio/covered lanai and a small STORAGE room. Come enjoy this ACTIVE...

Posted on 07/23/2024

4300 Timberline Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293 now has a new price of $649,000!

This POOL HOME's IMPRESSIVE CURB APPEAL is accented by great architectural features a circular driveway on a large corner lot with well designed landscaping and as a bonus, a side load garage. High ceilings accent this 2400 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with lots of updates and upgrades! Start with replacement impact-hurricane windows and sliders, newer beautiful flooring throughout the entire home, ROOF REPLACED in 2016 along with PLUMBING, HVAC 2017, Solar pool and solar hot water tank 2017. Your newly Updated kitchen includes a breakfast bar\Island, stainless steel suite of appliances, quartz counters over new cabinetry with soft...

Posted on 07/23/2024

3824 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $649,000!

URBAN CONTEMPORARY & PRIVATE END Unit COURTYARD POOL VILLA in GLEN OAKS MANOR! Welcome to the former abode of a well known Sarasota philanthropist couple, where their unique design, style and Eclectic formation delivers a truly unique experience! This home lends to entertaining with it's easy living lifestyle while sporting nearly 1850 square feet of living space, a sizable indoor Koi pond with waterfall with fountain features, PLUS a private outdoor pool with a brand new solar heater. The large covered front porch and a cozy Lapa greet you as you enter YOUR designated foyer with instant swagger from the full wall, glass brick...

Posted on 07/18/2024

2448 Clubhouse Drive 103, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $198,000!

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. FOREST LAKES VILLAGE... a 55+ MAINTENANCE FREE Condo FOR SALE with NO STAIRS to this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom condo that comes with YOUR RESERVED COVERED PARKING SPACE by your front door AND located in the POOL and amenity courtyard! Close to shopping AND NEXT TO LEGACY TRAIL plus across the street from SEVERAL (12) RESTAURANTS! No carpet here...this home has ceramic tile and engineered wood flooring. You will love the VISTAS of the COURTYARD & YEAR ROUND HEATED POOL area outside your back door. Complete with a rear patio/covered lanai and a small STORAGE room. Come enjoy this ACTIVE...

Posted on 07/15/2024

Another Property Sold - 3726 Glen Oaks Manor Drive 67, Sarasota, FL 34232

URBAN CONTEMPORARY...RARELY AVAILABLE END UNIT COURTYARD POOL HOME with PARK & LAKE VIEW located in GLEN OAKS MANOR ... You will love this community as it is built inside its own park with lakes, gazebos, walking trails, park benches, fishing and biking. We are a super dog-friendly niche community with a well-maintained emphasis on canopy Live Oak trees & appealing landscaping. ARRIVE HOME to this stunning Florida Chalet as the OPEN FLOOR PLAN and engineered (reclaimed) hardwood flooring sets the stage for a truly Zen experience. Your recently renovated home pulls the common areas together to enjoy the Lounge area, oversized kitchen...