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3 Reasons to refinance your home

Posted on 02/18/2024

At some point, numerous homeowners ask themselves, “Should...

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Posted on 03/29/2024

3726 Glen Oaks Manor Drive 67, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $635,000!

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...

Another Property Sold - 4570 Cancello Grande Avenue 501, Venice, FL 34293

Posted on 03/29/2024

MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT to $349,000: What a wonderful Mediterranean paired (end unit) Villa located on a lakefront lot in the exceptionally impressive gated community of Venetia and only one building away from the inviting community pool. There are plenty of windows to let the sunshine in and take in the scenic vistas of the lake and nature preserve. Your new villa has a (split plan) 2 bedrooms, 2 bath floor plan that includes a separate den/study/tv room, living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, a screened lanai, indoor laundry room, two car garage with a paver drive. Updates include Modern and stylish ceramic tile plank flooring...

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3824 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

Posted on 03/15/2024

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 & fountain features, PLUS a private outdoor pool. 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 architectural feature. Guests are...

Another Property Sold - 1330 Glen Oaks Drive E 368D, Sarasota, FL 34232

Posted on 03/09/2024

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!...55+ Amenity Rich Glen Oaks Condos...Next door to the NEW BOBBY JONES GOLF COURSE and PUBLIC PARK with biking and walking paths. This RARELY available TOP FLOOR, END and CORNER UNIT, UPDATED condo and Sold BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED with views from three exterior walls to include nature and Bobby Jones Golf Course! Newer flooring throughout, Updated kitchen with quartz counters, Upgraded stainless steel suite of appliances, backsplash, deep well sink, soft close cabinetry doors and updated lighting and a closet pantry. Both bathrooms updated (one with a tub/shower and the other with a shower). Most windows have changed out to...

3617 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 now has a new price of $610,000!

Posted on 02/26/2024

PRIVATE COURTYARD POOL VILLA in Urban Contemporary GLEN OAKS MANOR ... ARRIVE HOME to this stunning French villa-chalet where an impressive front garden-courtyard and porch greets you as you step foot into this recently renovated home with cathedral ceilings, double crown and chair molding plus Plantation shutters. The living room, dining room, kitchen and family room are all ACCENTED by the sun drenched atrium with waterfall and Koi pond plus a full wall of glass focused on your courtyard vistas of the pool. The gourmet kitchen anchors this beautiful home with soft close, wood, dovetail cabinetry complete with pull out shelving, matching...