PLEASE VIEW BOTH VIRTUAL TOURS Rarely does a home this well-maintained and beautifully appointed become available. They say "a picture is worth a thousand words" but photos alone cannot capture the comfortable lifestyle that this home offers. Nestled on a dead end street in the renowned neighborhood of Whitfield Estates, this 5 bedroom house is exceptional in every way. Lushly landscaped and situated on Sara Bay Golf Course, it provides the privacy and serenity of living "off the grid." And yet, you are only minutes to both downtown Sarasota and Bradenton, the airport and I-75. Upon entering the home your eyes are drawn to the regal staircase and the adjacent family room. This level also includes a guest bedroom, guest bath, half bath, kitchen, dining room and formal living room. An inviting pool is accessed through sliding glass doors from both the dining and the living rooms and the area surrounding the pool is covered and perfect for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs there is a 16x12 bedroom, full bath, an alcove that is being utilized as an office and a 20x13 master bedroom with 10x10 master bath and both a 19x20 and 17x18 bedroom. All have spacious walk-in closets and plenty of storage room. The upper deck runs the length of the house, looking down into the pool below and is accessed by the master bedroom and the adjacent bedroom. The "French Style" kitchen is richly appointed with granite counter tops, a wood ceiling and a charming pantry. The dining room is large enough to accommodate a table for twelve and the living room has a wood burning fireplace. Please click on each photo to have more details about each room and photo. The pool area resembles a lagoon and a winding pathway leads out to the secluded backyard and further on to the golf course. The fenced side yard has a free standing shed and is a great playground for youngsters and pets. The two car garage is oversized with storage along the walls and there is also a carport with two spaces. Klipsch speakers are in the family room ceiling, the disposal was installed in 2020. The age of the roof is 8 years, the plumbing was updated in 2013, both A/C units are 2 years old, Electrical is 8, pool pump and pool light were replaced in 2020. There is a voluntary homeowner association that can be joined for $30.00 annually and allows owners to dine at the Sara Bay Country Club. Impeccably maintained and with so many more features, this is a home that must be seen to be fully appreciated.