5694 Country Lakes Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243

Gorgeously renovated lakefront home with an eagle nest in the Norfolk pine out back! Amazing natural light, split plan layout with 3 large ensuite bedrooms & seamless integration of the inside to outside for true Florida living are a few favorites to instantly love. Custom, spacious kitchen designed for a chef with induction stove, granite, center island with storage for all the things, smooth close cabinetry, wine bar, coffee station & integrated dining room for entertaining or helping with homework & crafts while prepping dinner. Family room with wood burning fireplace overlooks the pool, garden & lake. The large picture window in the living room peeks into the precisely maintained & mature Florida-friendly ground orchids, succulents & cacti. Each bedroom offers large closets, private baths & exterior access--could work very well for multi-generational living. Huge master suite with long lake views, soaking tub, dressing area, dual walk-in closets, large sliders to pool patio & side door access to private, hot water & rainfall outdoor shower…. Courtyard-framed, oversized pool patio with 15x39 shaded under roof & 15x30 saltwater pool with both an electric heater & solar heater to maximize energy efficiency. Greenthumb enthusiasts will love the garden center with sink & storage at side exterior of garage--and the blank slate raised garden bed waiting for your herbs & veggies seedlings. Low HOA fees, no CDD fee & flood zone X for extra savings! Nearby, the beloved Palm Aire Country Club (optional) offers brunch, two golf courses, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, junior Olympic pool & 30k sf clubhouse for fun, community & friendship. Centrally located between Lido & Anna Maria Island beaches, both downtown Sarasota & Bradenton, & the best of what both counties have to offer. Close to the shops at UTC, outdoor dining at Lakewood Ranch Mainstreet, SRQ Airport & I-75. No carpet to replace! A truly move-in ready sanctuary just waiting for you….