7031 Stanhope Pl., University Park, FL 34201

This is a beautifully designed two-story home with over $250,000 of updates/renovations in 2012. If you dream of soothing water views, sunrises and sunsets reflected in the shimmering water, this 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath, lakefront home is for you. The main level has a formal living room with raised hearth fossil stone gas fireplace and polished, honed and split faced marble surround; formal dining room; ensuite master bedroom; kitchen with wood raised panel, stepped and roped cabinetry, stainless appliances, gas cooktop, granite counters, stone backsplashes, stacked stone serving counter and breakfast café; office; family room; guest bedroom and bath; and laundry room. Upstairs are two bedrooms; bath; media/recreation room plus work/study station and storage room. A balcony overlooks the lake and pool. The brick-pavered lanai features a multi-tiered heated pool/spa with water features, outdoor grill and pool bath. Other features include wood and travertine floors; trey ceilings; 5.25” crown and baseboard moldings; newer vanities with granite tops in the baths; 16-seer Trane HVAC units with germicidal ultra violet light; central vacuum; 75-gallon water heater; newer glass sliders; pool cage screening; pool heater; newer interior/exterior paint; landscaping and accent lighting. Located in University Park Country Club with 27 holes championship golf course and 11 tennis courts, it is in close proximity to downtown Sarasota, beaches.