8334 Abingdon Ct., University Park, FL 34201

This better-than-new, elegant University Park Country Club retreat is designed for today's living. The gracious home seamlessly moves from the beautifully appointed inside to an ideal outdoor setting, complete with travertine-tiled lanai and saltwater pool and spa in a picturesque lake setting. Among this home's many features are grand 8-foot glass entry doors with crescent transom, dramatic triple-tray ceilings in dining room, double-tray ceilings in great room and master bedroom, gas fireplace, extensive crown molding, plantation shutters, whole-house sound system, great room and third bedroom built-ins, as well as an extended master with sitting area and custom closets. Cook's kitchen includes pecan-glazed wood cabinetry, granite counters, gas stove, double ovens and wine cooler. This meticulously maintained home is located on a cul-de-sac and offers a sophisticated neutral palate. University Park is an award-winning, gated, country club community known for its natural preservation and for providing flexible memberships from social to full golf. Voted Best of the Best by Sarasota Magazine for 18 years running, the club features 27 holes of championship golf, 11 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center and lovely restaurant facilities. Kenwood neighborhood includes an exclusive pool for its owners. Only minutes to Sarasota and its award-winning beaches and the new UTC mall for marvelous shopping and dining experiences.