942 Virginia Dr., Sarasota, FL 34234

This elevated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath pool home sits on a spacious corner lot just one block from Sarasota Bay. A sturdy block ranch home with a newer hip roof and impact resistant, hurricane windows. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with engineered hardwood floors, a granite breakfast bar, and a kitchen equipped with a 4-burner gas range and walk-in pantry. Two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath, and a large utility room. The owner's suite features dual walk-in closets, a reading nook, with views of the screened lanai and solar-heated saltwater pool. There's oversized two-car garage. The fenced backyard and covered patio create a private outdoor retreat perfect for entertaining. Around the home you'll find lots of meticulously maintained fruit trees and landscaping. Located minutes from Ringling College, downtown Sarasota, and the beaches, this home offers a rare combination of charm, space, and proximity to the bay without HOA restrictions.