When you walk through the front door of this Bruce Williams Southport great room floor plan you will immediately be impressed by the height of the vaulted ceiling‘s in the gathering area. The dining room offers double tray ceilings and triple crown molding with tons of light. While offering a formal space its openness allows for casual movement amongst the rest of the living areas. Entertaining family and friends will be a pleasure on your oversized travertine pavered lanai with heated saltwater pool and spa, you will loving hanging out at your built-in granite bar & outdoor kitchen with natural gas grill and beverage chiller…the caged lanai features lots of covered space and several seating areas along with tropical landscape that really set the Florida scene! Gourmet kitchen with wooden cabinets 42” uppers that bump and stagger, SS appliances, newer granite, large pantry and breakfast nook with aquarium glass window that overlooks the pool/lanai. Wet bar has been added with granite countertops, built-in wine cooler, additional matching cabinetry for storage…Bonus room in the rear of the home is currently being used as an office but could easily be a fourth bedroom. Pool bath also serves as your guest bathroom. Primary suite offers 2 walk-in closets, tons of custom mouldings, sliders that access the lanai and an amazing bathroom remodel in '19 with all new cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, shower tile and freestanding soaking tub. Roof was replaced in '21, hot water tank in '20, HVAC '18. This Tuscan inspired treasure was lovingly designed and built for the original owner to last… You will see the quality in the details.
Tons of extras, including plantation shutters on every window, crown molding, paver driveway and walkway, exterior recently painted, plumbed for gas or electric appliances, extra storage in the garage.
University Place is a conveniently-located gated community with 2 large resort-style heated pools, heated spa, 2 poolside outdoor kitchens equipped w/large screen tvs & gas grills, fitness center, nature trails, tennis courts and a newly renovated playground, several large lakes stocked for recreational fishing. Excellent location close to the UTC Mall, Benderson Park, Whole Foods, Fresh Market countless shopping & dining options. Only a short drive to downtown Sarasota, Bradenton, St Armand's Circle, Lido Key, Longboat Key #2 Beach in the US Siesta Key, the list goes on!