5930 Anise Drive Sarasota, FL 34238

Welcome home to this stunning Eden model nestled on a beautifully landscaped lot with gorgeous lake views in one of the most sought after family friendly communities of Arbor Lakes on Palmer Ranch. This exceptional 4-bed, 3.5 bath with a flex room, office and loft area offers 3,487 sqft of luxurious living space, completed w/ an impressive $100,000 of upgrades. In addition to the upgrades throughout, the backyard is highlighted w/ a custom heated 14x28 saltwater pool w/ a sundeck entrance and a sitting area perfect for entertaining, this home truly is an entertainer's paradise! Located in a community known for its highly rated schools, this home has been rezoned for the new state-of-the-art Skye Ranch School K-8 and is only 15 minutes to Pine View School for the gifted, offering exceptional educational opportunities. Once you enter the home you will be greeted with a beautifully laid out and stunning wood plank tile flooring that leads you straight to the heart of the home featuring a Gourmet Chef's kitchen with sliders opening up to the relaxing enclosed pool area. The kitchen features 42' cabinetry, a beautiful large kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven and microwave, under-cabinet lighting, a tile backsplash, and a convenient pantry w/ a designated eat-in kitchen space. The high ceilings and custom built-in fireplace w/ mantle on the media wall in the great room creates a cozy yet luxurious ambiance, perfect for hosting guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home. The downstairs has a designated dining room, flex space and office which makes working from home convenient w/ ample space. As you walk up the beautiful and timeless hardwood staircase to the second level you will find a generous sized loft area perfect for a children's playroom or additional living space. The second level includes a beautiful primary bedroom w/ an ensuite bathroom, 2 bedrooms w/ a Jack and Jill bath updated w/ vanity, mirror and shower doors and a guest bedroom with its own ensuite bath. The primary suite has been thoughtfully designed with a classic second level porch perfect for morning coffee or afternoon reading, en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, his and hers sinks and walk-in closets. After a long day of work or school, dive into relaxation with a custom heated 14x28 saltwater pool. The carefully designed pool area is equipped with a 400K BTU gas heater, two relaxing water bowl features with a 24 sheer descent waterfall, sundeck entrance with a built-in table, sitting area inside the pool and the outdoor kitchen is plumbed and ready to be designed and added. The pool area is the perfect summer retreat and great for entertaining all while being surrounded by newly added private landscaping enclosed with a new wrought iron fence w/ two gates perfect for children and pets to run and play while adding peace of mind. The home is equipped with alarms on the doors for the pool area, pest control system in walls and hurricane shutters fitted for the entire home. Arbor Lakes is gated at one of the two entrances and is located in the top rated school districts, low HOA and no CDD fees and is conveniently located to downtown, shopping, restaurants and is 15 minutes to the world famous white sandy beaches of Siesta Key. The fun-filled community includes a pirate playground, resort style pool, spa, splash park, volleyball, basketball, dog park, designated fishing areas and a gas fire pit for hours of endless fun.