$2,790,000

Enjoy a peaceful drive through tall pines, tropical palms and moss-covered oaks on your way to this stunning London Bay estate residence set privately on the 16th fairway of the prestigious Founders Club. While the exterior offers picturesque golf course and lake views, the interior is designed with an exceptional level of finishes, architectural details, volume ceiling heights, and chiseled-edge travertine flooring. The kitchen is the heart of this home featuring a large island with storage, stainless appliances, double oven gas range with decorative hood, solid wood cabinetry, and quartzite counters. Featuring formal and casual dining rooms, home is ideal for entertaining and offers a butler's prep room with sink, additional dishwasher and counter space. Indoor and outdoor living space blend seamlessly with disappearing sliders from great room to lanai featuring an outdoor kitchen and sparkling pool and spa. The split bedroom plan affords owners their privacy and all guest rooms a private bath. Those who work from home will appreciate the office with French door entry, wood flooring and dramatic tray ceiling. Additional home features include fenced-in dog run, impact glass, tile roof, water filtration and softener, custom closets in all bedrooms, plantation shutters throughout, slider access to lanai from bedroom four, gas fireplace in living room, wood-beamed ceiling in kitchen and great room, extra wide base and crown moldings throughout, drop zone with desk and storage cabinetry from garage, utility sink in laundry room, paver lanai and more. Founders club is a private gated community with optional club memberships including golf, tennis, fitness, dining and social. Conveniently located close to shopping and dining of downtown Sarasota, Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch, and University Town Center as well as medical facilities, cultural venues and beaches.