Seasonal and short term rental This gated beauty is IMPRESSIVE. It's easy to see why this home is an overall Parade of Homes winner! Five bedrooms and four and one half bathrooms of spectacular architecture filled with natural light. The great room has soaring beamed ceilings, built around a massive fireplace and open to the kitchen for easy family time and entertaining. The kitchen boasts solid wooden cabinetry topped with slab granite counters with breakfast bar on huge island. You'll be pleased with a custom backsplash, professional Viking stainless steel appliances, and a water filtration system with softener. The master bedroom is on the main floor with two large closets, en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, garden tub, water closet and walk in shower. There is also a 2nd bedroom on the main floor with attached full bathroom. Upstairs you'll find a large loft style family room with big screen TV, three more bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a sun deck overlooking the heated pool and outdoor entertainment space. The flooring is all solid surface-tile, and Brazilian wood flooring so NO CARPETING. The outdoor entertainment area is built around a large pool with fountains, covered seating area with fire pit and summer kitchen with al 'fresco' dining options, fireplace and lush landscaping with privacy fencing. This wonderful home is very close to Siesta Key, the #1 beach in the country, fine and casual dining, shopping, and downtown Sarasota with the opera, theater, and museums. There is garage parking for one vehicle and an electric car charging station. Now rented thru Dec 5, 2024. Call today for your next vacation!