Under contract-accepting backup offers. Looking for the perfect home to hold your larger-than-life family, friends, and hobbies? This is it! Breathing space galore for brilliant bookworms, exquisite entertainers, and avid collectors! This warm Country Lakes home has it all, in a rambling, family-friendly layout! Soaring ceilings in the library, great room, and an added bonus den all open to a central screened lanai for easy gathering. Throw open the doors and windows and enjoy dancing sunlight and warm breezes. The stunning MCM-inspired library will inspire you to finally write that novel you’ve been working on! The kitchen and open-concept great room are the heart of the home and a natural gathering place. Cook, grill, and entertain effortlessly in the spacious, inviting kitchen featuring a handy pass-through to the lanai for margaritas! Start your day in the sunny breakfast nook or host a larger group in the formal dining room. The sprawling master suite offers a two-room, his-and-her style marble bathroom that has been beautifully renovated for a relaxed, spa-like experience. Never worry about organization again with the four master closets, including two walk-in closets. Turn the sunny, private bonus den into your craft room, workout space, or office. Guests will love the spacious, serene rooms and easy access to everything Sarasota has to offer within an easy drive! World-famous sugar-sand beaches, top-notch shopping at UTC (only 5 minutes away), nearby culture and entertainment (Ringling Museum, Mote Aquarium, Asolo Theater, etc.) and most importantly, a sea of delightful restaurants for every palate. Situated on a larger, leafy lot in Country Lakes, a well-established neighborhood near everything! Country Lakes is located in Palm-Aire Country Club; residents may join the optional country club with additional fees for 4 different kinds of membership plans. Palm-Aire Country Club boasts a 36-hole golf course, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, Olympic-size heated pool, fitness center, & clubhouse. Hop on a plane at SRQ (only 10 minutes away) for last-minute weekend getaways with friends. It’s high time you live your dream! This home is big on space, style, and lifestyle. Come make it your own before someone else does!