5889 ANISE DR Sarasota, FL 34238

Welcome to the stunning Rockford III model featuring 4100 sq ft of living space with 4BR, 3.5BA plus an office/den, media room and a spacious 3 car garage overlooking a beautiful pond with a gorgeous protected nature preserve view located in the most sought after family friendly community of Arbor Lakes on Palmer Ranch. Once you enter the home you will be greeted by soaring ceilings, a beautiful wrought-iron staircase, an abundance of natural light and tile floors that draw your eyes out to the custom built salt-water pool completed with the perfect sun shelf for two and a relaxing waterfall to enjoy the beautiful west facing sunsets. The breathtaking gourmet chef’s kitchen is the centerpiece of this home boasting an oversized quartz island w/ seating for five, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking range with a range hood, double ovens, beautiful hardwood cabinetry and a spacious eat-in breakfast area with lake and preserve views. Just off the kitchen is your very own butler’s pantry with additional hardwood cabinetry with counter space, formal dining room with custom wainscoting and an office/den with classic french doors that is the ideal space for today’s work-from-home professional. The kitchen overlooks the great room showcasing a beautiful coffered ceiling, electric fireplace and sliding glass doors that lead you out to the covered extended screened in lanai that allows for the perfect indoor/outdoor entertaining area. The luxurious first floor primary suite offers disappearing sliding glass doors that overlook the refreshing pool, oversized closet with custom shelving, walk-in rainfall shower with frameless glass, large double vanities with beautiful countertops and cabinetry. As you walk up the beautiful hardwood wrought-iron staircase to the second level you will find an oversized loft used as a playroom that is complete with a wet bar, GE profile beverage refrigerator and cabinetry to store endless board games. Just off the loft is a large media room that allows you to relax and unwind to your favorite movies and shows. The second level includes 3 additional bedrooms with 2 full baths with one featuring an en-suite bathroom and oversized closet for additional storage. This home is a rarity with a full 3-car garage with attic storage and epoxy floors perfect for an extra vehicle, workshop w/ tools, or your very own golf cart to cruise down to the private dog park or amenity center. Beyond the screened-in pool and lanai, the generously sized backyard has been upgraded with a wrought iron fence, custom built treehouse, paver area with an outdoor shower, fire-pit, a secluded secure dog area w/ a radio signal electronic pet door and a beautiful green landscaped yard perfect for pets and children to run and play. The home also features custom travertine front porch and walkway, custom landscaping w/ beautiful timeless rocks, tankless water heater, inside wall pest control and no rear or front side neighbor. Arbor Lakes is gated at one of the two entrances and is located in the top rated school districts with low HOA and no CDD 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 themed playground, resort style heated pool and spa, splash park featuring a giant dumping bucket, volleyball, basketball, covered pavilion, private dog park, designated fishing areas and a gas fire pit for hours of endless fun.