Property Description

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Located in the charming Eaton Place neighborhood at the heart of University Park, this beautifully crafted Todd Johnston Stratford Model offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, set on an oversized lot with a private backyard showcasing serene water and wooded views. Eaton Place is known for its intimate feel and features two neighborhood parks with benches and a unique community Little Library, all just moments from the Country Club and all it has to offer.From the moment you enter, the home impresses with abundant natural light, soaring 10 foot+ ceilings, and elegant crown molding. The living and dining rooms feature pocketing sliding glass doors that open effortlessly to the expansive screened lanai and pool area, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for both entertaining and everyday living.The updated kitchen is both stylish and functional, offering stainless steel appliances, an induction cooktop, solid-surface countertops, and a breakfast area overlooking the family/great room, complete with a gas fireplace and custom built-in features.A thoughtfully designed split-bedroom floor plan provides comfort and privacy for family and guests alike. The expansive primary suite serves as a true retreat with a sitting area, a 3-sided picture window overlooking pool, direct lanai access and a generous walk-in closet.Outdoor living is exceptional. The travertine pool patio surrounds a gas-heated pool and is complemented by two covered seating areas and an electric awning for additional shade. Enjoy peaceful mornings and unforgettable evenings taking in spectacular sunsets and tranquil pond and wooded views. A new tile roof installed in 2018 adds lasting value and peace of mind.University Park Country Club is an award-winning, resident-owned gated community with 24 hour guard featuring 27 holes of four-star rated golf, 11 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, a fitness center, croquet, miles of tree-lined walking and biking paths, first-class dining, and an active calendar of social clubs and events. Enjoy the club amenities with a required minimum of a Social membership at University Park Country Club.Ideally located just four miles from downtown Sarasota, this home offers easy access to vibrant arts and culture, museums, fine dining, shopping, and top-tier healthcare. World-renowned beaches, Nathan Benderson Park, SRQ international airport, The Ringling Museum, St. Armands Circle, boating, and the shops and restaurants of University Town Center are all just minutes away.An exceptional opportunity to enjoy refined Florida living in one of Sarasota's most desirable communities.

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