1671 North DriveSarasota, FL 34239Sale Price: $1,325,000

Spacious 5-bedroom family home in a perfect Sarasota West of Trail location - a genuine gem in highly-cherished Cherokee Park. Nestled under the canopy of mature oak trees on 1/3 acre, the buyer will appreciate this home's ability to embrace family and friends. The formal living and dining rooms provide elegant spaces for entertaining. The heart and soul of this home is the very large, very open, very connected kitchen + family room + outdoor living + pool area. The kitchen features Wolf 6-burner gas range with convection oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Marvel under-counter beverage refrigerator, beautiful solid-wood cabinets with granite countertops, eat-in island and adjoining family dining area. Step down into the oversized, 28x17 family room with 8x8 alcove, stone feature wall and French doors to the pool. The entire living area has clean lines, sleek profiles and conveys a transitional aesthetic with contemporary flair. For privacy, this home has 5 bedrooms - 3 on the first floor and 2 on the second floor with exterior stairs and entry. Outside, the large heated pool/spa is surrounded by a brick paver deck to keep maintenance to a minimum. Gathering areas include a covered patio with outdoor kitchen, in-ground gas fire pit and pergola-covered lounge space. For added fun, a practice putting green is steps from the pool. Inside and out, the buyer will enjoy this home's uniqueness and livability, and will certainly treasure the location.