2181 Dog Kennel RoadSarasota, FL 34240Sale Price: $2,600,000

10 ACRES! Once in a lifetime opportunity: This incredible location includes a 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with huge bonus room, office/den, pool, spacious 3 car garage, Metal horse barn, A metal overhang with plenty of grazing space, oaks, pines and a scenic pond all in the heart of Lakewood Ranch. No HOA, no deed restrictions or CDD fees. Located between Fruitville and University off Lorraine Road just a gallop South of the Polo Fields. This property gives you space, location and control. This custom masonry home was built by Jonas Yoder Construction in 2014. The expansive primary suite boasts French doors opening to the pool/lanai, separate walk-in closets with built-ins, a luxurious bath retreat with dual sinks, large walk-in shower with 2 separate shower heads and a soaking tub. On the opposite side of the home, the guest suite has an ensuite bath, providing privacy that is often missing for guests. The 3rd bedroom also has access to its own bathroom and is tucked towards the back of the home offering added privacy. The home features high ceilings: bedrooms 10' w/higher trays, great room & kitchen at 12' w/higher trays (up to 14'). Tray ceilings have crown molding. Interior walls have sound-batting for noise reduction and custom plantation shutters throughout. Work from home in the private office or enjoy movies/mingle in the bonus entertainment room. The laundry/mudroom opens to the breezeway leading to the expansive 3 car garage, plenty of space for toys or equip as the perfect workshop. Perfect for multigenerational living, the bonus room could easily serve as a 4th bedroom. The kitchen is a chef's delight complete with granite counters, bar-top seating, glass tile backsplash, Sarasota Cabinetry featuring soft-closure, multiple pullouts and ample storage. The breakfast nook is located off the kitchen's East end, formal dining room is just off the West end. The kitchen also provides direct access and sight lines to the Great Room which opens to the covered lanai via fully pocketed sliders. The lanai offers a built-in grill, sink and refrigerator with access to the heated saltwater pool/spa. The home has luxury vinyl plank in common areas, PGT impact windows and doors plus a standby generator with 250-gallon propane tank for backup power. The electric is 300 amps pulled to the house with 100 amps going to the 3-car garage, which could be used for a future addition, adding power for an electric vehicle or to provide for other future power needs. The Barn is is a 2017 56x36 metal barn certified for 150mph winds. It is currently configured with four 12x12 stalls, 12' center aisle, 12x24 feed/tack and equipment room and could be reconfigured multiple ways or repurposed as a workshop. The 10 acres may possibly be split for a 2nd residence. All 10 acres are fully fenced with no-climb horse fence and cross-fenced offering multiple pastures for turnout and rotation. Convenient to I75, Benderson Park, UTC, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta & Lido Beaches and downtown Sarasota. This is a must see if you are looking for privacy on 10 ACRES OF LAND in town!