5139 Willow Leaf DriveSarasota, FL 34241Sale Price: $970,000

Just inside the gates of the highly sought after Bent Tree community where mature oak and pine trees line the streets and wildlife is spotted throughout you will find a gorgeous custom built one of a kind home sitting on .7 acres with beautiful pool and pond views. As you walk the brick walkway to the front door you can't help but to take in all the natural beauty surrounding this home. If you are looking for a little peace and quiet with desired privacy this property features only one neighboring home. Once inside you're greeted with beautiful hickory wood floors, a grand open floor plan designed for entertaining, a picture perfect bay window with hickory bench seating and a custom wood burning fireplace to enjoy in the cooler months. The detailed work shown throughout is exquisite including custom crown molding, trim work and built-in bookshelves. The features of this home are showcased by the natural southern facing light shining in from the classic double french doors and custom arch windows above. The home offers a split bedroom floor plan with 3BR/3BA with a formal dining room and a den/office with a custom built in Herman Miller desk that can also be converted to a fourth bedroom. The owner's suite has beautiful windows and french doors to help capture the natural setting, his and her walk-in custom closets, walk-in steam shower, custom dual sinks and a jetted soaking tub great for unwinding and relaxing after a long day. The secondary bedrooms include a large bathroom that can also be used as a pool bath, custom walk-in closets and a side entry door leading to a beautiful fenced courtyard. The kitchen boasts a large breakfast bar with updated granite countertops, custom glass oak cabinets with feature lighting, stainless steel appliances and a bay window that overlooks the pool that truly is a tranquil setting. The refreshing saltwater pool features an updated black pebble tec, sun shelf with an umbrella holder, cathedral screened in cage that matches the metal roofline and a rock water feature that just adds to the natural feel. The outdoor scenery is a one of a kind storybook with birds chirping by the pond, mature oak trees, manicured side lawn, a light breeze, small trees rustling, deer and squirrels nearby with your very own fruit trees. Planted throughout the property are papaya, pineapple, guava, carambola and lychee trees. The home was repiped overhead in 2017, new halo water conditioner was installed, central vacuum system throughout, side entry with an oversized two car garage with room for a golf cart, storage closets and your very own custom painted mailbox. Bent Tree is a golf cart friendly neighborhood located in the top A rated school district with a beautifully maintained golf course and clubhouse, low HOA fee's and no golf membership is required. Throughout the neighborhood you will find lots of family fun activities including fishing from the many community ponds and biking trails. During the school year there is a direct golf cart and bicycle path to the school entrance which just adds to the wonderful location. The home is conveniently located to I-75, downtown, shopping, restaurants and is located within 20 minutes to the world famous Siesta Key Beach. The home is a must-see so book your private showing today.