West-of-the-Trail…A lovely brick paved driveway leads you to this beautiful, spacious two-story, move-in-ready, Classic Italian Mediterranean home with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bath, an attached two-car garage and a detached 3rd car garage (Casita) perfect for garage, workshop or studio. Guests are welcomed by the serene fountain in the charming front courtyard and the wrought iron balconies overhead. Enter this meticulously maintained home through the leaded glass front door and you are greeted by the beautiful formal living and dining rooms. The amazing great room with towering ceilings, clerestory windows, dual sided fireplace, impressive crown molding, and beautiful woodwork set the stage for festive family gatherings and entertaining. Wonderful upgrades throughout such as wood and tile flooring, custom leaded glass French doors, gourmet kitchen with center island, breakfast bar and gas cook top. Lovely first floor master suite, opens to pool and lanai. The 4th ensuite bedroom is currently being used as an office. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, 2 baths (1 could be an upstairs master), flexible bonus/ family room overlooking 2 story great room, perfect for TV/lounge area, or great staging area for art and hobby projects, complete with a huge storage closet! This could also be converted to a fifth bedroom. Tropically landscaped yard with caged lanai, natural gas heated lap pool & spa. Perfect location: Just 2 blocks to Southside Elementary by sidewalk, a short Stroll to popular Southside Village, just minutes to World famous Siesta Key Beach, & the fine dining, shops and arts of downtown Sarasota. Welcome Home! Excluded: Chandeliers in Dining Room and Master Bedroom, and Furniture

Sold