$1,375,000

Seller is offering a 2-1 buydown to lower buyer's mortgage.Extensively renovated, fully furnished and move-in ready, this exceptional South Gate residence offers over 4,000 square feet of beautifully updated living space with a flexible floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining. Recent upgrades include a completely redesigned and expanded kitchen featuring custom high-end cabinetry, premium appliances, quartz countertops, a large center island, wine refrigerator, abundant workspace and a spacious eat-in dining area ideal for casual family meals. Renovations also include a new roof (2026), fresh interior and exterior paint (2026), extensive custom carpentry with shiplap accent walls, and the addition of a dedicated laundry room, creating a home that is as functional as it is beautiful. Offering four spacious bedrooms and four full baths, three of the baths have been completely renovated with stylish, high-end finishes, creating luxurious spaces for family and guests. One of the baths was just completed (2026). The versatile layout includes a dramatic great room with soaring vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, plus a separate family room featuring a second fireplace (renovated 2026), full second kitchen and laundry closet with private exterior entrance. This space can function as a private one-bedroom, one-bath guest suite with its living area, kitchen and entrance, ideal for guests, multi-generational living or potential rental income. The outdoor spaces are one-of-a-kind, featuring the first pool designed by renowned pool designer Lucas Lagoons. The heated PebbleTec pool showcases a grotto, waterfall, fountain and color-changing lighting. The sprawling tropical backyard offers many gathering areas with tiki lights, a fire pit, outdoor shower, rooftop seating area and a covered front porch with hanging swing chairs. The largest gathering area features a fully turfed space beneath a majestic oak tree surrounded by a lush bamboo hedge. Additional features include HVAC system (2024), water heater (2018), whole-house water filtration system (2018), pool enclosure screens (2019), one-car garage and circular driveway. Ideally in the desirable South Gate neighborhood, this home offers exceptional convenience just minutes from downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach, St. Armands Circle, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, shopping and dining. This rare property combines extensive renovations, extraordinary outdoor living and over 4,000 square feet in one of the sought-after central locations in Sarasota.