One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome home to this stunning modern estate that exemplifies charm, character, and luxury. This updated and professionally designed 3 bedroom plus den, 3 bathroom, and 3 car side entry garage home enjoys over 1 acre of land with private preserve and pond views. You are welcomed by a professionally landscaped exterior featuring 15+ led landscape lights and a circular driveway draped with majestic oak trees. Upon entry, you will be wowed by the soaring 18-20 foot ceilings that grace the expansive great room (with a fireplace, 20 ft. custom drapes, and built ins) and kitchen. The chefs grade kitchen is fit for a Michelin rated chef and an avid entertainer; showcasing a 13-foot Brazilian quartzite peninsula that flanks this professionally designed space, bringing new meaning to the kitchen triangle. With over 4.5 feet between peninsula and appliance wall, filled with Miele double ovens and integrated 36" induction cook top, this kitchen is large enough to be the heart and soul of this home, with room to spare. Quintessential for any chic dinner party is the out-of-sight butler's pantry equipped with a wood block countertop, a large sink, plenty of cabinets, and wood shelving, keeping the mess out of sight and creating seamless elegance for any occasion. Adjacent to your kitchen you will enjoy a bay window providing a light and bright breakfast nook. On the opposite side, you will enjoy the dining room that has been designed to create an elegant and intimate space for entertaining. Your comfortable, yet spacious primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet and the en suite provide ample retreat and privacy toward the owner's wing with separation from guest rooms. The split floorplan also boasts the den with a gorgeous bay window overlooking the lush landscaping with 2 more spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The covered and screened in lanai extends your living space into the outdoors where you can enjoy your heated saltwater pool and spa. One of the bathrooms is accessible from the lanai area and serves as a pool bathroom. Live the Florida lifestyle viewing beautiful sunsets outside on your extended deck area in your private, aluminum fenced yard. The fence is 2 years old and includes 2 custom sized doors to accommodate commercial sized lawnmowers, as well as a bespoke element on the lower portion of the fence, aka "puppy picket". This property extends beyond the pond allowing ownership of both sides of the pond with an easement to walk around the pond at your leisure. More upgrades than you can imagine including a complete remodel of the home, a NEW ROOF to be installed, electric panels replaced 2020, septic replaced 2020, pool heater and pump less than 1 year old, AC unit replaced less than 2 years ago, luxury vinyl flooring, new garage door systems, R/O system 1 year old, designer lighting including brands such as RH oversized pendants, Lightology, and Mooi. Auburn Acres is an exclusive cul-de-sac community of only 9 homes and is located only 6 miles to the Venice Beach area. Minutes away from an extension of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, grocery stores, restaurants and more! All furniture is available for purchase.

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