5017 CANTERBURY DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Check out this UPDATED 2,162 SF., 3 Bed/2 Bath, HEATED POOL home with a 4 CAR-GARAGE in the NON-DEED RESTRICTED community of DeSoto Lakes Country Club. Upon entering the circular drive, you’ll be impressed by the professional landscaping and the large 1/3-ACRE LOT featuring upgraded irrigation. There’s also a smaller side garage door for your GOLF CART! Upon arriving at the front door, you’ll be greeted by a sunny courtyard leading to double doors and the large foyer inside. Once inside there are wide open views of the Dining Room, Great Room boasting a wood-burning FIREPLACE and a GOURMET KITCHEN with two breakfast bars, granite counters, French-style cream colored cabinetry and a separate WINE BAR. Enjoy the security of IMPACT WINDOWS plus a whole house SURGE PROTECTION System. This is a great SPLIT PLAN with the Primary Bedroom and En-Suite bathroom on one side and the 2 guest bedrooms and bathroom are on the other side. All bedrooms have Custom Walk-in Closets and the entire house has engineered hard wood floors and tile floors in the bathrooms. The outside lanai was upgraded to travertine tiles, newer ceiling fans and a TV outlet. Bring your furry friends because the backyard is COMPLETELY FENCED for privacy and even has 3 access gates. This home lends itself to being a terrific AIRBNB or seasonal rental as there are no deed restrictions and Manatee County does not have specific ordinances to dictate minimum length of stay. This home is in a NON-Flood Zone, has no HOA fees and no CDD! Palm-Aire Country Club is nearby and offers varying memberships which include Social, Fitness, Tennis, Golf and a Dining. Memberships are NOT Mandatory though. Location is key to this fantastic neighborhood due to SRQ International Airport, I-75 and the Mall and Shoppes at University Town Center are just mere minutes away