1253 Quail Run Tr., Sarasota, FL 34232

Set in a private cul-de-sac of fifteen homes, this delightful house stands behind a large front yard with Spanish moss adorned oak trees and natural Florida foliage. On entering, the view through the pocket sliders of the great room to the over-sized lanai and pool is stunning, showing how comfortable and welcoming this home is. Great for entertaining. Easy on up-keep too, with the main living areas tiled and hardwood floor in the three bedrooms. The great room has two focal points - an aquarium, and a working fireplace, ideal for the cool winter nights. With fabric doors, the built-ins either side of the fireplace are audio friendly; an audiophile could have an impressive sound system. The kitchen features a white and black decor with electric range, double-oven and Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, a long bar featuring two sinks, and a cozy breakfast nook overlooking the lanai. The spacious master bedroom has its own sliders out to the lanai, while the other two bedrooms have their own bathrooms. There are two garages (one air conditioned) good for up to five cars (more with a lift), and an enclosed fern garden convertible to a kitchen-accessible herb garden. The back yard is enclosed, so dog-lovers need have no fear of wandering pets. The roof, lanai and driveway have recently been power-washed and outside walls repainted, giving the whole house a fresh and appealing air. Hidden Oaks is a gem of a community set along Bahia Vista, five minutes to the Mennonite district and a further ten down-town.