1625 S Lodge Dr., Sarasota, FL 34239

Absolutely beautiful canal front home in Cherokee Park, one of Sarasota's most iconic west of trail neighborhoods. This home is located on a half acre lot with 125 feet of seawall on a navigable canal just minutes from the Sarasota Bay. As you drive down the quiet canopy oak street and up to this classic Spanish ranch you will instantly feel the "Old Florida" charm. The spacious open floor plan is designed for entertaining, with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light from the large windows and French doors that open from the formal living room, formal dining room and family room leading to the covered patio and large pool area. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, a den, multiple indoor and outdoor living areas to relax, including a spacious master suite. The brick pavered pool area is surrounded by lush landscaping and wrought iron fencing. The home has full hurricane protection for piece of mind. Since purchase these owners have painted the interior of the home top to bottom, added a new premium tile roof ( March 2018), installed new stainless appliances including duel fuel gas range, new light fixtures, new 10,000 lb boat lift with remote control, remodeled bathrooms tastefully, replaced door hardware, refreshed pool equipment, renovated the laundry room, refreshed the landscaping, and many more upgrades. There are no bridges between you and the open Sarasota Bay. Close to Southside Village, Siesta Key and Southside School. There aren't many boxes this home doesn't check off.