213 Gaines Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243

Look no further! Charm, character & timeless style. Finished in 2007, enjoy stunning curb appeal. Unique fig vine wraps the impressive elevation & invites you through imported Brazilian mahogany double doors to an impressive formal foyer with 20 ft soaring ceilings. Excellent floor plan features: 3 bedrooms (huge master on ground floor) plus den/study, dining room, living room w/ gas fireplace & family room w/ second gas fireplace. Upstairs, both generous sized bedrooms have private full bathrooms. Warm walnut wood floor in den/study compliments the walnut grand staircase accented by custom Forge railing. Luxury details include: travertine marble floors throughout downstairs living areas, travertine hearths, master carpenter crown molding, millwork & bookcases. Gourmet kitchen offers: center island, imported granite countertops, solid cherry wood cabinets & stainless appliances. Enjoy many preferred features: Carrier Infinity HVAC system w/ special air filtration, Centracon termite system, impact glass (partial) and on-demand tankless hot water. Step through elegant French doors from your family room to fabulous outdoor living: oversized 9 ft deep private pool, huge paver patio, lighted cabana & lush tropical landscaping…all private & fully fenced. No flood insurance required, yet you are just steps away from beautiful Sarasota Bay. Whitfield Estates is a charming historic bayfront community, conveniently located close to the cultural treasures & recreation of both Sarasota & Bradenton.