4301 S Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34231

Rare Opportunity! This is the hidden tropical oasis and family paradise you have been looking for - right in the heart of Sarasota! Privacy, NO HOA, NO CDD, and an extensive list of custom upgrades! BRAND NEW ROOF BEING INSTALLED! PUT IN AN OFFER NOW AND PICK YOUR ROOF COLOR! Once you enter the gated private courtyard, you will fall in love. A grand antique door and large foyer welcomes you to over 3,000 sqft of open plan, luxury living. This gorgeous family compound on multiple city lots boasts three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, plus an office/playroom and an additional large studio/home school or craft room. Upgrades include - Brazilian hardwood floors, custom live edge epoxy river bar top, walk in pantry, custom concrete vanity, UV disinfectant light in AC Handler, recessed lighting, Mexican tile, custom sliding door, hammered copper kitchen sink, custom tile work throughout, hand-milled pine stairs to great room, claw-foot tub, jetted tub, and so much more! Everything has been redone: doors, windows, plumbing, electrical, pavers, septic, fence, appliances, bathrooms, kitchen - you name it! Your friends and family will never want to leave. This is truly a serene sanctuary. This custom home includes the dream backyard, which is almost 1/4 acre in size! 50 foot tall bamboo surrounds a 20,000 gallon, salt-water, lagoon style swimming pool with a rock waterfall, bench seating, and lounging deck. The backyard has tropical landscaping, in-ground irrigation, landscape lights, outdoor stereo and an amazing 180 sqft cabana and bar featuring a fridge, cable ready TV, and plenty of space for entertaining guests in style. A large paver area is separated by a safety fence for the little ones and pets and hosts a fire pit and grilling area. A new composite wood deck and stairs leads to a pocket sliding door giving access for the resident chef from the kitchen to grill. A new (Aug 2019) 340 sqft Lanai was added with a composite roof and ceiling fan - perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining rain or shine! Who doesn't love a peaceful night of swimming, BBQ, and S'mores with the family and friends! The owners have had FPL convert to underground electric, installation of a new meter and had extensive tree work done to secure the property from wind, branches, and downed power lines. The home is secured by a new 8 ft board-on-board privacy fence (2018). There is a second separate back yard featuring a utility shed which is fully wired for all your gear. Both backyards have 10 ft wide swing gates allowing for storage of all of your toys! There is nothing on the market quite like this property! 4301 South Lockwood Ridge Road is the forever family home you have been looking for. The location is ideal - only 3.5 miles to the white powder sands of Siesta Key and 3.7 miles to downtown Sarasota! Don't miss out on this one of a kind gem! This home comes with the option of a furnishing package and will include a one-year home warranty!