4888 Old Ranch Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241

Enjoy your own Sarasota retreat with this custom built home on 5 acres. This extremely well-maintained, Mennonite built, one owner family home features fresh paint inside and out, hardwood floors, tile and brand new carpeting. Enjoy a large country kitchen with cathedral ceilings, a downstairs master suite and bright French doors that open to nearly 800 sq. ft. of wraparound porches. Additional features include an air-conditioned storage area and installed invisible fence for dogs. This gorgeous acreage has century old oak trees, lush landscaping with cold tolerant plants and a spring fed pond. The back perimeter of the property runs along Howards Creek and its 150 foot conservation easement forms a beautiful and natural privacy boarder. No flood insurance is required per a recent elevation certificate. Located on a quiet and very low traffic street, this property still offers the many amenities of Myakka Valley Ranches, a subdivision of 290 homes on at least five acres and the largest equestrian community in Sarasota. Located 7 miles east of 75 off of Clark Road, Myakka Valley Ranches is just 30 minutes away from downtown Sarasota, the beautiful beaches of Siesta Key and many cultural amenities. You'll also find a good number of private and charter schools plus plenty of shops and restaurants within 15 minutes. And, it's easy to make friends right in the neighborhood with numerous interest clubs and easy access to Myakka River State park, Florida's largest state park.