5020 Vanderipe Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241

Short Sale in Myakka Valley Ranches, Sarasota's biggest equestrian community. This fixer-upper is located on a stunningly beautiful lot, almost at the end of a quiet, dead-end road. Home has a 5-year old roof, was re-plumbed, and has a newer drainfield.Since the owners moved out of it some two years ago, the condition of the house has deteriorated significantly, and the house needs a substantial amount of work (which is why there is no seller's disclosure). There is evidence of water intrusion around the chimney, the a/c has been stolen, and there is a leak in the pool. It is going to be hard to obtain financing for this home (but check out the HUD 203(K) program). If you are looking for a home with good bones, located on a beautiful, treed lot, affording you total privacy, with enough grass for a couple of horses (or cows), this is it. Moreover, you will become part of a wonderful community, where it is really easy to make new friends. The subdivision has a horse club, a women's forum, and a book club.Myakka River State Park, Florida's biggest park, is the subdivision's neighbor. Good public and private schools are in the area, and it is only a 30-minute drive to the white beaches of Siesta Key, or the cultural amenities of downtown Sarasota.