539 Parkview Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243

This charming, tropical pool home in Gorgeous Sarasota is located in a beautiful coastal community. The Uplands of Sarasota is also home to a variety of exotic birds and wildlife, including, but certainly not limited to, Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers and Woodpeckers...Giant Egrets, Hummingbirds, and the usual suspects too (bluejays, cardinals, and pelicans). Astonishingly, the owners have spotted over 22 different birds in their backyard! A fresh water spring-fed pond locally known as "Lake Uplands", as well as an accessible SARASOTA BAYFRONT PARK, offers an idyllic sanctuary for wildlife. Seriously...where can you find a Bayfront community at your fingertips at this price point in today's market? This seemingly hidden neighborhood also offers the historical significance of being close to Ringling Museum and Ca'd Zan, the former home of John and Mable Ringling. A profound departure from today's "postage stamp" sized homesites for new builds, this charming 2BR/2BA home comfortably rests on 1/3 of an acre. As you enter through the roomy great room, your eyes will immediately gravitate to the rear of the home, where French doors and a wall of impact rated windows offer a glimpse of the care-free lifestyle that awaits you. Moving through the home, you will find a cozy and comfortable living area with a gas fireplace and beautiful warm wood flooring that extends through the main areas and the bedrooms. The impressive 10 inch crown molding, of period architectural design, is a signature interior highlight. The owners, who love to cook, have immensely enjoyed this kitchen, which features an adjoining dining area, a 5 burner gas grill, granite countertops, S/S Electrolux appliances, and modern recessed wood cabinets. Moving to the rear great room, the versatility of this space is only limited by your imagination. Two large bedrooms round out the interior, and the bathrooms are spacious too. A perfect home for living al fresco, family and friends always seem to find their way to the oversized 20 x 13 covered lanai...and this is where the Florida experience really begins. The kidney shaped salt water pool, with a large inset umbrella for good measure, eagerly beckon you to take a closer look. Stunning brick pavers mirror the curvature of the pool and provide plenty of space for large lounging chairs and additional seating too. The backyard seems to extend forever, and showcases various points of interest along the way, including feathery bamboo, mature palms with outstretched fronds, and Persian lime, plum, & tangelo fruit trees. If a "hammock" were to retire, it would call this backyard home! Located at the right angle of Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch, nearby attractions include the powdery white quartz sands of Siesta Key (#5 in the world by Travel Advisor), a seemingly endless array of boutique shopping in St. Armand's Circle, and an enticing variety of artistic events in Downtown Sarasota. Go kayaking through the mangrove tunnels on Lido Key, enjoy paddle boarding, catch some orchids on display at Maria Selby Botanical Gardens, or grab an ice cold beer at the Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill at Marina Jack. Schedule your appointment today...before some lucky bird snaps it up!