5557 Shadow Lawn Dr., Sarasota, FL 34242

Just a three block walk from this Vintage Gem, you will be at the main entry to Siesta Key, America's #1 beach! Boasting of over ¼ acre of low maintenance gardens, the circular drive and road contour, frame this outwardly traditional styled home. When you enter, elegance and charm greet you with a marble arched grand entry with architectural accents of recessed alcoves, raised wood wall panels with chair rail trim, Venetian plaster filled raised wooden ceiling frame appliqué, crown molding, Bleached Oak Hardwood floors, light coordinating Mexican tile, open spaces and open views of the screened lanai, patio and pool area. The guest Powder Room also is finished with Bronze Venetian plaster and appropriate featuring. Coordinating furniture quality custom wall unit with crown trim accents the generously size den. The center island open kitchen with wooden bleached wood cabinets has an expansive view and flow, featuring a connecting French patio styled breakfast room with Dutch doors to the side area and potting area, and connecting to a color featured indoor Florida room/lounge area which accesses the covered patio and Pebble Tec pool. An intimate garden is off the Master bedroom and a bountiful Avocado tree yields fruit from the garden. The 1st Guest room also has built-ins and the second guest room utilizes a walk in cedar closet. The owners have recently updated the A/C, windows, pool screening, appliances, and hot water heater and sewer line. Please see the virtual tour.