797 Oak Bend Way, Sarasota, FL 34240

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Magical opportunity to own a spacious extended family compound on 5 acres in Oak Ford Community, just 10 minutes drive to I-75 & Fruitville exit. A sprawling single level main home offering over 7,850sf of living space and 2,500 sf of pool deck to entertain on, as well as a separate 2 story 2,400sf guest house, and don't forget about the 3,000sf storage building too. A gated entrance and circular driveway welcomes you to this estate, with multiple parking options (boats, golf cart, cars, etc) inside one of the many garage bays, or on the oversized exterior parking pad right by the play set. There is a combined parking/storage area of over 6,000sf right here. 3 car bays in the main house, and 6 car bays in the guest house, and open space in the 3,000sf storage building. Spread out in the main house amongst the 4 bedrooms, each with their own full en-suite bathroom. The master has a his & hers bathroom, as well as his & hers walk in closets and 2 showers, 2 toilets and a Jetted tub as well as a built in sauna w/ new rocks. Enjoy an additional room off of the master, with a closet, which could be used as a baby nursery, or yoga room maybe? The main living room has a wood burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings which leads to a chef's dream kitchen overlooking the pool, it boasts wood cabinetry, updated stainless steel appliances, an island, 2 dishwashers, 2 stoves and 2 ovens! The grand 2 story library has space for an office on the lower level, and all your books on the upper level. Outside, enjoy the heated pool and 12 person jetted spa next to the heated pool, as well as an outdoor kitchen and full bathroom with shower and double sinks. Spread out amongst the 4 bedrooms, each with their own en-suite. The master has a his & hers bathroom, as well as his & hers walk in closets and 2 showers, 2 toilets and a Jetted tub as well as a built in sauna w/ new rocks. Enjoy an additional room off of the master, with a closet, which could be used as a baby nursery, or yoga room maybe? New pool pump for the spa just installed in 2023, storage galore, fully fenced and gated. There is a whole house water pressure booster as well as a water softener and kitchen RO system in place. The guest house offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, parking, screened porch and 2 workout rooms. Gym equipment can be sold separately. Horses, cattle & barnyard animals (pigs, donkey, alpaca, cows etc) are all welcome here in the Equestrian division of Oak Ford. Just a 10 minute drive from I-75 to the main community entrance. Don't delay on scheduling this unique opportunity to own a true slice of Florida paradise, so close to town yet out with nature on 5 acres. Please do NOT pull into the driveway of the home without a prior appointment! An appointment requires at least 48 hour’s advance notice, and buyer is to provide either Proof of Funds or a pre-approval letter.