8833 Misty Creek Dr., Sarasota, FL 34241

Designed with a focus on casual entertaining and enjoying a year-round tropical lifestyle, this beautiful residence is nestled amid lush landscaping and overlooks a pristine lake in the Preserve at Misty Creek Country Club.A wide double-door entry opens onto the expansive great room with its soaring ceilings & west-facing preserve & water views across a broad lanai-pool area. Adjoining is the large, open gourmet kitchen as well as a spacious informal yet elegant dining area. Adding to the home's focus on enjoying the outdoors with family & friends is a second lanai off the main kitchen, complete with its own outdoor food preparation equipment. The plantation-shuttered pool-side master bedroom suite offers a private havenseparate from the 3 bedrooms and den with their 2 full baths, 1 serving as a cabana bath. The 3-car garage entered from the wide pavered driveway (no turn-around problems here) is perfect for a large family or an abundance of toys! Near North- and South-reaching I-75 & the superb amenities of Sarasota, powder-sugar beaches, music, art, theater, and other cultural & historic venues, the community is strategically located for both work and play. Located in a district of excellent schools including a high school offering the Int'l Baccalaureate program, there is school bus service inside the gates. Membership at Misty Creek Country Club is optional but the Club enjoys an excellent reputation as a favorite for golf, dining, and socializing.