8971 Misty Creek Dr., Sarasota, FL 34241

Welcome to this spectacular custom WATERFRONT and POOL home in your very privileged setting on ALMOST 1/2 ACRE PREMIUM LOT in the highly desirable and sought-after gated golf community of The Preserve at MISTY CREEK! This Christner Brothers built offers VIEWS of the LAKE perfectly located in your backyard to enjoy STUNNING VIEWS of the breathtaking FLORIDA SUNSETS from your PRIVATE CUSTOM SALT WATER HEATED LAP POOL in the OVERSIZED LANAI! Relax and enjoy the view and waterfall sounds while admiring the diverse and beautiful wildlife. The large paver brick pool deck, the convenient half bath and outdoor shower, and the very large and spacious lanai are perfect for entertaining your friends and family or simply relaxing in your own slice of PARADISE! From the moment you enter this over 3,000sqft home you will appreciate the HIGH CEILINGS and OPEN FLOOR looking out onto the pool and lake. Entertain your guests in the formal dining room and living room with 12ft ceilings and crown molding, and a wood-burning fireplace to add some special ambience to the family room. This 3 Bedrooms and 2/1 Baths PLUS OFFICE/LIBRARY is the epitome of FLORIDA LIVING! The spacious Master Suite with His and Hers closet, a large spa-style bath with dual sinks and shower, and the split bedroom plan design is perfect to maintain your privacy. The kitchen features beautiful granite counter-tops, solid custom wood cabinets, and a perfectly located passing window to the lanai to enjoy the natural light and beautiful views. Brand new HVAC in May 2023 and new flooring throughout in 2020. Enjoy the newer circular driveway and parking pad leading to an oversized 3 car garage with insulated overhead garage doors, with the ability to accommodate your toys with plenty of storage space. This home is in an "A" RATED SCHOOL DISTRICT with great school choices. *LOW HOA FEES* * NO CDD * Seller credit of $20,000 at closing towards closing costs or interest rate points Buy-Down. Membership of the Golf & Country Club is NOT mandatory, but if you’re a golfer Misty Creek Country Club is including a FREE 1-month Welcome golf membership with the sale of this home. A great home and location with a Country feel yet 5 minutes to the closest new shopping plaza and Rothenbach Park, and approximate 20-minute drive to the world-known Siesta Key Beach. Make this your home and enjoy all that Sarasota has to offer including the Myakka River State Park, World Class Rowing Nathan Benderson Park, UTC Mall, theaters, art galleries, beaches, museums, restaurants, boating, fishing, trails, and much more!