$2,295,000

Your laidback lifestyle awaits on Bird Key, the epicenter of Sarasota and the perfect setting for this remarkably maintained 2,434+/- sq.-ft. garden home, which presents one of the best values to come available for this sought-after location. A stately circular paver drive and meticulously kept landscaping usher the way to the entryway, where just beyond the threshold unveils a split floor plan that charmingly and spaciously accommodates comfortable family living, with 3BRs, 3BAs plus an office. Delight in the roomy, airy ambiance achieved by the elevated tray ceilings throughout, with the added openness of soaring beamed ceilings in the family room with fireplace. Just off this cozy area is the heart of the home, the beautifully redone kitchen, which has been carefully designed all in the right materials and colors and boasts stunning all-white solid surface countertops with matching cabinetry and tile backsplash, a large center island, breakfast bar, exquisite lighting fixtures, gas range, stainless-steel appliances and adjacent wine refrigerator. Walls of hurricane-impact sliders lead to the expansive pavered pool area, which has an oversized covered sitting area and lush, mature foliage in the backyard for extra privacy. The master suite is a wonderful and sprawling retreat, with an attractively updated master bath with dual vanities, gorgeous tilework and a spa tub. One of the most treasured neighborhoods in the region, Bird Key offers residents the best of all worlds, just moments from the shopping and dining venues of St. Armands Circle, the sun-kissed shore of Lido Beach and the many attractions of downtown Sarasota.