Welcome to the finest Sarasota Country Club lifestyle in Laurel Oak Estates, a premier guard-gated community. Built with superb craftsmanship, this Gary Stewart custom-built home was designed for total privacy, comfort and entertaining. The formal and informal living spaces separate the 3 distinct bedroom wings while the Office/Study is private and could serve as a 4th bedroom for overflow company. The expansive screened lanai beckons you to relax and lounge while enjoying private views and lush landscaping. Have the peace of mind knowing the roof was replaced in 2023! An air-conditioned storage room in garage was designed to be a third bay and can easily be converted as such to allow for plenty of room for two vehicles and a golf cart. The screened entrance patio leads to the beautiful single door with etched glass inserts and etched glass side lights plus a wide transom window above adding to the flow of natural light in the home. Designer upgrades include art niches, high ceilings, crown molding, kitchen island, and expansive primary bedroom. The kitchen and family room combination is the hub of the home and is flooded with natural light and easy access to the generous undercover lanai space; ideal for ease of al fresco dining and truly a lovely fresh-air retreat. The grand living room and dining room feature a wall of double sliding glass doors leading to the lanai for the ultimate indoor-outdoor Florida lifestyle. An ideal lock-and leave second home or care-free style primary residence where lawn maintenance is included in your HOA fees in this enclave of 18 homes in the Lakeside East neighborhood within Laurel Oak Estates. Sellers were the original homeowners. Exceptionally well maintained, the home boasts neutral colors and an abundance of storage. Offering endless possibilities and potential, this is well worth the look at this price point in a sought-after community. Beyond the backyard hedge is the green of the 6th hole of the Player Golf Course. Laurel Oak Country Club memberships are strictly optional. Laurel Oak homeowners are given priority going to the top of the wait list for membership. Laurel Oak Estates is comprised of 813 fenced acres with 405 homes. 24/7 guarded entry gate, miles of 8-foot wide sidewalks, winding roads, and it is well managed and maintained. The Laurel Oak lifestyle is second to none. LOCC has two golf courses, tennis, pickle ball, jr Olympic size pool, 45,000 square foot clubhouse and an active social calendar.