3777 Hidden River Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

If you're looking for a quiet, secluded and well-equipped home with "Old Florida" charm but just minutes from one of the best beaches in the world, you have found it! Sited in the equestrian/aviation community Hidden River, the home is on a 10-plus acre wooded lot with a paved driveway and expansive yard. This contemporary-style house has been completely updated since 2010, with all-new tile/granite flooring throughout, stainless-steel kitchen appliances and fresh bathroom fixtures, including a bidet. New energy-efficient and impact-rated windows installed throughout join an all-new roof. Both projects comply with the latest building codes. The home features a spacious master bedroom with built-in shelving, a walk-in closet and French doors to the fully screened lanai with its hot tub and 30x20 swimming pool. The master bath features three rooms, its own water heater, glistening new fixtures -- including a matching whirlpool tub -- and a granite-tiled shower. The two toilets offer unique privacy and its two vanities mean great flexibility. The master bath's crowning touch is the matching bidet. Each bedroom has at least one ceiling fan, with others in the sunken living room and outside on the lanai. Fiber optics connect the home to the Internet and to traditional telephone service. The central vacuum system features connections throughout and the home's three water heaters mean no more cold showers, for anyone. The laundry room's built-in cabinets provide ample storage for items you need infrequently, and features electric service dedicated to a standalone freezer. A utility sink is present, also, as is one in the two-car garage. The huge kitchen features not one but two large, butcher-block-topped islands, one of which also includes a bar sink, plus shelving for hidden storage. Its floor is tiled with black granite, the ceiling is lined with recessed lighting and the walk-in pantry provides ample storage for kitchen or other housing needs. Sliding windows open up the kitchen, allowing direct pass-through access to the lanai. Outside, skylights complement the built-in propane-fired grill just steps from the pool and hot tub. The lanai, swimming pool and pool deck are fully screened, allowing peaceful relaxation and enjoyment throughout the year, and include a modernized and air-conditioned powder room plus an outside shower. A dedicated storage closet provides ample space for pool and yard equipment or toys, and a solar-heating array helps warm the pool itself. The home features two complete air-conditioning/heating systems on separate thermostats, triple filters on its own fresh-water well and a water softener. An underground propane tank fuels a 14KW standby generator, providing even greater security. As if all that's not enough, the separate 50x50 airplane hangar has been extensively upgraded -- including a new bi-fold door -- and will shelter all your toys. Completely revised 240-volt electrical service -- with multiple 240- and 120-volt outlets and ample lighting -- eliminates any power or illumination worries. The building quickly and easily can be converted for use as a horse barn, large-scale workshop and/or multi-vehicle garage. Finally, a large backyard lake -- with an illuminated island, gazebo and footbridge -- provides hours of tranquil wildlife watching, fishing and entertainment possibilities. With this home offering all that and much more, what are you waiting for?