4933 Rutland Gate, Sarasota, FL 34235

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Room for all and hurricane ready! This meticulously maintained and beautifully updated pool home is tucked away on a dead-end street in The Meadows, a 1,600-acre park-like oasis in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. Enjoy peace of mind with hurricane impact glass throughout and major systems less than 4 years old, including a new roof. On a third of an acre, a stately oak, elegant paver driveway and inviting curb appeal welcome you home. Inside, you’ll love the cathedral ceilings in the great room, waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a gorgeous kitchen featuring soft-close white cabinetry, gleaming stainless steel appliances, and stunning White Orion granite countertops. Designed with flexibility in mind, the smart layout includes a private in-law suite with its own bedroom, bathroom, and den, perfect for guests or multigenerational living. Step outside to your spacious covered paver lanai with a brand-new PebbleTec Caribbean Blue pool and grilling area, ideal for relaxing or entertaining in style. Plus, with plenty of storage, fresh interior paint, and just a mile from all the fun and amenities The Meadows has to offer, this home is a rare find! The Meadows, a 1,600 park-like oasis in a prime location, is a resort lifestyle community 15 minutes from downtown. Residents enjoy 14 miles of trails, fun activities, fitness center, Junior Olympic pool, 10 pickleball courts plus, pay-to-play at a top-notch tennis complex. You’ll live near award-winning beaches, remarkable arts and culture, and just five minutes from Nathan Benderson Park, Mote SEA Aquarium, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and The Mall at University Town Center, a world-class shopping, entertainment and dining destination. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits! Updates - 2024: new 30-year shingle roof, water heater, Pebble Tec pool surface and paver decking; 2022: A/C system #1, refurbished sprinkler system; 2021: air-conditioning system #2, kitchen remodel with new appliances; hurricane impact glass throughout; irrigation well for low water bills; above flood plain in flood zone X.