5818 Bee Ridge Road Ext, Sarasota, FL 34241

A private estate on 10 acres awaits at the end of a romantic winding drive. Pass the heart-shaped pond with its own gazebo and grazing fields and arrive home to this four-bedroom residence, designed with the perfect blend of form and function. A pavered portico entrance greets guests before stepping inside to soaring tray ceilings, crown molding, and spaces ideal for gracious living. Cook for one or a dozen in the open kitchen with expansive granite island featuring built-in eating space and stainless Kitchenaide appliances. The home uses all-natural gas for the 8-burner stove top, pool heater, and 2 fireplaces. Huge sliders in the great room corner pocket to completely open to the elements. Experience peace of mind with Eagle and PGT windows, hurricane shutters in the lanai, 10,000-watt generator, sprinkler system, intercom system, and electric gate with monitors. Spend endless afternoons on the screened pool terrace with beach entry infinity pool and a salt-generated chlorine system. Live the ultimate equestrian lifestyle with a magnificent barn, complete with 3 high top garage entries alongside of 7 horse stalls, workshop, Nelson automatic watering system with separate fresh water for each section, and equipment storage. You'll appreciate two oversized two-car garages with a covered portico, along with circular driveway and 2-car carport. No HOA. This piece of pastoral paradise is away from the hustle and bustle but close enough for an easy trip into town and the dazzling white-sand beaches of Florida's Gulf Coast.