5897 Carriage Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. SELLER WILL GIVE BUYER A $7,500 CREDIT AT CLOSING TO USE AS NEEDED. PRICED TO SELL IN THE GORGEOUS COMMUNITY OF MEADOW LAKE IN MOTE RANCH WITH ACCESS TO THE BRADEN RIVER! Don't miss the opportunity to own this meticulously maintained four bedroom Mote Ranch gem on one of the best homesites in Meadow Lake with a new tile roof installed in 2018! Pride of ownership is evident from the moment you arrive and enter through the double front doors with sweeping long lake views beyond the over-sized rear yard. Gorgeous tropical landscaping, new interior paint, rich tile floors, newly updated bathrooms with stunning quartz countertops, updated fixtures, lovely kitchen granite countertops and newer stainless appliances are just some of the improvements recently completed. Volume ceilings and the open, airy split bedroom plan make this the perfect home for full time or seasonal residents looking for plenty of room to spread out. Sip your morning coffee or evening beverage on the screened brick paver pool deck while watching the abundant bird life along the lake's edge. The fully pocketing family room sliding glass doors invite the warm Florida breezes to flow through bringing the outdoors in and lead you to the sparkling water of your own private pool. River access is found at the community center that includes a resident only kayak launch, fishing dock, community pool and playground. Located in one of the best school districts in Manatee County, Mote Ranch is close to the areas finest beaches, University Town Center mall, Benderson Park, shopping, dining and entertainment venues the Suncoast has to offer. This is a must see so schedule your private showing today!