5977 Anise Dr Sarasota, FL 34238

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to your private poolside retreat in the highly sought-after community of Arbor Lakes on Palmer Ranch, this exceptional residence offers a refined blend of elegance, comfort, and resort-style living. Spanning over 4,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a private office, spacious loft, dedicated movie room, and a 3-car garage with additional storage. The home is ideally located just minutes from Siesta Key Beach, top-rated schools, dining, shopping, the Legacy Trail, and I-75. The outdoor living space is nothing short of extraordinary, designed to evoke the feel of a private resort. A sprawling travertine lanai surrounds the heated pool with cascading water features and an inviting spa, all easily managed through Pentair app controls. The fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a stainless grill, slate bar, sink and refrigerator creates a seamless setting for entertaining, while multiple seating areas invite both lively gatherings and quiet evenings under the screened enclosure. Framed by both lush greenery and serene preserve views, this private backyard oasis perfectly combines relaxation, sophistication and the best of year-round Sarasota outdoor living. As you enter through the front doors, a grand two-story foyer with soaring ceilings and designer lighting creates a striking first impression. The thoughtfully designed first floor features a private office, a formal dining room highlighted by wainscoting, and a stunning great room with coffered ceilings and surround sound, flowing effortlessly to your outdoor living space. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen is both beautiful and functional, featuring a large quartz island, stainless steel appliances with double convection ovens, a five-burner natural gas cooktop vented to the exterior, soft-close cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, glass tile backsplash, a walk-in pantry and an elegant butler's pantry with glass-front cabinetry. The primary suite is a serene retreat, complete with rich wood laminate flooring, plantation shutters, tray ceiling, and a spa-inspired bath showcasing mediterranean tile work, dual vanities, an expansive walk-in shower and abundant custom wood cabinetry. The upstairs features a spacious loft or family room, a dedicated media room with surround sound, a guest suite with private bath and walk-in closet and 2 additional generously sized bedrooms providing exceptional flexibility for family and guests. Additional enhancements include whole-house water filtration, central vacuum, upgraded lighting and window treatments, plantation shutters, hurricane shutters, two zoned HVAC systems with programmable thermostats, tankless gas water heater, gas dryer, reclaimed water irrigation, alarm wiring, and a three-car garage with built-in storage and additional refrigeration. Arbor Lakes has low HOA fees and no CDD, residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a pirate playground, community pool and spa, splash park, volleyball and basketball courts, dog park, fishing areas, and a gas fire pit. This home is zoned for top-rated schools, including the new state-of-the-art Skye Ranch K-8 School and is just 15 minutes from Pine View School for the Gifted. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, downtown Sarasota, and the world-famous beaches of Siesta Key, this property offers not just a home, but an exceptional Florida lifestyle.