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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,597 sqft
Price per Sqft $347
Subdivision Hidden Forest Sec 2
MLS Listing ID A4684063
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Completed
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1979
Annual Tax Amount $10,222
Lot Size 1.020 Acres
Acres 1.02
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
A truly distinctive, custom-built masterpiece, this home is set on a private, lush, tropical 1+ acre oasis in beautiful Hidden Forest — a secluded sanctuary that feels worlds away, yet is only minutes from University Town Center, Lakewood Ranch, Jessica's Famous Farmstand, and Nathan Benderson Park. This property offers exceptional privacy, refined luxury, and thoughtful accommodations for every lifestyle, including a paver pad with 50-amp service for your boat or RV and two separate two-car garages — one brand new and oversized with abundant storage and lift installation capability.
Designed with a luxurious multi-level open floor plan, the home balances grand-scale entertaining with intimate everyday comfort. The completely remodeled chef's kitchen, at a cost over $100k, is a showpiece, appointed with quartz countertops, a generous center island, pantry, wet bar, and premium Thermador, Miele and Frigidaire Professional appliances purchased in 2021. A steam oven, warming drawer, five foot wide refrigerator and a dual fuel 6 burner range (gas top and electric range) elevate the culinary experience.
The formal dining and living rooms are equally impressive, with a built-in projector and screen for private cinematic evenings. A spacious family room anchored by a wood/gas-burning fireplace creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A dedicated bonus room — currently an arts and crafts studio — offers limitless flexibility, while a private office with custom built-in desks and closet provides an elegant work-from-home retreat.
Outdoors, the expansive covered lanai is designed for refined entertaining, complete with a fully equipped summer kitchen and a striking saltwater pool adorned with tranquil waterfalls and fountains, all set against serene preserve views. Meticulous attention to detail continues throughout the home, including more than 10 skylights, a new roof (2025), all new hurricane-impact windows installed in 2023 (excluding sliders), and new A/C units installed in 2022. Additional enhancements include a tankless water heater, 400-amp electrical service, custom landscape lighting, illuminated dimmer switches and ceiling fans throughout.
The mid-level entertainment lounge is ideal for billiards or cards, while the upper level is reserved for restful privacy. The grand primary suite is complemented by a conveniently located laundry room and opens through a sliding barn door to a spa-inspired bath of European elegance. Features include a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanities with Calacatta marble countertops, bespoke finishes, and a dramatic walk-in shower illuminated by a skylight and appointed with a rain showerhead and therapeutic body jets. A private morning kitchen with coffee station, wine cooler, and additional cabinetry completes this serene retreat. This is more than a home — it is a refined estate designed to elevate every pursuit.
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Hidden Forest Sec 2
Area 34235 - Sarasota
Zoning RE2
Rooms
Other Rooms Bonus Room, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Media Room
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Marble, Tile, Travertine
Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room
Furnishings Partially
Fireplace true
Appliance Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Whole House R.O. System, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry Inside, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, RV Hookup, Sliding Doors, Storage
Parking Features Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Parking Pad, RV Access/Parking
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence Chain Link, Wood
Pool Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Pool Sweep, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Tile
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
View Garden, Pool, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Rear Porch, Screened
Attached Garage true
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Landscaped, Paved
Entry Level Multi/Split
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 1 to less than 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public, Well
Structure Type Block,Stucco,Frame
New Construction false
Construction Status Completed
Schools
Elementary Schools Gocio Elementary
Middle Schools Booker Middle
High Schools Booker High
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition None
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