Please see 3D Virtual Tour Online and Virtual Showings are Welcomed - As if the natural beauty of University Park is not enough to welcome you home… wait until you visit the Hyde Park Neighborhood with magnificent gazebo and an enclave of 12 homes – home is on a private Cul de Sac… ROOF replaced in 2015. The Neal built Fairfield II model has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and all the appointments to spark your imagination and speak HOME! Pavered driveway to a side entry 2 car garage (with lots of built in storage), lush landscaping leading to the stunning double doored leaded glass entrance. Entering the home you’ll be struck by the 18” diagonally set tile, soaring ceilings, mantled fireplace with hearth, crown moldings, an adjoining dining room with chandelier, honeycomb shades, silk draperies, and sliders leading to an oversized lanai replete with large pool overlooking a waterway. The home abounds with natural light throughout. The heart of any home is the expansive gourmet kitchen. Here you have an abundance of granite on several preparation areas including a center island, two toned cabinetry both white and honey toned maple (many lighted cabinets), walk in pantry, gas cook top, built in oven and microwave (replaced in 2020). The delightful meal preparation area overlooks a spacious tiled family room with sliders to the pool area. The beautiful well-appointed master suite with additional relaxation area, 2 customized closets, larger master bath has separated his and hers sinks surrounded by lots of granite, lovely fixtures, walk in shower, separate w/c and sumptuous soaking tub (a welcome retreat after a stimulating golf or tennis match). A Jack and Jill guest suite area offers the perfect sleeping quarters…complete with private shared bath or adjacent to the third bath (which could serve as a pool bath). The additional back bedroom with sliders to the pool could be an at home office or study. Florida living is best suited to a larger pavered lanai, wonderful pool that you can truly swim in… several different areas are offered to relax in the sun, afternoon cocktails, dinner parties, etc. There is a partial Summer Kitchen with gas hook-up. University Park is an award winning 27-hole golf course with premium tennis courts, delicious food at the Park Grill for your dining pleasure and more amenities to follow now that the club is Resident Owned. Close to downtown Sarasota, UTC Mall, and all the fabulous social activities afforded to you in this phenomenal area – this is the Jewel of Florida. Sellers are offering Buyers a 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty up to $580.00 University Park is now a resident owned Recreation Distinct (RD).There was a bond to purchase this asset and the residents will have an additional charge depending on the home and neighborhood added to the tax bill beginning in 2020.