7417 Curtiss AvenueSarasota, FL 34231Sale Price: $512,000

It's easy to perfect the art of living when you live in a work of art. This enchanting residence is poised centrally in Sarasota with its fabulous schools, close to cultural activities, minutes to No. 1-rated Siesta Key Beach, Gulf Gate Public Library and the Legacy Trail. The curb appeal begins with tropical landscaping, a custom designed door and double-arched porch entry welcomes you to an inviting home that is energizing yet tranquil. Created by discerning perfectionists, the sellers were able to achieve a unique home, spacious in design with unending attention to detail. Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, stunning backsplash and deep stainless sink with pass through to outer bar. LED lighting, loads of storage, newly redone baths in trending colors with designer touches. Two separate living spaces, yet open and centered around the kitchen. The owner's suite is spacious with a walk-in closet and two additional bedrooms with large windows to let in natural light. Outdoor life is as compelling as the indoors for Zen-like living with sliders pocket all the way back to a large 10-foot by 24-foot screened lanai. It's always about the view and you will enjoy private preserve and shimmering lake sights. Nothing captures the mood better than serene living with a menagerie of birds and wildlife. On a practical side, there's a 20-foot by 21-foot, two-car garage and new air conditioning in 2014.