6608 Saint James CrossingUniversity Park, FL 34201Sale Price: $1,118,000

Spectacular custom home with a contemporary flair in University Park Country Club. Saint James Crossing and this striking setting offers you backyard privacy, well-designed manicured landscaping on an expansive corner lot of 1/3 acre. Swim to your heart's content in a newly renovated inviting pool and entertain friends and family on a large covered lanai with 24x16 travertine pavers. Solid front entry doors (2017) of leaded glass. 3 large bedrooms plus a DEN or OFFICE. Several notable updates in this pristine home: ROOF replaced in 2017, 4-zoned HVAC in 2017, a total POOL RENOVATION in 2019 with a bronze pool cage in 2021, exterior repainted in 2021, interior painted in 2023. Other notable features include an expanded side entry garage, tankless water heater, separate laundry room with built-in cabinetry and stainless utility sink, updated lighting fixtures, landscape lighting, and an outdoor shower. The main living area features warm tile floors, bamboo flooring in all bedrooms, 10' ceilings, generous crown molding, and volume tray ceilings throughout. The living room with a wall of sliding glass doors is the perfect spot to relax, watch a movie, anticipate your next swim in the heated pool or unwind in front of a gas fireplace. Cheerfully be the chef in this kitchen with a European flair of high-quality cabinetry, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, and state-of-the-art stainless appliances including a wine fridge, wall oven, center island with induction cooktop and a distinctive LED Island range hood. Spacious breakfast nook with large windows and sliding glass doors lead to the lanai. The separate dining room easily flows from the living room to the kitchen, creating an ideal home for entertaining. The large owner's suite is a true retreat with its own sitting area, sliding glass doors to the lanai, three closets and a spa-inspired bathroom featuring a walk-in tiled shower, soaking tub, dual sinks, and a separate water closet. University Park Country Club is consistently ranked one of the top courses in Florida featuring 27 holes of championship golf; tennis and pickleball; a state-of-the-art fitness center, croquet - as well as an array of social and groups activities. Residents here enjoy the Region's popular country club lifestyle while being within close proximity to downtown Sarasota, shopping, dining, entertainment, beaches, SRQ International Airport, and I-75. Live an exceptional lifestyle on Florida's Gulf Coast. Bedroom Closet Type: Walk-in Closet (Primary Bedroom).