8945 Whitemarsh AvenueSarasota, FL 34238Price: $650,000

Pond views. Designer updates. Walk-to-the-clubhouse convenience. This is the Stoneybrook lifestyle you've been waiting for! Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this exceptional home in Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club combines stylish finishes, an expansive open floor plan, and tranquil Old World pond views-all in one of the community's most desirable settings. From the moment you arrive, the curb appeal stands out with a paver driveway, refreshed landscaping, and neutral interior and exterior paint. Step through the screened front entry and into a bright, welcoming home with soaring ceilings, updated lighting, and captivating pond views. The completely remodeled kitchen is the centerpiece of the home, featuring crisp white shaker cabinetry, quartzite countertops, high-end stainless-steel appliances, breakfast bar, peninsula seating with waterfall edge, a spacious dinette, and LED recessed lighting. Open to the living and dining areas and flowing directly to the lanai, this layout was made for entertaining and effortless everyday living. The dining room adds two custom built-in cabinets for stylish storage and display. Walls of glass bring the outdoors in, with high-impact sliding glass doors connecting the living room to the lanai and those beautiful pond views. Motorized and accordion shutters provide additional storm protection. The spacious primary retreat offers a peaceful escape with vaulted ceilings, two custom walk-in closets, direct lanai access, and serene pond views. The remodeled ensuite bath features white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a large walk-in shower. A versatile den with pocket doors can easily function as a third bedroom, home office, or flex space. Custom built-ins create an attractive bar area, desk, and display space for collectibles. The split-bedroom design provides wonderful privacy for owners and guests. The guest bedroom is privately located at the front of the home and features two generous closets, with a beautifully remodeled guest bath conveniently nearby. A thoughtfully designed laundry room off the kitchen doubles as a convenient entry to the two-car garage, which features epoxy flooring, a workbench, and abundant storage cabinetry. Beyond your front door, Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club offers an exceptional resort-style lifestyle with an amenity-rich setting that includes a recently modernized 18-hole championship golf course, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, fitness center, walking trails, full-service restaurant and bar, and more. A major bonus for the buyer: the sellers have already paid the 2024 golf course modernization project assessment in full, representing a savings of more than $6,000. Ideally located near the Legacy Trail and just minutes from Nokomis Beach and Siesta Key Beach, with shopping, dining, and entertainment close by, this condo puts you at the center of everything that makes the Sarasota area such a desirable place to live All of this, plus the incredible convenience of being within walking distance of the clubhouse, makes this a home you'll want to see in person. Buy a house anywhere. Buy a lifestyle in Stoneybrook.