8708 Woodbriar DriveSarasota, FL 34238Price: $995,000

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome home to this one-of-a-kind Indoor-Outdoor Courtyard Oasis in Deer Creek on Palmer Ranch. Set within the exclusive, 24-hour guard-gated community of Deer Creek, this uniquely designed custom courtyard residence offers refined Florida living with remarkable privacy and seamless indoor/outdoor connection. This motivated seller has thoughtfully updated the home with significant improvements including a 2025 classic flat tile roof with third nail construction, new LG refrigerator & Bosch stove, new electric fireplace with upgraded electrical service, a 2026 water heater, 2024 AC filtration system, 3M Sun Control window films, and plumbed gas lines for the BBQ and patio fire table. With the courtyard at its heart, the home lives beautifully around it, expanding living space dramatically. Views from the home include mature, thoughtfully designed landscaping and a lily pond. The private guest suite/casita includes a bedroom, walk-in closet, updated bath, and independently zoned HVAC-ideal for guests, multigenerational living, an office, or private retreat. From the courtyard, step through the doors into a sanctuary featuring wide-plank oak luxury vinyl flooring, crown molding, oversized baseboards, 8-foot doors, and soaring ceilings creating a timeless, contemporary feel. Pocketing glass sliders disappear completely into the walls, opening the main living areas to the private courtyard and screened lanai. Elegant window treatments with automated (remote control) darkening feature adorn all three bedrooms. The floor plan of this one-of-a-kind home offers superbly proportioned living spaces. The living room opens to a private, screened lanai with views of the lily pond. The expansive primary suite with updated en suite bath boasts a large walk-in closet, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. From the dining room, stroll through the open kitchen showcasing quartz countertops, new high-end appliances and bar seating, which flows into the family room and breakfast area. An irrigation well and multi-zone system support the lush grounds, while the outdoor space and fireplace create an inviting setting for entertaining. Deer Creek offers a peaceful setting in the heart of Palmer Ranch, conveniently located near Siesta Key Beach, Legacy Trail, Costco, Sarasota Square, the YMCA, dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Schedule your showing now to view this impeccably maintained custom home offering privacy, quality updates, and coastal courtyard living in one of Palmer Ranch's most desirable communities.