9005 Bernini PlaceSarasota, FL 34240Price: $950,000

Set against a peaceful, wooded backdrop in Artistry, one of Sarasota's premier gated communities, this beautifully appointed residence combines thoughtful design, upscale finishes, and effortless maintenance-free living. Offering 2,573 square feet of living space, the home features 3 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bath, 3.5 baths, a dedicated office, and a spacious private primary suite. Eight-foot doors throughout enhance the home's sense of scale, while the office features custom built-in shelving and cabinetry. In the great room, a striking built-in fireplace wall creates a natural focal point for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is designed to impress with custom cabinetry, an oversized island with quartz waterfall edges, a 5-burner gas cooktop, custom range hood, and built-in double ovens. Step outside to your own private retreat, where a screened and heated pool with a spacious sun shelf is complemented by a summer kitchen and tranquil wooded views. Decorative metal fencing surrounds the backyard while preserving the open feel and natural setting. A side-entry 2-car garage completes the home. Artistry residents enjoy an exceptional collection of resort-style amenities, including a zero-entry heated community pool with an expansive sun deck, fitness center, yoga studio, community room, tot lot, pickleball and basketball courts, and miles of walking and biking trails - all within a gated community. Even better, Artistry has no CDD fees. Ideally located near Sarasota's renowned beaches, UTC Mall, shopping, dining, and I-75, this home offers exceptional convenience while maintaining the peaceful atmosphere of a private retreat. Location, luxury, privacy, and lifestyle - beautifully brought together in one exceptional Sarasota home.