Behind the gates of The Founders club, one of Sarasota’s most desirable neighborhoods, this custom-built Florida Coastal/West Indies style Todd Johnston home is positioned for privacy on a ½ acre w/tranquil preserve views from both the front & rear of the home. Appreciate the sunrise of each day from your 1,200 sq.ft of outdoor space, upgraded w/travertine tile & clear-view screens for peaking at the occasional deer and staring at the beauty of the picture-perfect majestic oak nestled in the preserve. Take a dip in the heated pool, relax your muscles in the spa w/jewel colored tile, deck jets, & a unique lighted fountain feature. Inside you will be greeted with clean-lined architectural styling & detailing, soaring ceilings, 7 inch baseboards, & upgraded travertine tile throughout living areas & master en-suite. Simplistic refinement best describes the great room featuring 16ft coffered ceilings, transom windows, custom built-ins with mirror tile backsplash, & electric fireplace. The kitchen & adjoining dining space w/10ft corner sliders offer true alfresco dining for those crisp Florida evenings. Entertaining is easy w/large center island & the chef of the home, will enjoy the conveniences of a touch faucet at the farmhouse sink, pot filler above the Thermador gas range, multiple ovens, stylish vented hood, under cabinet and above cabinet lighting, loads of storage, and walk-in pantry. Retreat to your master suite with 12ft ceilings & 14 ft tray, a lovely seating area for uninterrupted conversations, private access to pool & spa, two custom walk-in closets and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with loads of natural light, freestanding tub, dual vanities, and a double entry shower w/multiple shower heads. The office/den just off the great room makes working from home a dream and your guests will feel spoiled with their en-suite bathrooms. The club/family room is tucked just beyond the kitchen along w/half bath & has its own entry to the outdoor oasis through corner pocket sliders for true & coveted outdoor/indoor living. And don’t forget the outdoor kitchen and specially made sundeck in your oversized backyard. To round out the perfectly designed spaces there is a spacious laundry room w/folding counter, sink, designer tile backsplash, & window for natural light, an open mud room, & an air conditioned 10X10 storage room, all located off the oversized 3 car garage. Structural & other upgrades include poured beams on perimeter of home, open cell foam insulation, whole house water filter & softener, reverse osmosis at kitchen sink & refrigerator, Low E insulated impact windows, security system, & 2 top of the line TRANE A/C units. The Founders Club is perfectly situated on over 700 acres comprising of mature trees, lakes, sidewalks, a beautiful clubhouse w/vibrant social community, dining, fitness center, and an award winning Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course, memberships optional. All residents enjoy a 24-hour manned guard gate, Har-tru tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball, playground, & miles of sidewalks for soaking in the natural Florida beauty. Located within 30 minutes to some of the best beaches in the country and 20 minutes to downtown Sarasota featuring all the arts, culture, & dining you can enjoy! Only a few minutes from I-75, shopping, & the new Waterside Plaza. With new construction wait times of over a year now is the time to choose home. Furniture available on a separate agreement.