MULTIPLE OFFERS... submit "highest and best" by Tuesday the 14th by 10:00 am. WOODLANDS OF BENT TREE… Tucked within the sought-after Woodlands of Bent Tree, one of Sarasota's premier GATED communities. Elegant Tudor-style home, with a touch of Florida style, timeless character and exceptional privacy. Set on a sprawling, lushly landscaped homesite just under one ACRE, perfectly positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac. Custom-built POOL HOME with nearly 3,918 SQFT of living space, potential 6 bedrooms, or 4 plus bonus and 2 offices, or music room… so many choices. IMPACT WINDOWS AND DOORS (excluding front doors and garage side door) and ROOF REPLACED in 2018. Grand two-story foyer, formal front staircase and secondary back staircase, soaring ceilings, rich wood flooring, and detailed crown and picture frame molding. Family room with a wood-burning fireplace flanked by a built-in bookcase and two sets of French doors leading to the expansive screened lanai. Well-appointed kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop with downdraft ventilation, KitchenAid built-in wall oven and microwave, plus a Newair dual-zone wine fridge and walk-in pantry. Charming breakfast nook with bay window overlooks the serene pool area, the formal dining room boasts a stunning 15-foot cathedral ceiling. FIRST-FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE with French doors to the lanai, two walk-in closets, and a spacious ensuite bath featuring split vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and private water closet. Flexible formal living room or office, or music room. Also, two half baths and a large laundry room with a second-floor laundry chute complete the main level. Upstairs, five additional bedrooms (or 4BDR and bonus room) and two full baths provide endless flexibility for family, guests, media room, or a second office. Outdoor living is a dream with a GAS-HEATED POOL resurfaced with new tile in 2019, spacious stone paver lanai and patio, outdoor shower, and a generous 4backyard with well irrigation. Surrounded by private and peaceful preserve views with a wonderful yard for the family plan! 2-car side-entry garage, long stone paver driveway and walkway, excellent curb appeal and propane for cooking and pool heating. Residents of Bent Tree enjoy a vibrant, close-knit community with events year-round, A-rated schools within walking/biking distance, and access to nature's beauty through spring-fed lakes and preserved landscapes. Conveniently located near Bent Tree and Laurel Oak Country Clubs, Twin Lakes Sports Park, UTC Mall, downtown Sarasota, and top-rated beaches.