8016 Grande Shores Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240

$1,550,000

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Home Description

Take advantage of one of the best deals in Shoreview, offering over 80k in upgrades while still being presented at the same selling price at this time last year. Seller's loss, your gain! This impeccably maintained home offers luxury, comfort, and only a golf cart drive away from popular Waterside. The open-concept floor plan blends modern living with refined elegance. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted with a paver driveway, beautifully landscaped grounds, palms and a front porch, complete with a screen enclosure, adding privacy and shade for your potted plants or a bench. Engineered hardwood flooring spans most of the home. Enjoy upgraded Crown molding in all rooms, repainted throughout in 2024 with warm neutral tones. The great room is sure to be the heart of the home, boasting coffered ceilings, a new oversized fan and the ever-so-popular corner-pocketing sliding glass doors that add tons of natural light and showcase unobstructed lake views from the dining room, and kitchen. The adjacent dining area features a brand new elegant Robb & Stucky chandelier hand blown in Vermont and new kitchen pendant lighting, perfect for both casual meals and formal gatherings and plantation shutters throughout. The chef’s kitchen is ideal, featuring a large center island with counter-height seating, cabinetry with crown molding, stone countertops, a sleek glass subway tile backsplash, and a walk-in pantry. The stainless steel appliance suite complete this gourmet space. Step outside to an extended paver lanai with both covered and open-air areas surrounded by landscaping. Entertain effortlessly with the $35K custom-built outdoor kitchen installed 2024 with propane hookup, added exhaust and an outlet for a TV complete with a new bar fridge and high-end grill. Whether hosting a party or soaking in your heated saltwater pool & spa, enjoy breathtaking northern lake views and beautiful sunsets. After playing pickleball with your new friends, come home and enjoy your spacious primary suite, tray ceiling, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, stone countertops, a walk-in shower with frameless glass and upgraded tile. The large walk-in closet offers custom shelving. One bedroom in the home has two twin Murphy Beds that convey on opposite end of home while ensuring privacy and comfort for visitors. If that’s not enough…the versatile den includes a King Murphy bed and a built-in transitional desk that folds away, ideal for a home office or additional guest space. The laundry room doubles as a functional mudroom, complete with upper and lower cabinetry, counter space, and a Whirlpool washer and dryer. The oversized three-car garage includes epoxy floors, insulated doors, a 220V electric line (added 2022) for EV charging, and overhead storage racks for extra organization and an extra full size refrigerator. Additional premium features include full impact windows and sliding glass doors, and a whole-house Kohler generator, providing superior peace of mind. Shoreview at Waterside features 144 acres of lakes, clubhouse with gathering space, kayak launch, beach area, lighted tennis courts, pickleball courts, events lawn, and fitness center. Located just minutes from Waterside you are a short distance of shopping, dining, farmers market, parks, events, and more, while maintaining proximity to art and dining, including world-class beaches. Lakewood Ranch is the top multi-generational community in the country for six years in a row!