8205 GRANDE SHORES DR Sarasota, FL 34240

Welcome to this better than new Arthur Rutenberg’s Coquina model with superb attention to detail and finely crafted finishes that create modern minimalist and an elegant interior. This stunning custom-built coastal home boasts a modern design surrounded by lush tropical foliage, nature preserve offering total privacy and breathtaking sunsets over the water vistas offering a lifestyle of ease and beauty. An expansive open kitchen stands front and center with an impressive quartz island, custom wood cabinetry, upgraded stainless steel appliances, including natural gas cooktop, walk-in pantry, and a separate casual dinette. The spacious Great Room features hardwood flooring and a custom designed river rock wall adding warmth and elegance to the living space. Open the sliding glass doors to your private oasis complete with a panoramic screen, salt water heated pool, spa, sun shelf, fountains and access to a pool bath. Your outdoor entertainment is easy with two separate covered loggias offering a fully equipped outdoor summer kitchen with grille, beverage fridge, bar area, large dining area, and lounging space centered around an elegant fire table. The owner’s suite is designed for relaxation including a sitting area, large walk-in closet with wood shelving, and a lavish private bathroom with a soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower with glass enclosures and two separate vanities. The formal dining room is within proximity to the kitchen making your formal entertainment events effortless. The spacious home office, or bonus room, is located towards the back of the house and affords total privacy while overlooking the pool area and the tranquil nature preserve. Your overnight guests will love the two additional bedrooms, one which is an ensuite with full private bath. Other features not to be missed include, large laundry room with cabinets, built-in laundry tub and large storage closet. Wide crown moldings, tray ceilings, designer wall coverings and professionally faux painted interiors, an oversized 3 car climate control garage with an entire wall of custom designed storage system, whole house generator, hurricane impact windows and doors, upgraded light fixtures, high end finishes, plantation shutters, automatic shades, sound system with built-in speakers, gutters, extensive landscaping with up lighting and many other upscale features. This is an unique opportunity to live in Lakehouse Cove at Waterside without having to go through the long building process! Lakewood Ranch Waterside encompasses seven lakes and 20-acres of shoreline, nature preserves and walking trails. Coming soon is the lakefront town center with a large variety of shopping and dining options including future home of Players Centre Theater plus water taxi from Lakehouse Cove boat house to the shops at Waterside. Lakehouse Cove residents have access to a rich filled amenity site featuring a resort style pool, spa overlooking the lake, lounging cabanas, fire pit, private beach, play area, pickle ball courts, bocce ball, 24-hour fitness center. A luxurious Club House with fully equipped kitchen, board/meeting room, game room, outdoor verandahs with outdoor/indoor pass thru window. There's also a boat house with kayak rentals, two dog parks, 12,000 square feet event lawn and more.