Looking for the perfect place to spread out and call home? This spacious 4 bedroom 3 bath pool home on a 1/3 acre lot has it all! Pride of ownership is evident in this updated Sarasota Golf Club Colony gem. The huge outdoor space makes this the ultimate home for entertaining. As you arrive you'll be greeted by a newer metal roof complete with InsulStar Plus adhesive insulation giving you outstanding hurricane protection and energy savings. A cheerful front porch and designer double glass doors welcome guests. Step inside and note the luxurious porcelain tile & wood laminate floors throughout. Newer paint in soft neutral hues add a calming beauty to the home. The front living room features a triple bay window and is currently being used as a large dining area, while the L shaped dining room with pocketing sliders to the pool is doubling as a work from home space, amazing flexibility to fit your needs. The family room boasts vaulted ceilings, newer hurricane rated skylights and a wood burning fireplace with built in shelving, a comfy space to curl up and read a good book. Open to the family room, a large dinette area leads you to the chef's kitchen and covered lanai through French doors. The updated kitchen truly inspires culinary masterpieces with its propane gas stove, under sink reverse osmosis system, granite countertops and tiled backsplashes. The breakfast bar is great for casual meals and doubles as a buffet while entertaining. The owner's suite has pocketing sliders that overlook the 14x28 pool & spa, a nice view to wake up to each day. Double closets and an ensuite bath with high end travertine counters, hidden appliance garage & hamper, built-in vanity, dual sinks, private water closet room and a walk-in shower with frameless glass enclosure give the owner's suite a truly spa like feel. Three over-sized guest bedrooms are smartly placed on the opposite side of the home for great privacy. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are separated by bath 2 which has granite tops and a tub/shower combination. Bedroom 4 has pocketing sliders to the pool area and bath 3 has granite tops, a walk-in shower and access to the pool patio. There's even a pet door to the patio for your 4 legged family members. The enormous lanai and deck space gives you loads of room to spread out while entertaining. Newer ceiling fans with LED lighting are found on the dual lanais. The sparkling pool & spa have been pre-plumbed for propane or electric heat if desired and the pump was replaced in recent years. The indoor utility room has a laundry tub, storage cabinets and a 2nd refrigerator for extra groceries or beverages. The 2.5 car garage has room for a golf cart or workbench, built-in cabinets, attic storage and the overhead door has new rollers and has been upgraded to hurricane standards. The extra wide driveway has room for additional vehicles. There are soft hurricane screens for the front and rear porches and all other windows have hurricane shutters giving you added peace of mind. The septic tank was replaced in 2019 and there is a filtration/purification and softening system for the well, no water/sewer bills to pay! The 13,000 square foot lot is framed by mature tropical landscaping adding beauty & privacy to the outdoor space. This is "country" living at its finest yet close to great shopping & dining and a quick ride to #1 Siesta Key beach. Don't miss the opportunity to make this Sarasota Golf Club Colony beauty your new home, schedule your private showing today!