Although built in the 20th century, this home looks as authentic as the French manor house it was modeled after. The facade features a soft, light-colored stucco exterior accented by rustic stonework, creating a warm and inviting presence. Gracefully arched windows and classic dormers enhance the wooden shingle roof, which is crowned by two stately chimneys that add to the home's old-world charm. A gently curved brick-bordered walkway leads through a beautifully landscaped front yard, where manicured shrubs and vibrant flowering plants frame the path to the entrance. Bathed in sunlight under a clear blue sky, the entire scene feels like a serene countryside retreat-refined, welcoming, and effortlessly picturesque. In the main house, you'll find high ceilings throughout, two bathrooms, three bedrooms, a formal dining room, and a large, dedicated office.  Separate from the main home is a large, one-bedroom casita with a vaulted ceiling, full bath, kitchenette, and room for a workspace.  The huge, fully-screened, 1,000 SF courtyard is beautiful with a vaulted pool cage, pool with built-in waterfall and a spa, and both sunny and shady areas perfect for morning coffee, lunch, or evening cocktails.  This home has everything to serve your needs, including those of multigenerational living and visiting guests. Step inside this courtyard style home and you will be greeted by a lovingly maintained, spacious, open floor plan interior. The high ceilings, skylights, and doors surrounding the courtyard ensure that every inch of the home is filled with light. The kitchen features a wide expanse of countertops including two sinks, a range with an ultra-quiet external fan range hood, and a dishwasher.  Surrounded by maple cabinetry and including a built-in microwave and refrigerator, this space will bring the joy of cooking to a chef of any level. The master suite is huge and features two walk-in closets, and an incredible bathroom with clerestory windows, dual sinks in the main area of the bathroom and one in the water closet, a jetted tub and a separate walk-in shower. The two guest bedrooms within the main part of the house are good sized, and there is a large laundry room with a utility sink and new washer and dryer.  Add to this all the practical features of A NEWER ROOF, IMPACT EXTERIOR FACING WINDOWS, RECENTLY REDONE POOL SURFACE AND EQUPIMENT, AND A 2 CAR GARAGE WITH TONS OF STORAGE SPACE, and you have everything you need to live an incredible lifestyle in The Oaks Bayside. Membership in The Oaks Club, Sarasota's premier golf and country club, is mandatory with homeownership.