Beautiful unique home in one of Sarasota's most sought-after communities, the Lakes Estates. Upon entering you are greeting by warm bamboo flooring and vaulted ceilings which simply speak 'home.'  The family room is the perfect space for conversation and entertainment, featuring a cozy marble wood-burning fireplace and two sets of French doors to the shaded 30' x 14' lanai where you are greeted by the view of your own completely private lush Florida paradise on over a third of an acre lot. The kitchen is the 'heart' of the home, ripe for design possibilities with its center island, two sinks, and open floor plan layout perfect for entertaining guests and hosting parties.  On the West wing of the residence you'll find two spacious bedrooms which share a bath. The East wing hosts two additional bedrooms and bathrooms including the Master with en-suite bathroom and French doors to the lanai; as well as a completely private upper level office space away from the main living areas. In addition, you'll find plenty of storage in closet and attic space, a laundry 'mud room' with utility sink and an upstairs loft space with charming wood spiral staircase for a variety of uses. The yard offers plenty of space to spread out, or space for a future pool addition with desirable Southern exposure, although you won't need one with the community pool just a walk away. No other location like it in Sarasota, the Lakes Estates is minutes to downtown, I-75 and world famous beaches. The Lakes offers a recreation center, two heated community pools, hot tub, fitness center, playground, a gazebo, and lakefront walking trails.  This is a well-maintained community that features sidewalks throughout and lush manicured landscaping for delightful morning and evening strolls.  The entire community sparkles with pride of ownership. Don't wait, turn this into your Sarasota dream home today. See virtual 3D tour to walk through this home virtually: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=fHSTKtxBMWD&mls=1