8251 Varenna DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34231

$739,900 Asking Price

2 beds
2 baths
1,639  sqft
Built in 2014

Villa has had NO damage from Debbie, Helene, OR Milton!! It is not in a flood zone and is far away from Gulf surges. Beautiful, gated, resort-style living in the heart of Sarasota at Esplanade by Siesta Key! Premium, waterfront lot with spectacular views of the lake at its broadest point. Enjoy amazing sunsets, and frequent visits by spoonbills, herons, egrets, etc. Open, spacious villa with 2BD, 2BA, plus den. Multiple upgrades and improvements. Custom window treatments, crown moldings, tray ceilings, and recessed lights throughout. Stylish, upgraded, wood-look ceramic tile flooring in main rooms. Great room with sheer vertical shades on tinted sliding glass doors, opening to extended lanai and inviting lake views. Sophisticated kitchen with white, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooking range, stunning new area rug, and raised counter bar for snacks and entertaining. Designer quartz counters in kitchen and baths. Primary bedroom with new carpet, 2023; ensuite bath, two sinks, full shower + bench, walk-in closet. Second bedroom with walk-in closet and private access door to second bath. Den/office includes mirrored Murphy bed for extra guests and tall cabinets on each side. All new hurricane windows, 2016, plus hurricane curtain for lanai and side door. Also pulldown sunscreens on the lanai. Some lanai furniture included. Laundry room with LG washer/dryer, 2020; sink, and convenient storage. Large 18” x 22” two-car garage, some shelving, and heat barrier on overhead door. Original hurricane shutters stored here. HOA fee includes roofs, exterior painting, landscaping, etc. Seller has paid ALL HOA fees for the buyer through the end of the year Just down the street is the EBSK Amenity Center with beautiful, walk-in lagoon-style pool, spa, pickleball court, Har-Tru tennis court, fire pit area, gazebo, etc. The stylish clubhouse has a full kitchen, social room, pool table, fitness center, etc., for your daily use and social events. On-site manager and many planned social events. There is also a paw park for your pets. Minutes to Siesta Key and its famous. #1 beach. Close to trendy Gulf Gate shops, restaurants, bistros, and bus lines. Approximately 20 minutes will get you anywhere you want to go-—downtown Sarasota, theaters, museums, Gulf beaches, the UTC mall, SRQ airport, etc. Drive south on 41 to Venice and all its attractions. Not far to I-75 and destinations beyond. Come today to see this most desirable community and villa, and enjoy the upcoming, holiday season in Sarasota in this lovely new home!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Rooms:
Den/Library/Office, Formal Dining Room Separate, Great Room, Inside Utility
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry:
Inside, Same Floor As Condo Unit
Flooring:
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central, Electric

Exterior

General:
Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
Parking:
Garage Door Opener, Ground Level

Construction

Roofing:
Tile
General:
Block, Cement Siding, Stucco, One, Slab

Location

Road/Access:
Street Paved
HOA Amenities:
Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, 850.0, Quarterly
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Sarasota

Lot

Zoning:
RSF3, LOT 116, ESPLANADE BY SIESTA KEY, 0103020082
View:
Water

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS

This listing courtesy of:
BRIGHT REALTY, Margie Kraft

About Sarasota, FL

Housing

Number of Units
152,825
Median Home Value
$341,369
Median Rent
$1,292

27.49% of housing units are renter occupied.

18.88% are vacant.

Commute

Car
66.43%
Public Transportation
0.60%
Walk to Work
0.72%
Work from Home
31.09%
Other
0.55%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
264,751
Median Age
51.20
Median Household Size
2.39

Education

High School
26.25%
Associate’s Degree
8.64%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.70%
Graduate Degree
17.31%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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