5437 Creeping Hammock DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34231

$415,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,729  sqft
Built in 1979

Welcome to the perfect canvas to create your dream home with this unique property, ideally situated in a small, private enclave of homes in south Sarasota. This residence, brimming with potential, features a solid foundation and an excellent opportunity to bring your vision. This space can be transformed into a modern oasis with customization and updating to match your personal style. While the interior offers a blank slate, enjoy peace of mind with a roof installed in 2019, a new HVAC system in 2018 and re-pipe in 2011. Stepping inside this 3 bedroom (split plan) home, the spacious living area, adorned with a brick, wood burning fireplace, fully opens with pocketed sliders to the large enclosed lanai; a separate dining area located next to the kitchen offers a multitude of options to recreate the space. The large owner’s suite has loads of closet space and a single sliding glass door opening to the lanai. The ensuite bath includes a private shower area with a linen closet and one of a kind laundry pass through to the interior laundry room, which contains another storage closet, drop down ironing board and full-size washer and dryer . Throughout the home, pocket doors provide optional privacy, allowing you to easily separate or connect various rooms as needed. This design feature not only maximizes space but also offers flexibility as to how you use and enjoy each area of your home. Completing the home, an expanded two car garage provides sufficient space for two vehicles, as well as additional room for a workbench, toys and storage for those extra household items. The exterior of the property boasts a Florida Friendly landscaping which has been carefully and lovingly created and cared for, attracting a variety of birds and butterflies. Further enhancing the curb appeal, the lush, low-maintenance greenery creates an attractive Old Florida feel. Westlake Estates is conveniently located in close proximity to shopping, dining, entertainment, world famous beaches and I75. Abutting the community is Red Bug Slough Preserve, a 72 acre natural Florida environmental park with several miles of hiking trails, a small playground, picnic shelters and a fishing dock. Schedule a viewing today and imagine the possibilities of creating your dream home!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Window Treatments
Rooms:
Breakfast Room Separate, Great Room, Inside Utility
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry:
Inside, Laundry Room
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central
Fireplace:
Living Room, Wood Burning, Fireplace
Eco/Green Feature:
Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape

Exterior

General:
Garden, Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
Style:
Florida
Parking:
Garage Door Opener

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Blinds
General:
Block, Wood Frame, One, Slab

Location

Road/Access:
Street Paved
HOA Amenities:
Fence Restrictions, Vehicle Restrictions, Private Road, 250.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Sarasota

Lot

Zoning:
RSF3, LOT 28 WESTLAKE ESTATES, 0088010012
View:
Garden, Trees/Woods

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS

This listing courtesy of:
MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, Judy Wright, PA

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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