5122 Willow Leaf Drive is a sprawling two story single family home on nearly an acre of gorgeous lake front land in the highly desirable gated community of Bent Tree. With 3,829 square feet of living space, the home is surrounded by majestic oak trees and lush tropical gardens. Over the past four years it has been meticulously upgraded with approximately $250,000 in dramatic improvements. All four bedrooms and living spaces have a birds-eye view of one of the prettiest lakes in Sarasota — perfect for canoeing and fishing. The home boasts an oversized 11-foot-deep salt water swimming pool and a two-story lanai that features both an expansive patio and a second-story deck that spans the entire length of the home. Since 2019, the current owners have reimagined nearly every detail, creating a new flow for entertaining family and friends both indoors and out. THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE AMENITIES YOU WILL LOVE: A dazzling new kitchen that serves as the heart of the home with gleaming Cambria quartz countertops, a deluxe center island, an oversized breakfast bar and all new stainless-steel appliances. The first floor is anchored by two private en-suite bedrooms on either side of the home — a primary bedroom with two walk-in closets and a beautiful bathroom that looks out onto an enchanting private garden. The focal points of the step-down family room are a majestic 2 story stone fireplace and a second-floor loft/library. The second floor includes two beautiful bedrooms that open onto the home’s upper deck, as well as a luxurious bathroom. A new roof just completed in February 2023, impact windows and doors, a whole house 22kw generator, dramatic garden lighting, 3 newer central AC units and a year old mini split air conditioner installed in the oversized three-car garage. Whether you’re a pet owner who needs a dog run, a gardener who enjoys watching bougainvillea climb over a pergola, or parents in search of a play area for children and grandchildren, you will fall in love with the newly created side yard enclosed with secure aluminum fencing.
To top it off, a minimal HOA fee covers a gated entry, community park, and a lake suitable for fishing.
You will be just minutes away to fabulous shopping at the UTC Mall, an abundance of restaurants, the Sarasota Bradenton airport and the magnificent award winning Southwest Florida gulf beaches!
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