2308 Shadow Oaks RoadSarasota, FL, 34240

Your private oasis close to everything awaits! Welcome home to this beautiful extensively upgraded 4 bed, 4 bath, 4452 square foot home on over an acre complementing contemporary expectations with timeless country charm. Within you’ll discover a truly flexible living space for modern families & everyone’s hobbies with a master suite option on both floors, spacious living areas, dedicated office & an extra flex room, game room, playroom, gym or guest suite. Or the south wing could simply be a generous multi-generational retreat…. The 2020 renovations enlightened & streamlined the interior with a huge chef’s kitchen & dining room combo, all new bathrooms, updated bedrooms with walk-in closets & flooring too–all while maintaining the home’s warm & inviting character. Two wood-burning fireplaces add a cozy ambiance to both living rooms, upstairs & down. Outside, enjoy true Florida living with a screened-in heated saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen with built-in grill & large covered patio–perfect for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Warblers, sandhill cranes & a little family of deer will bring joy to your days as will stunning sunsets by the pool at night. With 200 feet along peaceful Philippi Creek, this private lot features outdoor lighting, irrigation, mature oaks, bamboo, banana trees, rows of foxtail palms & ample room for all the big & little kid toys you’ve been wishing for! The oversized two-car garage features EV charging, rear garage door, additional storage & extra room. Additional energy & cost-savings bonuses include a 3-zoned HVAC system & other mechanical updates throughout. No HOA or CDD fees. Flood zone X for extra savings & peace of mind. Perfect for nature lovers & exercise enthusiasts, the world-famous Celery Fields bird & nature refuge is 0.4 miles away for you to hike, bike, paddle, fish & birdwatch as a daily routine. When you must run errands, this generous retreat is also only minutes from many shopping/dining choices at Bee Ridge, Fruitville, UTC, Lakewood Ranch & Costco along nearby Interstate exits & is within thirty minutes of the airport, St Armands Circle, Lido & Siesta Key beaches & downtown Sarasota too. Then come home again & disappear into the rare rustic charm of this tropical sanctuary estate.