7691 DONALD ROSS ROAD W

Welcome home to this exceptional and luxurious 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom pool home located on a gorgeous over ¾ acre preserve lot in sought after and gated Laurel Oak Estates. The 5,805 sf residence features a great open floor plan with office, bonus/exercise room & loft and was built with the highest quality details & luxury finishes throughout with casual elegance & easy living in mind. The great room is an absolute showstopper with grand vaulted ceiling, two-sided, remote-controlled gas fireplace set into a classic painted white brick focal wall with wood built-ins, & an abundance of natural light that floods the space through large sliding doors which flow seamlessly to the outdoors. The kitchen is a Chef's dream & is anchored by a large granite topped peninsula that comfortably seats 4. Prepare your family and guests a delicious meal in the sprawling, eat-in designer kitchen using state-of-the-art stainless appliances including Wolf 5 burner gas range & double wall ovens, 42” SubZero refrigerator, Viking warming drawer, Miele dishwasher, granite countertops, white subway tile backsplash, soft-close all wood, raised-panel cabinetry, designated dual seating work station, Butler's pantry/wet bar with glass front cabinetry and Scotsman gourmet icemaker, under cabinet task/pendant lighting, & Turkish travertine floors. The first floor owner's suite is complete with your very own en-suite home gym with custom cork floor and beautiful outdoor views. The serene space boasts a gorgeous tray ceiling, Oak plank hardwood flooring, dual custom walk-in closets & a marble, tile and glass spa-like bath complete with designer lighting. A formal living room, with peaceful backyard views, spacious dining room with chic lighting, 2 beautifully appointed guest bedrooms, pool bath, designated home office with plentiful built-in shelving & dark wood floors, walk-in climate-controlled 300+ bottle wine room, an expansive & customized laundry/mud room complete the sprawling first floor space. Access the spacious second level by ascending a hardwood staircase to find an upstairs loft bonus room, 2 additional generously sized bedrooms with custom walk-in closets and beautifully appointed en-suite baths. Enjoy the second-to-none outdoor living and pool area with 40' x 20' heated salt pool & spa, multiple seating and dining areas, screen enclosure & upgraded Travertine deck pavers. The stunning outdoor kitchen boasting built-in outdoor cabinets, a Lynx stainless grill, under counter refrigerator, prep sink & granite countertops completes the space. Beyond the lanai is plentiful green space, a perfect spot for an impromptu soccer game, room to toss the football or for a play set. Other great features include windows & doors that are impact rated or complete with Lexon & mesh hurricane protection, paver drive, walks, entry & lanai, 4 newer AC units, security system, central vac system, RING doorbell, & a custom app controlled SONOS surround sound audio system. A 24/7 guard-gated community, Laurel Oak Estates is set in a pristine environment of wetlands & nature preserve & features optional membership to the private Laurel Oak Country Club with 2 championship golf courses, 12 Har-tru tennis courts, 30,000 sf clubhouse with dining, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool & is within close proximity to #1 rated Siesta Key Beach, I-75, Sarasota Bayfront, Sarasota Memorial Hospital & the culture, dining & retail of Downtown Sarasota.