8108 COLLINGWOOD COURT

This beautiful John Cannon home has arguably the best water views in the whole of University Park! Boasting 3 bedrooms, 3 baths + den, a 3-car side-return garage, and a huge pool deck, this 3,100-square-foot home is set on 0.4 acre of lushly landscaped property against a backdrop of expansive west-facing lake and golf course views. The home has been fastidiously maintained and beautifully updated. The split-bed floor one-story plan is anchored by a stunning living area with volume ceilings, a striking coral-stone fireplace surround, built-in shelving, and pocket sliders to a huge screened terrace with a sparkling pool and jaw-dropping water views. The primary suite has a large bedroom and spacious seating area overlooking the pool and lake, two walk-in closets, and a spacious bathroom with quartz cabinetry and a vanity desk. The kitchen was remodeled in 2018 with sleek granite countertops, and the appliances were all updated in the past couple of years with Thermador and Wolf fixtures. This home boasts an abundance of natural light in every room which, combined with extra features including high ceilings, a neutral palette, plantation shutters, sunshades, built-in features, and a whole-house generator, represents incredible value in a prime location behind the gates of this sought-after country club University Park Country Club is a gated, resident-owned community offering a 27-hole Ron Garl–designed golf course, eleven lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, four pickleball courts, croquet, a fitness center, and multiple on-site dining options. Miles of tree-lined streets provide opportunities for walking and biking, and a variety of social clubs and organized activities are available to residents. Located approximately four miles from downtown Sarasota, the community provides convenient access to shopping, dining, cultural venues, healthcare, and major transportation routes. University Town Center, with its wide selection of shops, restaurants, and fitness studios, is about two miles away, along with Nathan Benderson Park and nearby Mote Marine facilities. Gulf Coast beaches, SRQ airport, the Ringling Museum, boating options, and St. Armands Circle are all within an estimated 15-minute drive.