5241 88TH STREET E

Private backyard in a gated, golf course community not to be missed! This beautiful, bright, 2,243 sq. ft. luxury home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and rear eastern exposure has it all. As you enter the spacious living room with soaring ceilings, your eyes are immediately drawn to the breathtaking view of the 7th green surrounded by your own private heated saltwater pool with extended paver brick lanai. The pool was recently resurfaced and converted to saltwater with a new heater. The lanai has an outside shower, refrigerator, sink, and new doors. The front entry glass French doors feature an above transom for lots of natural light. The open floor plan offers great entertaining space, a separate dining room, and a large family room with vaulted ceilings, attractive wood valances, a gas burning fireplace, and side built-ins for components. The remodeled kitchen is equipped with a built-in desk, breakfast bar and cafe area, closet pantry and has been updated with new granite countertops with custom backsplash, a French door refrigerator, microwave, gas range, Bosch dishwasher, decorative LED light fixtures, numerous cabinets with plenty of storage space, and a movable butcher block island with additional storage. Aside from being meticulously maintained, upgrades abound in this home starting with the installation of a new roof in 2016, A/C in 2016, gutters, tank-less hot water heater, Plantation shutters, decorative ceiling fans, additional outlets, outdoor hose connections, ceramic tile flooring, and Pella windows for energy efficiency. There is also a Murphy Bed in the 3rd bedroom. The laundry has a sink, folding area, and additional storage cabinets. There are totally remodeled bathrooms and new carpeting. The spacious "Owner Retreat" has access to the lanai which overlooks the pool and golf course, a HUGE custom walk-in closet, new granite dual sinks and cabinetry, shower and soaking tub. The oversized garage with newly installed built-in storage cabinets and workbench area has an epoxy coated floor and can easily house two cars and a golf cart. This home features a stamped concrete circular driveway with side load garage. As an additional benefit, a Briggs Stratton generator with power surge has been installed with a 10 year transferable warranty. The home has been freshly painted and outside landscaping has been enhanced with LED outdoor lights that highlight the magnificent palm trees, including backyard flood lights and a solar lighted paved side yard. This is an amazing opportunity to live in the gated community of Rosedale Golf and Country Club. NO CDD FEES! NO MANDATORY MEMBERSHIPS! Enjoy the newly renovated clubhouse, 18-hole championship golf course, 5 Har-Tru lighted tennis courts, brand new state of the art fitness center, Jr. Olympic pool and full calendar of events and activities. The location of this community is convenient to the UTC Mall, I-75, Sarasota/Bradenton Airport, award winning restaurants, beaches, sporting events, theaters, and much more. Call today for a private showing!