3519 Founders Club DriveSarasota, FL 34240Price: $1,499,900

Under contract-accepting backup offers. The BEST value in one of the most beautiful, gated communities in Sarasota located at 3519 Founders Club Drive. Take advantage of the best and ONLY time to get into the Founders Club at this price. Original owner who built the home with Lee Wetherington prior to the pandemic craze, this home had the best of the best vendors, contractors, and project managers who paid attention to every single detail. One of the most amazing attributes of this home is the interior homesite itself boasting nearly half an acre of deeded, private conservation preserve in the rear and full privacy in the front of the home. The house has a very deep setback, yet still has a huge backyard. Additionally, the home is situated to have privacy on all sides which allows for total seclusion while relaxing in the pool, spa and enjoying the built in fire pit that is connected to the natural gas lines. Enjoy the rarely used and pristine outdoor kitchen while enjoying the spa which has a brand new gas heater. This house is a true four bedroom home plus an office/den all surrounding a beautiful great room with faux wood beams, spacious kitchen, stainless steel GE Cafe appliances, huge kitchen island, built in ovens and more! The front room is an ensuite that is perfect for your out of town visitors. The third bath doubles as a pool bath and guest bath. The laundry room is adjacent to the large storage room which has so much potential as a wine room and bar. The three car garage is enlarged to provide for additional space to house those large SUV's, toys, bikes, golf carts, etc. Founders Club is a 24 Hour, fully manned, gated community surrounding acres upon acres of nature, wetlands, and preserve giving its residents boundless peace of mind and serenity. Each homesite is at least 1/3 of acre providing plenty of elbow room between your lovely neighbors. Bring your playful pups along because black, wrought iron fencing on your homesite is allowed! There is a wonderful recreation center AND a community center with yoga classes, pilates, fitness classes, playground, monthly happy hours, mahjong, canasta, sport court and tennis courts. Membership at the Founders Club Golf Club is optional. If you feel up to venturing outside the gates, Founders Club is less than 20 minutes to all of the incredible restaurants and beaches around the downtown areas. Endless dining and shopping options adorn the Waterside, UTC and Lakewood Ranch areas that are just mere minutes away. Every Sunday, Waterside has the best Farmer's Market in town boasting fresh produce, bread, craft beer, empanadas, fresh fish, and more! You must take a moment to see the area and view this diamond in the rough - a true gem amongst multi, MULTI million dollar homes. It represents the BEST value in the Founders Club. Schedule your private showing today!