Enjoy the quiet country lifestyle you have always dreamed of in this wonderful custom-built stilt home located in the gorgeous community of Myakka City, Florida! Nestled on a picturesque 5.75 acre wooded conservation lot, this 2-story home sits high & dry and offers quiet neighbors, a serene setting of majestic live oak trees draped with Spanish moss, & an abundance of wildlife. A fence surrounds a portion of the property. Built in 2000, this desirable home boasts a spacious living area of 1056 square feet under air & features 3 fantastic bedrooms, 2 full bathroom & an incredible 5 car covered carport. Situated 5-hundred yards from the main street, a long quiet & private driveway leads to the wood framed stilted exterior & an appealing wood staircase adorns the welcoming balcony entrance. This non smoking home offers freshly painted interior walls, energy efficient windows with bamboo & wooden slat blinds, new interior doors, & gorgeous wood laminate flooring that continues into the main living areas of the home including the living room, dining room, & hallway leading to the bedrooms. Decorating the bright & open floor plan of the living room & dining room combination are soaring cathedral ceilings, an attractive ceiling fan with a decorative light fixture, a dazzling chandelier, & 2 sets of beautiful French doors that open to the amazing covered & screened lanai. Perfect for entertaining or relaxing, the large 24 by 10 foot screened & covered lanai overlooks the beautiful landscape of the property & offers a cooling ceiling fan with a decorative light fixture, wood deck flooring, an access door to the front balcony, & a lovely hammock for those lazy Florida afternoons. Overlooking the wonderful dining and living area is the amazing kitchen that features a breakfast bar, an island with travertine tiled countertops, custom track lighting, maple colored laminate cabinets, and easy to maintain ceramic tile flooring. Appliances include a built-in microwave, a four-burner stove, a side-by-side refrigerator, and a dishwasher. The spectacular master bedroom opens to cathedral ceilings, large double closet, appealing carpeting, and a ceiling fan with a decorative light fixture. Adorning the adjoining master bathroom is a single vanity, a linen closet, and a glass enclosed walk-in shower. The lovely first guest bedroom is ideally situated for a home office as it offers a single closet, a cooling ceiling fan, attractive blinds, and plush carpeting. In the second guest bedroom, you will find a closet, a ceiling fan, appealing blinds, and wall-to wall carpeting. Highlighting the charming guest bathroom is durable tile flooring, a single vanity, and a tub and shower combination. The ground level features an oversized laundry room and a spacious carport that includes adequate space for five vehicles and could easily be converted into a lower level family room or bonus room. Additional highlights include a homemade irrigation system equipped with timers, a lovely vegetable garden, and a sizeable storage shed in the backyard. The marvelous community of Myakka City is located in Manatee County, in the Sarasota-Bradenton metro area and is just twenty minutes east of Lakewood Ranch off Highway 64. Lake Manatee State Park is a short drive away and offers a public boat launch and access to the beautiful Manatee River. Lake Manatee Fish Camp is nearby too! Please contact the seller immediately to schedule a private showing of this amazing property now! |