8251 VARENNA DR

New price!! Beautiful, gated, resort-style living in the heart of Sarasota at Esplanade by Siesta Key! Premium, waterfront lot with spectacular views of the lake at its broadest point. Enjoy amazing sunsets, and frequent visits by spoonbills, herons, egrets, etc. Open, spacious villa with 2BD, 2BA, plus den. Multiple upgrades and improvements. Custom window treatments, crown moldings, tray ceilings, and recessed lights throughout. Stylish, upgraded, wood-look ceramic tile flooring in main rooms. Great room with sheer vertical shades on tinted sliding glass doors, opening to extended lanai and inviting lake views. Sophisticated kitchen with white, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooking range, stunning new area rug, and raised counter bar for snacks and entertaining. Designer quartz counters in kitchen and baths. Primary bedroom with new carpet, 2023; ensuite bath, two sinks, full shower + bench, walk-in closet. Second bedroom with walk-in closet and private access door to second bath. Den/office includes mirrored Murphy bed for extra guests and tall cabinets on each side. All new hurricane windows, 2016, plus hurricane curtain for lanai and side door. Also pulldown sunscreens on the lanai. Some lanai furniture included. Villa has had NO damage from Debbie, Helene, OR Milton, and meets all the latest codes. It is not in a flood zone and is far away from Gulf surges. Laundry room with LG washer/dryer, 2020; sink, and convenient storage. Large 18” x 22” two-car garage, some shelving, and heat barrier on overhead door. Original hurricane shutters stored here. HOA fee includes roofs, exterior painting, landscaping, etc. Just down the street is the EBSK Amenity Center with beautiful, walk-in lagoon-style pool, spa, pickleball court, Har-Tru tennis court, fire pit area, gazebo, etc. The stylish clubhouse has a full kitchen, social room, pool table, fitness center, etc., for your daily use and social events. On-site manager and many planned social events. There is also a paw park for your pets. Minutes to Siesta Key and its famous. #1 beach. Close to trendy Gulf Gate shops, restaurants, bistros, and bus lines. Approximately 20 minutes will get you anywhere you want to go-—downtown Sarasota, theaters, museums, Gulf beaches, the UTC mall, SRQ airport, etc. Drive south on 41 to Venice and all its attractions. Not far to I-75 and destinations beyond. Come today to see this most desirable community and villa, and enjoy the upcoming winter/spring season in Sarasota in this lovely new home!

MLS ID#

MFRA4617751

Price

$679,900

Status

Active

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2

Full Baths

2

Half Baths

0

Square Footage

1,639 sqft

Acres

0.1200

Year Built

2014

Type

Residential

Subtype

Villa

Style

N/A

Address

8251 VARENNA DR

Subdivision

Esplanade By Siesta Key

City

Sarasota

County

Sarasota

State

FL

Zip Code

34231

Senior Community

No

Amenities

Fitness Center, Gated, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s), Spa/Hot Tub, Clubhouse, Pool, Pickleball Court(s)

Parking

N/A

View

No

Waterfront

No

Pool

No

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Crown Molding, Window Treatments, Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Surface Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor

Heating

Central, Electric

Cooling

Central Air

Flooring

Ceramic Tile, Carpet

Fireplace

N/A

Stories

1

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer

Exterior Features

Sliding Doors, Lighting, Irrigation System, Hurricane Shutters, Rain Gutters

Construction

Block, Stucco, Cement Siding

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Tile

Fencing

N/A

Lot Features

Paved, In County, Near Public Transit, Level, Landscaped

Elementary

Phillippi Shores Elementary

Middle

Brookside Middle

High

Riverview High

Date Listed

August 8, 2024

Days on Market

188

Zoning

RSF3

Direction Faces

East

New Construction

No