8251 VARENNA DR, SARASOTA, FL, 34231
$644,900
Residential
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,639 Sqft
Lot Size
5,072 Sqft
March Special--Seller to pay 2025 HOA fees for an accepted offer by 3/31/2025! 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 pull down 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. Great investment opportunity as rentals in this area are in very high demand. 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. Only 3.2 miles to Sarasota's famous Siesta Key Beach, which Trip Advisor has awarded the title #1 beach in the US AND #4 beach in the world!!! 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!
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRA4617751 Year Built: 2014
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s)
Association Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities Community Features: Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Courts
Construction Materials: Block, Cement Siding, Stucco Cooling: Central Air
Country: US Direction Faces: East
Disclosures: HOA/PUD/Condo Disclosure, Seller Property Disclosure Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile Foundation Details: Slab
Furnished: Unfurnished Heating: Central, Electric
Laundry Features: Inside, Same Floor As Condo Unit Levels: One
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Terms: Conventional
Lot Features: In County, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Paved Occupant Type: Vacant
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Ground Level Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Screened
Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions Possession: Close of Escrow
Property Condition: Completed Property Sub Type: Villa
Property Type: Residential Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved Roof: Tile
Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Call Before Showing, Gate Code Required, Lock Box Electronic, See Remarks, ShowingTime
Special Listing Conditions: None Standard Status: Active
State Or Province: FL Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped View: Water
Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Lake
Rooms Rooms
Great Room: 16x15 ft Dining Room: 11x15 ft
Primary Bedroom: 12x18 ft Bedroom 2: 11x11 ft
Den: 11x11 ft Kitchen: 12x13 ft
Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 16x16 ft
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