One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. New Construction 2025 – 3 BEDROOM + DEN, 3.5 BATH home in Arlington Park. - Welcome to your dream home, ideally located in Rustic Lodge — one of the most desirable pockets within the sought-after Arlington Park neighborhood in the heart of Sarasota. Enjoy your own backyard oasis featuring a private heated saltwater pool and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, complete with a Blaze burner grill, granite countertops, and a Zephyr beverage center. Beautiful pavers surround the outdoor entertaining space, while a grassy area offers the perfect spot for a garden or a place for pets to play. Step inside through a welcoming foyer adorned with custom porcelain tile flooring, which continues throughout the home in a large-format style for a seamless, elegant finish. Just off the entryway, you’ll find a spacious and private office. Continue into the open-concept living space, where the kitchen truly steals the show. Custom Studio Luxe cabinetry extends to the high ceilings, creating a stunning visual impact and maximizing storage. Quartz countertops are used throughout, including a full-slab backsplash and a dramatic waterfall island. The kitchen is outfitted with top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, including an induction cooktop, range hood, 42” built-in French door refrigerator, and a combination wall oven. Adjacent to the kitchen is a generous mudroom with built-in cabinetry, conveniently located near the entrance from the two-car garage, which features a durable epoxy-coated floor. Upstairs, each bedroom includes its own en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet with custom shelving to maximize space. The spacious primary suite includes a huge walk-in closet with a dedicated vanity area, while the primary bath offers a dual vanity, oversized walk-in shower, and a freestanding soaking tub. Throughout the home, you’ll find high-end finishes and fixtures, including Kohler plumbing fixtures, Daltile porcelain tile, Franklin Lighting, titanium pavers, a premium PGT window package, PVC vinyl fencing, and a sleek, wind-resistant 5V crimp metal roof. Additional features include a 21-foot-wide driveway, an irrigation system, outdoor lighting, and decorative window shutters. This home includes a one-year builder warranty and is perfectly located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach, St. Armand's Circle, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Legacy Trail, and top-rated local schools. Positioned within city limits, the property also qualifies as an excellent vacation rental opportunity. Private financing available.