13655 N Branch Rd, Sarasota, Florida
List Price: $750,000
MLS Number: A4490758

This private gated sanctuary sits on 5 acres in highly sought-after Oak Ford. Impeccably maintained 4 Bed/2 Bath home with 3 Car Garage and a flexible split-bedroom floor plan. There is a formal living and dining room, great room, breakfast area, soaring ceilings, with lots of windows and sliding glass doors. The gourmet kitchen features a large island, closet pantry, abundant storage with pull-out trays in the base cabinets. The expansive owner's suite features a large walk-in shower, deep soaking tub, a separate water heater, his/her vanities, private water closet and 2 walk-in closets. One of the 2 spacious private guest rooms has a walk-in closet and the 4th bedroom was used as a Den and includes custom solid wood built-ins. Relax in the gazebo or take a swim in the large luxurious pool overlooking unobstructed views of the pond and lush natural landscaping. The oversized Garage allows space for a work bench or storage and the extra wide driveway gives additional parking. Roof replaced Jan 2020 and the AC replaced May 2016."The Oak Ford community encourages natural landscaping and the maintenance of a wild natural forested setting conducive to a healthy wildlife population which includes but is not limited to deer, wild turkey, rabbits and shore and inland birds. Oak Ford has become an oasis of nature in a region increasingly defined by cookie cutter developments and the death of native vegetation". Oak Ford I (oakford1homeowners.com) This beautiful, quiet, covenant controlled community is conveniently located approximately 10 miles east of I-75 off of Fruitville Road. Close to Lakewood Ranch Waterside, UTC Mall, restaurants, and beaches.... but away from noisy surroundings and the hustle and bustle of city life.