8953 Olde Hickory Ave, Sarasota, Florida
List Price: $650,000
MLS Number: A4535569

Cheerful colors, plantation shutters and coastal casual dcor make this charming house feel very cozy and welcoming. The open floor plan flows nicely from the front door through the living room & dining room, right into the family room & kitchen. Sliding glass doors extend the family room onto the covered lanai. The covered lanai is the ideal place to sit back and cuddle up with a good book as you watch the outdoor curtains wave in the soft breeze or entertain friends. The lush tropical landscaping creates a private backyard oasis to enjoy while cooling off in your pool. The home is fully equipped with manual and motorized hurricane shutters, which enclose the covered lanai to block the sun and wind and protect the house from inclement weather. The kitchen is updated with newer white cabinets with pull out drawers/shelves, newer appliances, large pantry and quartz countertops. There is a breakfast bar that seats 4 as well as a dinette area for more formal dining, or you can eat in the family room while watching your favorite shows on TV. The living room opens to the dining room, has luxury vinyl tile flooring and is perfect for entertaining. The master suite has lush Berber style carpeting, sliding glass doors to the lanai and a large custom walk-in closet. The master bath has been updated with a double vanity sink, quartz countertop, newer cabinets, garden tub and glass enclosed shower. The guest bedroom has Berber style carpeting and easily fits 2 twin beds or a king. The guest bath has been updated with a walk-in shower with glass doors, newer cabinets and quartz countertop. The den doubles as a third bedroom with luxury vinyl tile floors, pocket doors, built-in bookshelves, cabinets, 2 desks and murphy bed. Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club offers an 18 hole Arthur Hills designed golf course, pro shop, pool, fitness center, bocce courts, har-tru tennis courts, full service restaurant with indoor & outdoor dining, bar and nature trails. Stoneybrook is close to the Legacy Trail, area beaches, restaurants and shops. Buy a house anywhere, buy a lifestyle in Stoneybrook.