SARASOTA, FL 34231 8251 Varenna DRIVE

Price adjustment. Plus, seller to pay 4th Quarter HOA dues payable Oct. 1, 2024 with accepted contract!! *Beautiful, gated, resort-style living in the heart of Sarasota at Esplanade by Siesta Key *Location, location, location! *Premium, waterfront lot with spectacular views of the lake at its broadest point *Enjoy phenomenal sunsets, and frequent visits by spoonbills, herons, egrets, etc. every day *Open, spacious villa with 2BD, 2BA, plus den *Thousands in upgrades and additions *Custom window treatments, crown moldings, tray ceilings, and recessed lights throughout *Quartz counters in kitchen and baths *Stylish wood-look ceramic tile in every room, except carpet in two bedrooms. *All new hurricane windows,'16. plus hurricane curtain for lanai *Great room is open to lanai with custom vertical sheer shades on the tinted, sliding, glass doors and with beautiful views of the lake *Sophisticated kitchen with white solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooking range, and raised counter bar facing great room. Stunning, new, area rug included. *Primary bedroom with new carpet, ’23, ensuite bath, full shower and bench, dual sinks, make-up vanity and shelves, walk-in closet. *2nd Bedroom with walk-in closet and private access door to second bath. *Den/office includes mirrored Murphy bed for extra guests with tall cabinets on each side. *Orchids and tropical plants will flourish on the extended, screened lanai, which includes some furniture and manual pull-down sun shades. *Hurricane screens on lanai and side door, ’16 *Inside laundry room with LG washer/dryer, ’20, sink, and convenient storage. *Large 18’ X 22’ garage with heat barrier on overhead door *Original hurricane shutters stored here *Many shelving units included *Just down the street is the fabulous 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 Gulf Gate shops, restaurants, bistros, and bus lines *Approximately 20 minutes will get you anywhere you want to go--downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle, the barrier islands, Lido Beach, the SRQ airport, etc. Or, go south on 41 to waterfront restaurants and beaches of Venice *Only a short drive to I-75 and destinations beyond* Note that villa is NOT in a flood zone, and had NO damage from tropical storm Debbie *Come today to see this rarely available and lovely villa in EBSK!