$2,189,000

An exceptionally well maintained 4,012sf residence with 4 bedrooms 3 full and a half baths situated on the interior Heron golf course on a 0.61 acre lot in the private Oaks Club community. It has golf course and water views and 24 hr gated security. This custom golf course home was built by esteemed builder Arthur Rutenberg. It represents Rutenberg at his very best - stylish elegance, superior craftsmanship designed to accommodate the seamless indoor-outdoor transfer so critical to Florida living. Most prominently the home features 12 foot high ceilings in most rooms, designed to maximize the home's grander, air flow and natural light. The previous owners called it "The House of Light”. The Rutenberg influence abounds in other stunning details starting with the lighted entrance posts, the dramatic circular driveway and the centrally located kitchen that seamlessly opens to a comfortable family/TV room. The home has magnificent coffered ceilings, distinctive crown molding and a gas fire place. Its oversized screened lanai encompasses substantial undercover space for family and guest dining. It is visually highlighted by a 4 foot high tile wall at the head of the pool with a waterfall feature. The kitchen is a cooks delight with new granite counters, stainless steel appliances, including SUBZERO and WOLF. The master bathroom has dual vanities and a large custom tiled shower and soaking tub. The oversized 3 car garage has amble storage capacity, a work table and a refrigerator. Mr. Rutenberg would be pleased to know that this meticulously crafted home has been skillfully updated over the years by all its owners. These improvements include - 1.) hurricane windows and doors (2020), 2.) Roof (2019), 3.) Cage - aluminum structure (2018) 4.) Screened under-cover outdoor grilling area - granite tops, refrigerator, seating for 4, Alfresco grill (20xx). The Oaks has been a member owned private residential golf club for over 40 years. It boosts many accolades, including being the only private residential golf club in the Sarasota/Bradenton/Fort Myers area recognized for high achievement by both Platinum Clubs of America and Distinguished Emerald Clubs of World. It has also been recognized as “The Healthiest Club" and is a certified Audubon Society award recipient. The club has a magnificent 30,000 square foot club house, three exquisite dinning venues, two 18 hole well maintained championship golf courses featuring excellent professional instruction, an outstanding racquets program with 12 har-tru Hydo Grid courts, 4 pickle ball counts, a vibrant croquet program with a regulation sized lawn, a state-of-the-art (newly expanded) wellness/fitness/spa facility, a junior olympic swimming pool, Bocce and a basketball court. Families with children are very welcome here. The Oaks Club’s ideal Sarasota County location places it minutes away from - Sarasota’s vibrant arts and cultural scene and great shopping. It also provides easy access to the expanded Sarasota airport, world class medical care and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There is no waitlist for membership.