4242 Carlton Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Take a scenic drive down the canopy roads of Historic Old Myakka and arrive at this once in a lifetime farmhouse estate. This country home is nestled amongst century old oaks and sits on 15+ breathtaking acres where the property backs up to Myakka River State park! Allowing you to never worry about new developments or close neighbors. This newly renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home features open concept living with vaulted ceilings , a gas burning fireplace , and tile floors . The large kitchen has a farmhouse aesthetic and boasts open wood shelving , a butcher block island , brick backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Connected to the beautiful kitchen is a spacious walk-in pantry and laundry room with ample storage space. This home is a horse lovers dream! The arena and paddocks all feature wood board fencing and no climb wire. The charming barn ( 70 x 40 ft. ) has a brand new metal roof and 9 oversized stalls (12 x 20 ft. ) with sturdy wood sliding doors. The barn also features a tack room, hay room and indoor wash rack with a concrete alley and quaint back porch to enjoy the gorgeous country views. The yard and driveway also have all new wood board fencing and includes a large custom built 10 x 22 ft. chicken coop. This property also includes a 1,600 ft detached Garage that has been separated into two halves. One half is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apt with a full kitchen that has been continuously leased. The other half has plenty of space for all of your equipment and toys with large 16ft automatic doors. The cattle pens are set up for your ranching endeavors, the income producing opportunities are truly endless with this property! Arguably, the best feature of the home is the large screened in lanai. This part of the ranch home is incredible for hosting guests or just enjoying some quiet time while listening to the crickets in the background. At the end of a long day, whether you’ve been working the land or working in the office you will love kicking back here on the porch and relaxing while watching the spectacular sunsets that easily rival those of Siesta Key. You’re sure to fall in love with this amazing place!