5261 Vanderipe Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION BY motivated seller! * * OAK TREES, OPEN PASTURES, AND A GORGEOUS POND MAKE THIS ONE OF THE PRETTIEST COUNTRY HOMES AVAILABLE! * * Peacefully located near the end of Myakka Valley Ranches' most beautiful cul-de-sac, this awesome property is perfect for horse lovers who want privacy, natural beauty, and a special place to call home! Inside you'll find an open floorplan with real hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with propane gas, granite countertops, and roll-outs, and plenty of space to stretch out. Outside, dozens of trees lightly shade the wide-open paddocks and create a magnificent park-like setting. The oversized 20x30 concrete block barn with two big lean-to's is great for horses and/or a workshop and features a new metal roof. This is the home you've been waiting for! * * HOME FEATURES: * Open Floorplan * Hardwood Floors * Updated Kitchen w/ Granite and Gas Cooktop * Garage Conversion has bedroom and separate entrance (could be a great MOTHER-IN-LAW suite) * En-Suite Master With Oversized Shower * Wood Burning Fireplace * Pocket Sliders * Skylights * Big Screened Porch Spans Entire Rear of Home * Light, Bright, Open, and Airy * * * COMMUNITY FEATURES: Myakka Valley Ranches is Sarasota's most popular horse community!The private roads, easements, and saddle trails are perfect for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, or jogging. Since the subdivision borders Myakka River State Park (Florida's biggest state park), there is an abundance of wildlife that you can enjoy throughout the subdivision. With riding, book, and women's clubs, holiday events, and some of the nicest neighbors you'll ever meet, Myakka Valley Ranches is the perfect location to get away from it all.