6816 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241

This private, gated 5 acre estate is located under one mile from the interstate and features a custom-built 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home with garage space for 5 cars. The foyer opens into an expansive great room with double tray ceilings and crown molding. You'll immediately notice the 8 foot tall sliders with views of the lagoon-style pool, jacuzzi, and lush, lighted tropical landscaping. The kitchen is sure to please anyone who loves to cook and offers gas appliances, a convection oven, dual zone wine refrigerator, range with 4 burners, a grill, plus a heating lamp, granite counters, maple cabinets, a walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar. The open, split floor plan features a full elegant dining room as well as a breakfast alcove with retractable corner sliders. The Den/Office has wonderful views and access to the pool area through sliding glass doors. The executive master suite includes a gas fireplace, double tray ceilings and a French door to the lanai. Master bath has double sinks with granite counters and a steam room/rain-shower. The many additional features include a central vacuum system, 20 kw whole house generator, icing insulation throughout, two tankless hot water heaters, double-paned hurricane windows and doors, commercial gated entry with integrated intercom system and security cameras. The newly built detached 3-car garage has additional parking for over-sized vehicles and is perfect for an RV or boat owner. Lovingly maintained and move-in ready. Put this one on your must see list!

You'll be amazed by this new custom home completed in August 2011! This 3 bedroom plus den, 2 bath, 2 oversized car garage home is located on your own private 5 acres. You'll walk into an expansive living room with double trey ceilings with crown molding. You'll enjoy the gas fireplace and 8 foot tall sliders with views of the covered lanai, pond & trees. There is beautiful 18" tile in the living areas. Elegant dining room is off to your left. Cooking will be a delight in your fantastic kitchen. Gas appliances, convection oven, dual zone wine refrigerator, range with 4 burners, a grill & a heating lamp. Most appliances are upgraded GE Monogram. Other features include granite counters, maple cabinets, walk-in pantry with smoke glass and a breakfast bar. Breakfast alcove has views of the backyard through the open, retractable sliders. Den or office has views of the back yard and access to the lanai through sliding glass doors. The executive master suite includes a gas fireplace, double trey ceilings and a french door to the lanai. Master bath has double sinks w/ granite counters and a steam room/rainshower. Home is a split floor plan and has the second and third bedrooms and second bathroom. Some of the additional features not to be missed are the central vacuum system, 20 kw whole house generator, icing insulation in the ceiling and on the back wall of the kitchen. Surround sound system, 2 tankless hot water heaters, double paned, hurricane windows and doors. Home is plumbed for a pool. Hurry, won't last!!