5717 CHURCHILL DOWNS RD Sarasota, FL 34241

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5 ACRE HORSE FARM ABOUT 3-MILES EAST OF I75! A peaceful country lifestyle surrounds this three-bedroom, 2 bath pool home with an over 2,000 square foot split plan. The property is safely fenced and cross fenced (with over $32,000 spent on no-climb sections) and incorporates a 1,200 square foot, fully enclosed barn. A courtyard entrance (with low maintenance xeriscape) welcomes your guests. A well-designed floor plan consists of a formal living room, a dining room, a family, and Florida rooms. At the heart of the home is the large kitchen with wood cabinetry, a buffet bar and glass display shelving. Recessed lighting, built-ins, modern counter tops, a breakfast bar and stone-tiled backsplash compliment the space. All the newer stainless-steel appliances remain including the commercial size refrigerator and freezer. It overlooks a stone wood burn fireplace (reconditioned with a new cap for chimney) in the family room. Upgrades throughout the home include tiled flooring, new lighting, crown moldings, arched entryways, and pocket doors. Both bathrooms have been nicely updated. A spacious Owner's retreat features a nice layout in its private bath; with a large walk-in closet, corner cabinetry, a vessel sink and a separate water closet accommodating a walk-in shower and lavatory. Completing the interior living space are a laundry room (with 2-car garage access) and two additional bedrooms. More than one set of sliding glass doors access the Florida room with more glass doors sliding open to the pool area. The extended and refurbished deck has brick pavers and easy to care for fencing. Windows replaced, new textured ceilings, a newer a/c, newer water heater, two new well pumps, a new water system and updated electrical, plus repainted interior and exterior are added bonuses. A separate drive accesses the 40x30 fully enclosed barn with concrete floors, a hay loft, two existing 12x10 stalls with rubber mats, a 30x09 drive-thru horse trailer parking and plenty of space to finish out and meet your needs. (A stamped blueprint pole barn available at closing.) The property currently has mature oaks shading three grass pastures, one area could also be used as a riding arena. The park-like setting is within a quiet area without any deed restrictions. Not only are horses welcome, but bring your boat, RV, ATV, or other toys! The location cannot be beat for convenience with direct access to Publix off Lorraine Rd, as well as the Sarasota County maintained Rothenbach Park; with paved trails amid ponds & wetlands, plus 2 playgrounds & pavilions for picnics. Take Clark Rd (SR 72) due west and end directly on Siesta Key with its world-renowned sandy white beach!