3548 Founders Club Dr Sarasota FL 34240 MLS A4624992

$2,850,000

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Home Description: 3548 Founders Club Dr

This lovingly maintained Lee Wetherington Addison model is situated on a private lot. The first floor lanai and upstairs balcony offer unobstructed views of deer, fish, waterbirds and hawks on a daily basis. The entryway opens into an impressive foyer and formal living area with a hand carved wood and granite surround natural gas fireplace. Entertain year round in the approx. 400 sq. ft. under air Florida room with 3 walls of glass sliders, screen windows, natural gas fireplace, and wet bar. This will quickly become your family's favorite room to relax or entertain or use as a playroom or sun room. All doors leading to the Florida room can be locked from the inside, if desired. A 40KW Olympian natural gas whole house generator seamlessly transfers energy when it detects an outage. Once electricity is restored, it again transfers power back. A new battery was installed in September, 2024. A multi-use 15 x 13 foot safe room providing comfort and security during episodes of high winds offers 3 closets, 1 walk-in cedar closet, 1 plain walk-in and a double closet with shelving and could be used as a home gym, craft/hobby room, storage area for sports equipment, etc. All shelves and closet built-ins throughout the house are custom made. The gourmet kitchen features 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers, 2 ovens (both include a convection option) and a microwave oven. Countertops are stone and the cabinetry was resurfaced in an off-white finish. The 6 burner gas cooktop also has a built-in grill and an exterior vented hood. The large center island holds a prep sink. The primary suite has to two separate walk-in closets, impressive primary bath with dual stone vanities, jetted tub and two person walk-in shower. Upstairs offers a large open area plus small bedroom and full bath in addition to the screened in balcony which overlooks the pond. The corners of the sliders in the bedroom retract to give an unobstructed view of the pond. House also contains 3 heating/cooling units, whole house water softening and reverse osmosis water system, instant hot water faucet in kitchen. The pool and spa are heated by natural gas. Upgrades include a new pump 2020, heater 2022, resurface 2021 and new remote control system 2021.