“The quintessence of family living”. Located in the sought-after neighborhood of Ashley, this exquisite home sits on nearly an acre of lush landscaping and mature trees with a preserve in back allowing privacy in a spatial park-like setting. Upon entering, you will find quality workmanship in the architectural detail, refined finishes and soaring ceilings juxtaposed with a warm, inviting feeling. You will immediately feel at home. The chef’s kitchen features an expansive granite island, abundant custom cabinetry, and premium appliances--creating a masterful cooking and entertaining experience. It is the heart of the home, perfect for hosting parties or just preparing meals for family and friends. The floorplan has a natural flow, with the master suite, secondary bedrooms and living areas desirably positioned. This home boasts five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms and a generous sized den/study/office. Four rarely found features of this home that separate it from the rest are: 1. Two wood burning fireplaces, 2. A guest suite separate from the house with private entrance (currently used as a studio), 3. An over-sized laundry/utility room 4. A four-car garage (44’ x 23’). Many updates have been made including roof and a/c. The outdoor living is at its finest with a generous sized covered lanai, large pool with pebble tec finish and outdoor kitchen overlooking a large backyard and nature preserve. Ashley is a premier 50 large lot family neighborhood in an A+ school district with IB, AICE and Pine View. Centrally located to our beautiful gulf beaches and county parks, golf, dining, shopping…everything Sarasota has to offer.