$694,000

Virtually Staged. What's better than finding a home with a private pool, flexible living space, and a fantastic location? Finding one where more than $200,000 in improvements have already been made! Welcome to this updated Neal Communities home in gated Woodbrook, offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a private den, upstairs bonus room, and 2,600 square feet of living space. With a NEW ROOF (2024), NEW TRANE AC (2024), Kohler whole-house generator, and extensive hurricane protection, many of the major improvements are already taken care of. Inside, decorative ceiling beams, shiplap accents, plantation shutters, and updated lighting add warmth and character to the open main living area. The kitchen features a large island with seating, white cabinetry, a farmhouse-style sink, and newer LG appliances, including the stove and microwave (2024). Just off the entry, French doors open to a private den, perfect for a home office or quiet retreat. But the real fun starts out back! Hurricane-impact sliding glass doors open to an expansive screened lanai and sparkling 28-foot private pool, with plenty of space for lounging, outdoor dining, and entertaining. An 18-foot retractable awning (2025) provides shade when desired, while upgraded no-see-um screening (2024) makes outdoor living even more enjoyable. Upstairs, all four bedrooms and a spacious bonus room offer plenty of flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a second living area. Engineered wood flooring extends throughout the upper level and staircase, while the primary suite features a tray ceiling, plantation shutters, and an updated shower (2023) with a rain shower head and handheld fixture. The guest bath also features a new glass shower door (2026). Additional improvements include hurricane-impact sliding glass doors, an impact glass front-door insert, accordion hurricane shutters on all remaining windows, a NEW WATER HEATER (2025), belt-drive garage door opener (2024), epoxy garage floor, overhead garage storage, and smart switches. Tucked along a cul-de-sac street in gated Woodbrook, you'll enjoy NO CDD fee and community amenities including a pool, spa, grilling area, and playground. Plus, you're just minutes from UTC shopping and dining, Nathan Benderson Park, SRQ Airport, downtown Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, I-75, and Sarasota's beautiful Gulf beaches.