8132 Collingwood Court, University Park, FL 34201

NEW ROOF SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF APRIL. Custom built by Dan Najjar this home is the embodiment of Florida's lifestyle with the best of materials and craftsmanship and features soaring ceilings, meticulous attention to detail, well thought spaces and beautifully appointed rooms. Situated on a generously sized lot with great lake and golf course views with a still plenty of privacy, this stately home welcomes you with a circular driveway and a beautifully landscaped front garden designed for year-round color. Across the way the lush, green median provides enjoyment and privacy. The inviting foyer welcomes you into the living room, with splendid views of the outdoor spaces, and into the spacious dining room. The well-appointed kitchen has ample cabinets, a breakfast bar, and an eating area with an aquarium window where you can enjoy your morning coffee while observing the aquatic wildlife on the lake. The comfortable family room, with its stacked-stone wall and modern fireplace, provides ample space for relaxing and watching television. The multiple sliding glass doors provide access to the generously sized outdoor space and views of the lake and golf course, truly bringing the outdoors in. In this split floor plan the owner s suite provides lots of tranquility and privacy. The king-sized bedroom features convenient built-ins and a reading/ lounging alcove. Multiple windows allow views of the beautiful pool, lanai and of the lake and golf course beyond. The primary bathroom is full of light, has marble floors and vanity tops, two separate sinks, a jetted soaking tub and zero entry shower. Two generous sized walk-in closets with built in organizers complete the elegant owner s suite. Both guest bedrooms are spacious enough to accommodate king-size beds, have beautiful bay windows with wide window seats also providing storage for off-season items. Conveniently located just off the lanai, the third bathroom serves both the adjacent guest bedroom and the pool. The second guest bedroom also has a built-in desk creating a conducive environment for working from home. The office/study has one of the best views in the house, with an aquarium window overlooking the lake and the second green. You will be at your most creative and productive in this beautifully appointed space. Finally, the outdoor area is highly likely one of the most generous, well thought out and executed in the entire community. Featuring an ample covered sitting and dining area, an outdoor kitchen with grill, refrigerator and bar sitting, a heated pool, spa and plenty of room for lounging in the sun. You can catch amazing sunsets while entertaining your guests or just relaxing after a day of golf or tennis. Remote control operated sunshades can provide even more protection from the afternoon sun should you need it. There is a spacious laundry room with a built-in desk, ironing board, multiple storage cabinets and a utility closet. The garage has a separate door and room for cart parking. There is a whole house generator. In addition to the semi-private 27-hole golf course designed by Ron Garl, University Park Country Club offers its residents 9 lighted, har-tru tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, lawn croquet, a fully equipped fitness center, and a full calendar of dining, social and recreational activities. Located just a short drive from University Town Center (dining, shopping, and recreation), downtown Sarasota and Gulf-Coast Beaches.