3707 Countryside Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Absolutely charming true 5 bedrooms (plus an additional room upstairs with closet and balcony that would make a great office or 6th bedroom), 3.5 bath home, designed for the large, active family that wants a very large and private(nearly half acre) yard, but the convenience of being in the middle of Sarasota. This welcoming home sits well back from the street, offering a deep driveway for extra parking that leads to a 2-car garage. The spectacular backyard is very private, and surrounded by mature live oaks that provide a shady canopy. Ground floor offers a wonderful open-floor plan featuring a formal Living Room, separate Dining Room, separate Family Room with wood burning fireplace, Eat-in Kitchen, half bath, Utility area and a separate Library/Florida Room just off the Living Room. Upstairs features 5 true spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths, + an Office (possible 6th bedroom) which opens onto a charming balcony off the front of the house. Outside is a huge two-story caged lanai with a 15x33 pool and separate jacuzzi, sprinkler system runs off separate well, mature landscaping with beautiful oaks. This is one of those rare finds for a huge family that needs great space. Very family-friendly neighborhood; HOA allows basketball nets in the driveway! Country Place is located in the heart of Sarasota, 15 minutes to downtown, 5 minutes to either mall, 10 minutes to the Siesta Beach parking lot. Riverview/Sarasota Middle/Wilkinson schools. House needs updating and is priced accordingly. Neighborhood Description Established, treed subdivision of well-kept, non-cookie cutter homes on larger lots with friendly neighbors. Lots of families. Extremely convenient and centrally located - 8 minutes to Siesta Beach, 15 minutes to Downtown, 5 minutes to Sarasota Square (Westgate) mall, etc. For Pine View kids - bus stops last in the AM, first at night - very quick ride.