Featured property in the 10/7/2012 Sarasota Herald Tribune. Seeing is believing in this superbly redone Glen Oaks Manor villa. As soon as you pass through the stately pineapple topped columns and enter the palm-lined stone courtyard, you know that you areabout to enter something remarkable. Come in and be prepared to be amazed. You are first met by an art deco stained glass faux window which is the backdrop for a magnificent Buddha. This magnificence is carried throughout the home with porcelain tile everywhere. The kitchen has marble tile counters with porcelain backsplash. The two baths not only have porcelain tile on the floors but are centered by a unique marble inlay. The cathedral ceilings, room colors, the window treatments, the crown molding, thelighting, the art work, all contribute to making this truly special. Most rooms have a view of the interior courtyard, which features, in part, a maintenance free koi pond with three waterfalls. The rest of the courtyard just evokes relaxation and meditation with the ivy covered walls and statues, soft lighting and the soothing sounds of the water. I could go on and on but you need to see it and appreciate it for yourself. In addition to all this, the tile roof is less than five years old. Glen Oaks Manor features low monthly fees and is in close proximity to everything that Sarasota has to offer.