Are you looking for the privacy and feel of a country estate that is just minutes to downtown Sarasota? This home situated on 1.6 acres in Hidden Oaks Estates is the answer. Tucked away from the road, this sprawling home with a large circular drive leading to an over sized 4-car garage plus hobby/workshop area is just waiting for you. This original home offers its new owners 5 bedrooms, office, 3 full baths and 2 half baths. Entering the front door you will notice the large formal living room with vaulted ceilings and French doors opening to the screened-in pool. The original kitchen opens to the expansive family room complete with stone fireplace, wood beam ceiling, wet bar and powder room. The master suite measures 27x15 and has 2 large walk-in closets, dressing area and bathroom with separate tub and shower. The guest wing includes four large bedrooms, a half bath, and two additional full bathrooms (one a pool bath). The lot is private, enjoys southern exposure and has a variety of fruit trees including lychee nut, citrus and fig. There is no neighbor to the west; instead you will find a large lake maintained by the HOA. Behind the lake are a large open field, two tennis courts and picnic area for your enjoyment. The vacant lot behind the home can also be purchased for an additional 150k and measures 1.3 acres. 2012-interior/exterior were painted, popcorn ceilings removed, new texture applied and new carpet installed, 2011-pool resurfaced, 2006-AC's, 2005-roof.