From the moment you enter this custom built home through the double doors and gracious foyer, you will find a well maintained 4 bedroom, 3 and one-half bath two-story home perfectly situated on a large lot with expansive golf course views. The kitchen opens to a large family room with fireplace, built-in bookcases and also opens to a large pool and lanai with extra screened in area for special pets. The laundry area has numerous cabinets, washer, dryer and extra refrigerator. The master suite is on the first floor along with a guest bedroom, 2 baths and living room which also opens to the pool. The second floor features 2 additional bedrooms, large bath and an adjacent seating area for quite times. The outdoor courtyard is ideal for entertaining and viewing golfers and nature. This home has recently been replumbed and has two, newer air conditioning units as well as a newer roof. The Meadows Community is one of Sarasota's premier golf and country club communities with its own shopping village, restaurants, banking, walking and nature trails. The Meadows Golf and Country Club offers 3 18 hole golf courses, 17 Har-tru tennis courts, a newer Junior Olympic pool, and numerous social and dining venues. The Meadows is conveniently located to the airport, sports including rowing, tennis, golf and baseball, shopping, beaches, and the new University Town Center Mall opening in October, 2014 with Saks, Gucci, Ferragamo and may other retail establishments.