The Woodlands at Bent Tree is one of Sarasota's most desirable neighborhoods, known for the gorgeous lakes and mature trees among the stately homes positioned on large lots. This particular home enjoys a tucked away location on a very pretty, wooded preserve lot. The backyard is perfect for a gardener, family play or a dog to run and chase squirrels. With four bedrooms and three baths as well as large main rooms, the floor plan is a very livable and flexible, offering many gathering areas but also plenty of areas to get away and be alone. The initial entry into the home is very lovely as the soaring ceiling of this oversized living room and dining room allow for so much natural light to enter. A beautiful wall of built-ins flanks one side of the dining room giving the opportunity to showcase collectables, artwork and more. The triple sliding doors in the living room allow for an expansive view of the pool and yard, immediately drawing one to want to go outside and enjoy the area. The kitchen is well designed and opens into the large family room with a fireplace and built-ins as the focal point of the room. Again there are high ceilings and upper windows allowing for terrific natural light. The current owners have done much of the updating that a home of this age might need. In the past few years the barrel tile roof has been replaced, a new, high-efficiency air conditioning system was installed, the kitchen and baths were redone, and much of the flooring has been replaced.