Welcome to this one-of-a-kind single family home located in the ?West of the Trail? gated neighborhood of The Landings. Only one owner for this house with lot selected for it's southern exposure, house was built and designed by a real estate professional for his own family use, it is still in the family and has been well maintained over the years. Designed for entertaining with over 3,600 sq ft, including 4 bedrooms and an office (5th bedroom). You will first notice the spacious feeling from the 10 ft ceilings throughout the home and even higher with the vaulted ceilings of the kitchen and family room. This home is all on one level- no step down. It is not your typical Landings home. For outdoor enjoyment there is an expansive lanai with considerable covered space and gas heated pool and spa. A traditional home with an elegant foyer and center hall with options to enter the formal living room with a wall of cabinetry and shelving to highlight your collections. Another turn and you are in the dining room with plenty of space for your holiday table and guests. The primary bedroom wing features a 14x20 bedroom with sliders that open to the lanai and pool. The ensuite and closet area connect to the office/den. All rooms with high ceilings, new luxury vinyl flooring and carpet in the bedrooms, crown molding and new baseboards throughout, a pleasing color palette and plenty of light flows through this property. Down the hall and you are in the family living area ? a spacious kitchen with prep island, breakfast bar, and a casual eating area overlooking the lanai. Connecting to the kitchen is the family room with wood burning fireplace, wet bar and a wall of sliders which pocket when open to create a wonderful indoor/outdoor opportunity. The guest bedroom wing with three additional bedrooms is far away from the main bedroom wing of the house. One guest bedroom with ensuite and the pool bath is used by the other two. The two car garage is oversized- room for a golf cart and a bonus air-conditioned room off the garage- great for crafts or extra storage. Freshly painted on the exterior, newer HVAC, in the x500 flood zone. The Landings has a nature Trail leading to a fishing pier/gazebo with storage area for kayaks. A special neighborhood with its proximity to the revitalized Landings Shopping Center, Siesta Key, and downtown Sarasota. The community's well-maintained streets and scenic surroundings provide a picturesque setting for daily walks or bike rides or a walk down the nature trail to the Intracoastal Waterway. Membership to the Landings Racquet Club is optional.