Beautiful home perfectly nestled on 5.75 acres in the private community of Gator Creek Estates. Gator Creek properties rarely come available as homes with acreage so close to all services and the city of Sarasota are a sought-after commodity. This home has been tastefully updated with a casual and comfortable floor plan that's perfect for the family and entertaining. Spacious room sizes and the bonus of a second master suite that opens onto the lanai and lovely covered living area, pool and scenic backyard. Perfect for visiting parents, guests, or adult children. Some of the recent improvements include new PGT impact windows & Therma-Tru impact doors, plantation shutters, engineered hardwood flooring, custom oak staircase, Bosch appliances, LED lighting, interior/exterior paint, exterior composite shutters, well equipment, outdoor grill area, pool heater, pond fountain, irrigation, landscape lighting, resurfaced saltwater pool, huge outdoor Trex deck and more. Roof is 9 years old and septic tank is 5 years old. Long meandering driveway from the road provides plenty of privacy with a circular drive and an additional garage provides for a total of 4 cars under cover. Wood burning fireplaces in the family room and another on the lanai. The exterior of this home is just as fantastic as the interior. The outdoor fireplace is the perfect backdrop for those cool winter evenings with a nip in the air and a fire to warm the toes. Huge brand new Trex deck has plenty of space for an outdoor eating and lounge area. Perfect space for family gatherings or hosting a party. The screened pool area also has ample deck space to stretch out and sun at the pool, enjoy having a meal or getting under cover to watch the big screen TV with refreshments in front of the fireplace. You have a beautiful backdrop of a manicured landscape with large pond and fountain with interchangeable colors. This comfortable well cared for home along with the private and serene setting is a special place you'll love calling home.