1828 Whispering Pines Circle, Englewood, FL 34223 - Sarasota County

TIRED OF THE SAME 'FLORIDA' LOOK? Want a home with character? Take a look at this CUSTOM BUILT ONE OWNER HOME in prestigious Whispering Pines subdivision, conveniently located in North Englewood, with easy access to Manasota Beach, Venice or Englewood! From the front porch (picture having your morning coffee out here, sitting in your rocking chair) you'll enter into the Great room featuring both a wood and gas fireplace, Brazilian Rosewood hardwood flooring, vaulted ceiling with tubular skylight and pocket sliding glass doors on to the lanai. The separate dining room also has hardwood flooring and a genuine TIN CEILING. An office/den/library is just off the main entry and has bamboo flooring, ceiling fan, and walk in closet - THIS COULD BE A 4TH BEDROOM! The kitchen has oak cabinetry and solid surface countertops, closet pantry and breakfast bar. Appliances include: Whirlpool dishwasher, Maytag cooktop plus built in oven, and GE French door refrigerator. The adjoining dinette area has tiled flooring and French doors opening onto the lanai. The primary bedroom has a 2' bumpout for extra floor space, tray ceilling and ceiling fan, hardwood flooring, two walk in closets and another set of French doors. The primary bathroom has a Roman walk in shower, linen closet and vanity w/cultured marble top. The other two guest bedrooms are on the opposite side of the house - the rear guest bedroom has wood laminate flooring, ceiling fan and wall closet. The Front guest bedroom also has wood laminate flooring, wall closet, ceiling fan and a your very own SAUNA! Guest bath features a combo jetted tub/shower, linen closet and tiled flooring. Nicely sized inside laundry has lots of extra cabinetry for storage and a built in utility tub. Take the circular stairs up to the 2nd floor to find all kinds of extra space - picture a media room, playroom, mancave, or whatever! Half bath is handily located here also, as is a wet bar! There's a "sweetheart" balcony off this area, for a great view! Two car garage w/divided stalls has automatic garage door openers, and built in shelving and workbench. Tankless water heater provides hot water instantly! In the rear, you'll find the lanai and caged atrium... this would be a wonderful place for a hot tub, or maybe an outside kitchen? There's a bridge over the meandering creek. offering plenty of natural foliage for all of the wildlife. Home is in an "X" flood zone, so your lender will not require you to have flood insurance. Access to the rear of the property is through a deeded easement off of Keyway Road. Roof is original and is a 50 year shingle. Dual AC systems. (compressors have been updated) If you are seeking a large unique home with some land and privacy, take a look at this one!