Under contract-accepting backup offers. Experience the ultimate in privacy and luxury on 8.25 acres of breathtaking land in the sought after community of Fox Creek, Sarasota. This stunning estate features a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom (2,716 sq.ft.) main home with an office, and 2-car garage. Plus a private 3-bedroom, 2-bath (1,404 sq.ft.) guest house with an office and carport, overlooking a tranquil pond. Surrounded by majestic grand oaks and towering palms, this property offers a gated entry, resort-style pool, expansive outdoor entertaining space, and stunning nature views. Meticulously renovated in 2015 and 2016 by an award-winning interior designer and professional contractor, the main house showcases hurricane-impact windows and doors, elevated ceilings, and an open, spacious floor plan. The gourmet chef’s kitchen is a showstopper, featuring unique terrazzo countertops with sea glass, solid wood cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, and Monogram stainless steel appliances, including a gas range with a custom hood. Monarch European Oak flooring flows throughout the home, complementing the gas burning fireplace and interior solid-core doors. The large master suite includes an expansive walk-in closet with built-ins and an adjacent office with powder bath and access to the pool. Designed for entertaining, the outdoor living area is complete with a rotisserie stove, icemaker, mini fridge, bar, and TV, all overlooking the updated heated pool with a pebble tech finish, sun shelf and paver deck. Additional features include a whole-house propane generator, 2016 AC’s, 2019 roof, tankless water heater, 500-gallon buried gas tank, Sonos outdoor sound system, irrigation and a whole-house security system. The private guest house, updated in 2021, offers impact glass windows and doors, security system, upgraded kitchen and baths with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, wood plank tile floors, recessed lighting, a glass backsplash, and a screened-in front porch with serene nature views. This exceptional estate offers unparalleled privacy and luxury, with OUE zoning, horse's and farm animals allowed, and a low-key HOA of just $300 a year, minutes from Sarasota’s best beaches, UTC shopping and dining, Publix, Waterside and top-rated schools. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—schedule your private showing today!