Welcome home to this tropical paradise tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac West of the Trail. As you turn into the driveway, you are greeted by this custom coastal home, built in 2008, on over half of an acre of lush, private landscape. The expansive wrap-around porch looks onto the front garden as well as the pool. Entering the home you notice the 12-foot cathedral and tray ceilings throughout. Formal living and dining rooms are separated by a double-sided floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Both rooms boast rich wooden ceilings. This home offers 6 ample bedrooms, and 5 and ½ baths within the nearly 5,000 s.f. of air-conditioned space. The main bedroom suite is spacious and includes travertine flooring and a tray ceiling. The master closet is large with extensive built-ins, and the attached bath has dual sinks with a jetted spa plus walk-in shower. Off the main bedroom is the 6th bedroom with an en-suite bath that the current owners use as a sitting/tv room but could easily be a nursery or additional bedroom. A custom kitchen is open to the family room and boasts new Gaia quartz countertops and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances and features a large walk-in pantry with an extra refrigerator. Family room includes a wood-burning fireplace and casual dining area opening onto the large screened- in lanai. Lanai includes a full chef’s outdoor kitchen and dining area as well as a sitting area for entertaining. The other four bedrooms are spacious and well-appointed, three with en-suite bathrooms, offering ample privacy. Off the side porch is a new, heated, salt water, 45-foot lap pool with a travertine surround and private outdoor shower. The pool is perfect for family fun as well as exercise. Doors and metal roof are rated for 150 mph wind. Windows are Anderson high impact. This sought-after location is convenient to Siesta Key, downtown, theatres, and all the wonderful attractions of Sarasota. This home, in a wonderfully private and bucolic setting, is not to be missed!