PRIVACY ABOUNDS IN THIS COMPLETELY UPDATED HOME W/NEWER ROOF located behind the gates of The Oaks Bayside. This custom-built 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with enormous office/den is the personification of a Sarasota dream come true! And it is move in ready and waiting for you! Situated on a private cul-de-sac, the first glimpse of this home, down a long pavered driveway, will beckon you to come explore all it has to offer. As soon as you enter you will know that you have found something incredibly special. The high attention to detail is apparent immediately, and you will find that it is carried throughout every room in this beautiful house. As you explore the interior you will be delighted by crown moldings at the base of the 11-foot ceilings, tray ceilings with subtle backlighting, recessed LED lighting, travertine floors, numerous large windows that flood the rooms with natural light, and 8-foot doors. The kitchen, with custom wood cabinets, granite counter tops and high-end appliances will bring joy to the home chef. You will find everything you need to create gourmet meals, and a formal dining room to serve them in. The master suite is huge and features a luxurious bath. The split floor plan ensures room and privacy for all, as the two guest bedrooms are on the other side of the house, and both are en-suite. There is so much to love inside this home, and you will be just as delighted when you step outside into the screened lanai. This lovely area has a large pavered deck around the heated pool and spa, a big, covered area for those times when you desire some shade, and this spot enjoys the luxury of extreme privacy. Meticulously maintained, this home has been completely updated over the years. The roof is less than 10 years old. The HVAC system was completely replaced, including the duct work. Add to a side entry 2 car garage, manicured landscaping, and so many other details too numerous to mention, and you have the perfect home to live an enviable country club lifestyle on Florida's gorgeous Gulf Coast. The Oaks Club, Sarasota's premier country club, has 2 championship golf courses, 12 HAR-TRU tennis courts (4 lighted), 4 new pickle ball courts, a state-of-the-art WellFit center, and a celebrated social calendar. Club membership is required with homeownership.