Drive up the paver drive to this beautiful home located in the Country Place Subdivision, a neighborhood known for its large oversized lots, pedestrian friendly sidewalks, lakes, central proximity to the city core, only minutes to Siesta Beach, a strong school district, healthcare systems and nearby shopping make this neighborhood extremely desirable. A tranquil courtyard entry sets the stage for the unexpectedly serene home. Many updates have recently been completed on an already striking home. Tubular ceiling skylites have been strategically located, in a thoughtful way, in the home. A new volume pool cage surrounds the resurfaced heated pool. Exterior lighting illuminates the home, its landscaping and tree canopies at dusk. Pay attention to the hand loomed jute upholstered ceiling in the kitchen. Newer appliances, light beige/amber granite countertops sit atop the new kitchen cabinetry in the spacious kitchen. The gracious open floor plan has both a living room with vaulted beamed ceilings & bonus media room. Master bedroom suite has a newly enlarged walk-in custom closet design system and a unique “garden” master shower, 4 bedrooms (one smaller bedroom currently being used as a den). A focal point of the home is the rear view of incredible natural beauty of large oaks with hanging Spanish moss, a home for birds of all types. New paint inside and out. This is a unique home of character not to be missed.