5401 DOWNHAM MDWS Sarasota, FL 34235

A bright and lively place to feel at ease, this well-maintained pool home has surprising privacy and unusual panoramic golf course views in The Meadows, one of Sarasota?s most sought-after neighborhoods, just 15 minutes from downtown. A palm tree-lined driveway welcomes you to your home on half an acre. Inside you will love the high ceilings, walls of disappearing sliders, a flood of natural light, the comfortable flow of the layout with space for all and delightful pool views from nearly everywhere. The heart of the home is the ample kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a convenient pass-through to the lanai, and an abutting family room with a charming fireplace and wet bar. The primary suite features double closets and a spa-like bath with soaking tub adorned with a Palladian window overlooking a tranquil walled-in garden. In the back is a gorgeous and private lanai with a heated pool and spa showcasing expansive golf course views. Its ideal Eastern exposure provides glorious sunrises and the position of the home gives precious privacy. The Meadows is a five-star location on 1,600 park-like acres with beautiful mature trees, just 15 minutes from downtown and the airport. Residents enjoy 14 miles of biking and recreational trails, a new fitness center, a Junior Olympic-sized pool, pickleball courts, dining venues, or pay-to-play on three 18-hole golf courses and a top-notch tennis complex. You?re minutes from award-winning beaches, and remarkable arts and culture including the future Sarasota Orchestra. Nathan Benderson Park, Mote SEA Aquarium, Whole Foods, Trader Joe?s and The Mall at University Town Center, a world-class shopping, entertainment and dining destination that?s almost in your backyard. A 2024 air-conditioning system, re-piped in 2024, irrigation well pump in 2021, tile roof in 2020, electrical panel in 2020, pool pump in 2020 and above the flood plain in zone X.