3418 HIGHLANDS BRIDGE RD Sarasota, FL 34235

If you value privacy, quality updates, hurricane readiness and fabulous location, this home will delight you! Located in The Highlands, the crown jewel of The Meadows, a magnificent Bismark palm and a deco-crete driveway welcome you home. Inside, an ideal floor plan with high ceilings, spacious rooms and pocketing sliders bring in the tropical and private setting. You’ll be pampered by a chef’s kitchen with stainless appliances including 4-burner gas stove with electric conventional/convection oven, Golden Persa granite countertops and Natural Glazed soft-close maple cabinetry plus, plantation shutters, 16" Italian porcelain tile on the diagonal and an ample master suite with Italian Verde Acceglio marble vanities, Roman shower and soaking tub. All adorned by views of the tranquil and lush lanai with SkyBlue PebbleTec heated pool and spa, and just a quick ride to the optional Meadows Country Club. With a five-star location and on 1,650 park-like acres, The Meadows is a tranquil forested oasis just 15 minutes from downtown Sarasota. It's home to 14 miles of biking/walking trails, 80 lakes, three 18-hole golf courses, 16 Har-Tru lighted tennis courts, Jr. Olympic pool, fitness center, 3 dining venues and fun activities. Plus, near some of the country's most beautiful beaches, world-class arts and culture, restaurants and entertainment, and just 2 miles from the UTC mall, a world-class shopping and dining destination. Hurricane rated garage doors, Lexan shutters for all openings. Ask for upgrade list.