




8251 VARENNA DR
$679,900
New price!! Beautiful, gated, resort-style living in the heart of Sarasota at Esplanade by Siesta Key! Premium, waterfront lot with spectacular views of the lake at its broadest point. Enjoy amazing sunsets, and frequent visits by spoonbills, herons, egrets, etc. Open, spacious villa with 2BD, 2BA, plus den. Multiple upgrades and improvements. Custom window treatments, crown moldings, tray ceilings, and recessed lights throughout. Stylish, upgraded, wood-look ceramic tile flooring in main rooms. Great room with sheer vertical shades on tinted sliding glass doors, opening to extended lanai and inviting lake views. Sophisticated kitchen with white, solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooking range, stunning new area rug, and raised counter bar for snacks and entertaining. Designer quartz counters in kitchen and baths. Primary bedroom with new carpet, 2023; ensuite bath, two sinks, full shower + bench, walk-in closet. Second bedroom with walk-in closet and private access door to second bath. Den/office includes mirrored Murphy bed for extra guests and tall cabinets on each side. All new hurricane windows, 2016, plus hurricane curtain for lanai and side door. Also pulldown sunscreens on the lanai. Some lanai furniture included. Villa has had NO damage from Debbie, Helene, OR Milton, and meets all the latest codes. It is not in a flood zone and is far away from Gulf surges. Laundry room with LG washer/dryer, 2020; sink, and convenient storage. Large 18” x 22” two-car garage, some shelving, and heat barrier on overhead door. Original hurricane shutters stored here. HOA fee includes roofs, exterior painting, landscaping, etc. Just down the street is the EBSK Amenity Center with beautiful, walk-in lagoon-style pool, spa, pickleball court, Har-Tru tennis court, fire pit area, gazebo, etc. The stylish clubhouse has a full kitchen, social room, pool table, fitness center, etc., for your daily use and social events. On-site manager and many planned social events. There is also a paw park for your pets. Minutes to Siesta Key and its famous. #1 beach. Close to trendy Gulf Gate shops, restaurants, bistros, and bus lines. Approximately 20 minutes will get you anywhere you want to go-—downtown Sarasota, theaters, museums, Gulf beaches, the UTC mall, SRQ airport, etc. Drive south on 41 to Venice and all its attractions. Not far to I-75 and destinations beyond. Come today to see this most desirable community and villa, and enjoy the upcoming winter/spring season in Sarasota in this lovely new home!
What's special
Facts & Features
- MLS ID#
- MFRA4617751
- PRICE
- $679,900
- STATUS
- Active
- BEDROOMS
- 2
- BATHROOMS
- 2
- FULL BATHS
- 2
- HALF BATHS
- 0
- SQUARE FOOTAGE
- 1,639 sqft
- ACRES
- 0.12
- YEAR BUILT
- 2014
- TYPE
- Villa
- SUB-TYPE
- N/A
- STYLE
- N/A
Community Information
- ADDRESS
- 8251 VARENNA DR
- SUBDIVISION
- Esplanade By Siesta Key
- CITY
- Sarasota
- COUNTY
- Sarasota
- STATE
- FL
- ZIP CODE
- 34231
- SENIOR COMMUNITY
- No
Amenities
- AMENITIES
- Fitness Center, Gated, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s), Spa/Hot Tub, Clubhouse, Pool, Pickleball Court(s)
- PARKING
- N/A
- VIEW
- No
- WATERFRONT
- No
- POOL
- No
Interior
- INTERIOR FEATURES
- Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Crown Molding, Window Treatments, Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Surface Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- HEATING
- Central, Electric
- COOLING
- Central Air
- FLOORING
- Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- FIREPLACE
- N/A
- STORIES
- 1
- APPLIANCES
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Exterior
- EXTERIOR FEATURES
- Sliding Doors, Lighting, Irrigation System, Hurricane Shutters, Rain Gutters
- CONSTRUCTION
- Block, Stucco, Cement Siding
- FOUNDATION
- Slab
- ROOF
- Tile
- FENCING
- N/A
- LOT DESCRIPTION
- Paved, In County, Near Public Transit, Level, Landscaped
School Information
- ELEMENTARY
- Phillippi Shores Elementary
- MIDDLE
- Brookside Middle
- HIGH
- Riverview High
Additional Information
- DATE LISTED
- August 8, 2024
- DAYS ON MARKET
- 188
- ZONING
- RSF3
- DIRECTION FACES
- East
- NEW CONSTRUCTION
- No
- SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- None
188 days on market
Listing updated: Feb 12, 2025 · 5:20 PM
Listed by: Margie Kraft · 941-323-5900 — BRIGHT REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS (My Florida Regional MLS) · MLS ID# MFRA4617751
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