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Listed by Margie Kraft · Courtesy of BRIGHT REALTY · Agent MLS ID# MFR638500043 · Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. · Data last updated: Feb 12, 2025 · 5:20 PM

8251 VARENNA DR

$679,900

2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,639Sq Ft
2014Year Built
2Garage
188Days on Market
0.12 acLot Size

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

2-Car GarageFitness CenterGatedRecreation FacilitiesTennis Court(s)Spa/Hot TubClubhousePoolPickleball Court(s)

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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