5945 Ravenwood Drive Sarasota, FL 34243

**THIS PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR A 1.5% LENDER INCENTIVE IF USING PREFERRED LENDER. INQUIRE FOR MORE DETAILS.** Discover a rare opportunity to own a custom-built home on one acre in the sought-after Ravenwood community. This spacious 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home, complete with an additional den, has been thoughtfully updated to offer both comfort and functionality. Updates include a new roof in 2019, water heater in 2022, and new tile plank flooring installed in the bedrooms. A circular paver driveway greets you, leading to a welcoming screened front porch and impressive double French doors. Step inside to discover a grand interior with marble floors, elegant columns, and soaring cathedral ceilings. In the formal living room, dual sliding glass doors lead to an expansive screened lanai, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen offers a generous breakfast bar, granite countertops, and a pantry, all overlooking the family room, where a wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and character. Beyond the lanai, a brick paver patio extends into the expansive backyard, framed by mature trees with a glimpse of the serene creek. The backyard, with plenty of room for a pool, awaits your personal touch as a private retreat. The primary suite serves as a refined sanctuary, enhanced by crown molding and elegant columns that continue into the space. This private retreat includes room for a sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and an ensuite bath with marble floors, a tiled shower, and a soaking tub crafted for relaxation. Across the hall lies a versatile den, ready to be customized to suit your needs, while three additional bedrooms are thoughtfully positioned on the opposite side of the home, accompanied by a well-appointed bathroom featuring dual sinks for added convenience and privacy. Situated within the quiet deed restricted Ravenwood community, this home offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, and serenity, all just moments from Sarasota’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations at UTC, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, and Waterside Place.