** palatial estate home with breathtaking lake views from almost every room! ** located on a quiet, tree lined street in one of sarasota's most popular neighborhoods, this home has the three things upon which savvy buyers refuse to compromise: location, location, location. Soaring ceilings, sweeping views, and an enormous screened lanai with a perfect southern exposure come together in a blank canvas on which the right buyers can create their perfect forever home. Windows everywhere make the big rooms light, bright, open, and airy; it's freshly painted with new carpets, two distinct built in offices, and a reader's loft complete with bookshelves and a librarian's ladder. This is a truly spectacular property. ** home features: * split plan layout * 1/3 acre lot * big rooms * cathedral ceilings * enormous en suite master with oversized walk in closet, atrium, and garden tub * roof 2022 * new carpets and paint * oversized laundry room w/ fridge, mud sink, and storage * tons of windows overlooking the lake * gorgeous tree lined street * enormous and private lanai ** community features: bent tree village is a beautifully maintained neighborhood with tree lined streets, oversized parcels, and a gated entrance! It's perfectly located near restaurants and shopping without giving up the 'nowhere but here' charm that's almost impossible to find these days.