This custom home constructed by well- respected builder Dan Najjar awaits a new owner here in the Saint James Park neighborhood of the ever-popular University Park Country Club. The double doored entrance opens to an eye-catching panorama combining home interior, lanai and a well landscaped preserve lot abounding in privacy. High ceilings are just one of the special features of this home. Kitchen has been updated with Silestone counters and it's nicely open to the family room with fireplace for chilly winter evenings. Plenty of sliding glass doors let the light in and allow access to the nicely paver lanai and pool area(with a 1/2 bath ). A nice wet bar area is conveniently located between the kitchen and family room. A breakfast bar area allows for casual dining overlooking your inviting backyard. The generous size dining room allows for comfortable family gatherings. The Master suite is carpeted and has a nice size sitting area and walk in closet. Master bath has two sinks, stone counter tops and walk in shower. The exterior of the home has mature landscaping, two car garage plus golf cart garage, NEW ROOF 2013 and hurricane shutters. There is also central vacuum system. University Park is a gated community – known for its preservation of the natural environment, features 27 holes of golf, 11 Har Tru tennis courts, fitness center, Park Grill, social-minded lifestyle and is ideally located close to museums, downtown Sarasota, airport, UTC Mall, beaches and all the amazing social activities the area affords its residents. University Park Country Club is now a resident owned Recreation District (UPRD). There was a bond to purchase this asset and the residents have an additional charge depending on the home and neighborhood added to the tax bill beginning in 2020. The annual amount for this home is $1,096.