Step through the front doors of this John Cannon custom-built home and you will immediately be taken in by its old-world elegance and charm. This timeless home has rich wood accents, soaring ceilings, privacy and space. Most of rooms have tray ceilings and the wood detailing throughout is impressive. With over 4,000 square feet of living space on 2 floors this incredibly large home has 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, an office, and a 3-car garage. The master bedroom and three additional, generously sized bedrooms are located on the first floor. There are two more big bedrooms, with a shared bath, located upstairs. The formal dining room features two lovely, large windows that bring in the sun, drenching the room with light. The kitchen was designed with the cook in mind, with plenty of room to create amazing meals. The space features stainless steel appliances, wide expanses of granite countertops, and an amazing amount of storage in the cabinets and rows of drawers. You will love the warmth of the the family room with a natural gas fireplace. Both rooms look out to the screened lanai; the den through disappearing slider doors. Surrounded by lush, mature landscaping, this area is the perfect place to enjoy sunny Florida days and temperate, tropical evenings. There is a free form inground pool, a spa, a weather protected outdoor kitchen and plenty of covered space for dining or lounging in the shade. Located toward the end of a cul-de -sac, and surrounded by a Mesic Hammock Preserve, this home enjoys maximum privacy. The Hammocks is a gated community with low HOA fees. Laurel Oaks Golf and Tennis Club is right next door. Rothenbach Park, with walking trails and a playground is close by, just at the end of Bee Ridge, and the community is just minutes away from the area’s spectacular beaches, downtown Sarasota and the UTC Mall. Come live where the deer and the sandhill cranes play.