5528 Burnt Branch CircleSarasota, FL 34232Price: $470,000

Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Rarely available in sought-after Forest Creek, this charming Lennar-built Willow Model home offers over 2,100 sq.ft. of living space, with 3 bedrooms plus an office/den. From the moment you walk through the front doors, you will love the high ceilings and flowing floorplan that give this lovely home such an open, airy feeling. The spacious living/dining room areas are perfect for entertaining, and the island kitchen with breakfast space opens seamlessly into the family room for those casual gatherings with friends and family. You will appreciate the beauty and durability of the new epoxy countertops and stainless-steel dishwasher. An office/den conveniently abuts the family room and leads to the primary bedroom suite that offers a huge walk-in closet and large ensuite bath with dual sinks, an oversized walk-in shower, and a delightful corner garden tub. The guest wing off the kitchen offers two bedrooms, a hall bath with epoxy countertop, a tub/shower, and a laundry room with utility sink. The screened lanai overlooks the spacious corner backyard with ample room for a pool, if desired. Metal hurricane shutters, a Phoenix whole house dual water filtration system and window treatments/blinds are a few of the many desirable features of this lovely home. Exterior recently painted and new carpeting throughout the guest wing. Forest Creek is a small, beautifully maintained community in the heart of Sarasota with no CDD fees and a low quarterly HOA fee. Located in close proximity to I-75, Benderson Park, the UTC Mall area, and a short drive to downtown Sarasota and our world-class beaches, Forest Creek is the perfect place to call home!