5595 Merrimac Drive, SARASOTA, FL 34231

 -  $950,000

MLS® # A4600561

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1,732 SQ. Feet
  • 1962 Year Built

Welcome to your dream home in the highly sought-after Phillippi Gardens community! This stunning residence boasts a wealth of upgrades and luxurious features, ensuring a lifestyle of comfort, convenience, and elegance. As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the attention to detail and quality craftsmanship that defines this home. The split bedroom floorplan offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two NEW half bathrooms, providing ample space for relaxation and privacy. A few upgrades include a new roof with a current wind mitigation certification, new hurricane-rated PGT windows, along with hurricane-rated bi-fold patio doors, and a bi-fold window over the kitchen sink, seamlessly blending the indoor and outdoor living area and maximizing your entertaining space. Stay comfortable year-round with the brand new AC system equipped with a heat pump. The kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring stainless steel appliances, including an induction stove and an always-on hot water system, subway tile backsplash, quartz countertops, pendant lighting and an oversized center island which provides added seating and space to prepare your next meal. The primary suite has an architect designed floorplan with a grand walk-in closet that boasts built-in cabinets for optimal storage and an attached en-suite bathroom with a massive walk-in shower, double sinks and gorgeous ceramic tile flooring. A washer and dryer are conveniently located off the primary closet, making laundry days a breeze. Off the back you can enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with the pristine pool overlooking the rear canal, the perfect spot for star gazing off the lanai and watching many picturesque sunrises over the creek. The pool cage was recently replaced as well as newly installed travertine pavers, complemented by new pool equipment, including a Pentair filter and variable speed pump. A drip irrigation system ensures lush greenery in the garden areas surrounding the pool and northern border. Entertain guests effortlessly with the pool bathroom conveniently leading out to the pool/patio area, complete with an outlet for a hot tub, creating the ultimate outdoor oasis. All upgrades were completed in 2022 minus the roof in 2021. This wonderful neighborhood has no HOA, no CDD restrictions and is nearby all of the essentials. Just a 5-minute drive to the world-famous Siesta Key Beach, and Downtown Sarasota and St. Armands Circle are a short drive away for more dining and cultural activities. You can walk to the farmers market at Phillippi Estate Park; Gulf Gate shops & Detweilers! Don't miss the opportunity to make this exquisite property your own – schedule your showing today and make this dream a reality!

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Price Change History for 5595 Merrimac Drive, SARASOTA, FL (MLS® #A4600561)

Date Details Change
Price Reduced from $999,000 to $950,000 $49,000 (4.90%)
Price Reduced from $1,050,000 to $999,000 $51,000 (4.86%)

Property

Location

  • NeighborhoodPHILLIPPI GARDENS 08
  • Address5595 Merrimac Drive
  • CitySARASOTA
  • StateFL

Size And Restrictions

  • Acres0.30

Improvements

  • FenceNo
  • SprinklerNo

Features

  • ViewWater

Market

Interior

Bedrooms And Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms4.00

Heating And Cooling

  • HeatingCentral, Heat Pump
  • Air ConditioningCentral Air
  • FireplaceYes

Interior Features

  • AppliancesBuilt-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • FeaturesCeiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Building

Building Information

  • Year Built1962
  • RoofShingle

Property Features

  • Exterior FeaturesLighting, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors

Community

Schools

  • ElementaryPhillippi Shores Elementary
  • MiddleBrookside Middle
  • HighRiverview High

Info

  • OfficeRE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP

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