Rarely does a home this well-maintained and beautifully appointed become available in this iconic neighborhood. They say "a picture is worth a thousand words" but photos alone cannot capture the comfortable lifestyle that this home offers. Nestled on a beautifully landscaped lot in renowned Whitfield Estates, this 3 bedroom house is exceptional in every way. Upon entering the home your eyes are drawn to the dramatic staircase and the high ceiling of the living room. This level also includes the master bedroom and bath, kitchen and dining room. A lovely fenced patio area with an electric awning is accessed through sliding glass doors from the dining room, providing shade on sunny afternoons. French doors lead to the back yard and the wide open space of park like property behind the home. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a large guest bath. Spacious walk-in closets are in the Master Bedroom as well as one of the upstairs bedrooms. Attention to detail is apparent as you note the quartz countertops in the beautifully appointed kitchen, the 5 zone irrigation system with artisan well, the wool insulation in the attic with fans, the tankless water heater and the "Ring" security system with cameras and flood lights. The ICP (Carrier Corp.) 3 ton 14 SEER heat pump air conditioning system was installed in October of 2021. And another huge plus is that the home is not in a flood zone. You are only minutes to both downtown Sarasota and Bradenton, the airport and I-75. There is a voluntary homeowner association that can be joined for $30.00 annually and allows owners to dine at the Sara Bay Country Club. It is a short walk to Sarasota Bay where incredible sunsets can be enjoyed and there is an access area for kayaks and paddle boards. A Marina is close by as well as the challenging Sara Bay Golf Club. Impeccably maintained and with so many special features, this is a home that must be seen to be fully appreciated.