A desirable waterfront oasis without the traffic and congestion, this quality constructed custom ranch style home is in a peaceful neighborhood of Baywood Colony. On over a half-acre overlooking the tranquility of Sarasota Bay, this home offers a first-floor owner's suite and laundry room allowing the second-floor space for other family members or guests. This executive home offers soaring 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, an oversize elevator, and multiple spacious areas for entertaining indoors and out. There is plenty of storage space, ample parking, plus a three-bay garage with new epoxy flooring and a separate workshop. Walls of windows with west-facing views provide breathtaking bayfront sunsets from every room. This beautiful home offers French doors with panoramic views and ease of access for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Enjoy your newly refurbished saltwater pool and spa in your expansive 2300-square-foot lanai with micro-screening enabling you to gaze upon the multitude of dolphins, manatees, wildlife and fish playing just outside your door. The kitchen was recently updated with top-of-the-line Kitchen-Aid stainless steel appliances, Quartz countertops, and an oversized center island for ease of food prep and storage. There is even seating at the kitchen counter for 5-6 bar stools in addition to your breakfast area, showcasing a huge aquarium window. The adjacent wet bar area has cherry cabinetry and granite countertops, a refrigerator and double wine cooler. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms, a kitchenette and an executive office or flex room that opens to a screened private deck overlooking the grounds for peaceful water views. Close to dining, shopping and cultural activities, minutes to downtown, Venice and the interstate. This one has it all without any worry! Call for your private tour.