Under contract-accepting backup offers. Rare opportunity in Sarasota to have your very own beautiful private oasis!! Nestled on an expansive, nearly one-acre lot (.93 acres) in South Sarasota's quiet Gulf Gate East neighborhood. This 4-bedroom plus den/office, 3-bath pool home with an oversized 3-car garage perfectly blends indoor comfort with an outdoor paradise. Inside, you'll find an open concept floor plan with high vaulted ceilings, porcelain tile throughout, and a spacious, open kitchen equipped with rich 42" wood cabinetry, granite countertops, newer stainless steel appliances, and a massive island made for gathering. The true showstopper is the backyard oasis: a beautifully pavered, screened-in POOL area that looks out over a massive, manicured lawn. The outdoor living space expands into two additional paver patios-perfect for dining alfresco before following a charming stepping-stone path to your private fire-pit for evening relaxation. Complete with a cost-saving well for irrigation, this peaceful retreat offers the ultimate Florida lifestyle, keeping you just minutes away from Siesta Key's world-class beaches, the newly extended Legacy Bike Trail, the YMCA, Costco, excellent A+ schools, county libraries, and local dining hubs. Home Upgrades: New Roof (2025), upgraded pool cage and replaced screens, new refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, water heater, washer, dryer, pool pump, and in-sink garbage disposal. Updated and modernized the kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and bedroom. New interior and exterior light fixtures and fans. Whole-house water softener and reverse osmosis system. New garage door openers and keypad. Fenced backyard with a large playground. Newer landscaping design, including a front patio. Mature trees, including fruit trees and fragrant gardenia, with plenty of room for your very own garden.