LITERALLY ONE OF THE BEST DEALS IN ALL OF SARASOTA!!! This home is priced to sell... Unbelievable deal for a gated lakefront pool home with almost 5,000 square feet of living space on 2 acres!!!! This pricing enables you to purchase with instant equity and allows the savy buyer plenty of room for remodeling/updating to make it their own. Surrounded by higher priced estates, don't miss this opportunity. The value of the land alone gives you lots of opportunities. Nestled in Forest Lakes in the heart of Sarasota, you will enjoy the scenery along the extended driveway leading up to this expansive property, and a walking bridge taking you to your own private island with beautiful mature trees and water views. With 5+ large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, it will be easy to have privacy when you want it, and also gather in the middle for family functions. If you are a guru in the garage, you will have an attached 2-car garage or an oversized detached garage to choose from for your automotive needs. There are two additional buildings on the property with electric and air conditioning that can be used for an office, playhouse, man cave, or she-shed! This piece of heaven also includes a large enclosed swimming pool and gazebo for those who love being outdoors to savor the Florida sunshine and watching nature living its best life along with you. When family and friends are visiting, accommodating them will be a breeze with an in-law suite downstairs, and a large bedroom with its own bathroom and separate entrance. This spacious home has a lot of character, with built-in bookshelves in the dining room, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile in the bathrooms, French doors leading out to the glass enclosed Florida room with brick pavers, and plenty of windows for natural light. The property boasts mature trees and landscaping and gorgeous water views in a serene paradise. Conveniently located downtown Sarasota and I-75, this stunning home is also situated close to world-renowned Siesta Key Beach. Schedule your appointment today to see this rare find and make it your dream home!