This is currently the only active listing in Myakka Valley Ranches, Sarasota's biggest equestrian subdivision! The almost 2,500 SqFt, 4-bedroom, 4-bath home is located on a quiet street, surrounded by ca. 7 high and dry fenced acres, with 6 pastures to keep your animals happy (see aerial). Big gates allow you to drive your truck into each field. The property borders one of the many dedicated nature trails of the community, which residents can use for horseback riding, jogging, hiking, or mountain biking. The present owners started to renovate the house, but their plans have changed, so this is your chance to finish what they started! Although kitchen, living room, and dinette are all connected, the open floor plan is such that those who need a private moment will find this layout attractive as well. The formal dining room and a study are connected to the main living area by means of French doors. A long hallways leads to the four bedrooms, two of which have their own (renovated) bath, while two share a Jack and Jill bath. The original master bedroom is currently used for storage; it has new windows and a single French door. It needs drywall. The master bathroom has been totally updated; the photos speak for themselves. The new kitchen is partially installed (the rest of the cabinets have to be assembled; additional countertop can be ordered from IKEA), and new appliances are available for installation. The living room has a big fireplace with single French doors on either side, lots of big, new windows, and a beautiful wooden ceiling. It has gorgeous views of the lot. The fourth (also renovated) bathroom is conveniently located between the garage and the kitchen. It has a shower and a half bath with Maytag washer and dryer. It has a door to the pool deck, which is a must-have convenience! The heated pool has been refinished with Pebble Tec, it has a salt water system, and a variable-speed pump. The ca. 1800 SqFt paver deck is great for entertaining, and extends behind the house, where we find a beautiful, lush, tropical garden. A big fire pit, surrounded by pavers complements the many creature comforts that this property has to offer. The house is situated in the middle of the lot, affording lots of privacy, and stunning views from most of the rooms. Myakka Valley Ranches is great community of ca. 280 families, spread over some 2,500 acres. There is a 25-acre park where you can launch a kayak into the Howard Creek, which leads to the Upper Lake of Myakka River State Park, Florida's biggest state park, which borders the subdivision to the east. Great schools, shopping and restaurants are all within 20 minutes from “The Valley,” as the residents call their slice of paradise. Downtown Sarasota with its many cultural amenities, is half an hour away, as are the award-winning beautiful white beaches of Siesta Key. There are a number of social clubs in the community, while July 4th, Halloween, and Christmas are celebrated on a grand scale! Please, ask your agent to send you the attached trail map so you can see for yourself why some call this the last frontier of Sarasota!