3525 Founders Club Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240

A private sanctuary behind the gates of the Founders Club, a premier award-winning golf club community, this custom residence was built by Todd Johnston in 2019. This distinctively designed home with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 3, 499 sq ft of interior living space boasts an open concept plan with an office and family room, plus 1, 165 sq ft of outdoor living space surrounding the heated pool and spa. The sophisticated West Indies inspired design infuses classical architecture with understated elegance to create the ultimate Florida retreat. Enjoy a sense of privacy surrounded by nature with preserve views and professionally landscaped grounds on the generous half-acre lot. A brick paver drive leads to a grand front entry accented by columns and louvered shutters, and into the foyer through stately French doors to dramatic soaring ceilings and a well-appointed interior. Meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship are evident, with designer finishes throughout the space such as 16-ft coffered ceiling in living room, tray ceilings in the dining room, family room, primary bedroom, and guest bedroom, 7-inch baseboards and crown molding, custom built-ins, transom windows, travertine floors, custom tilework, and much more. The open floor plan takes advantage of the indoor-outdoor Florida lifestyle with sliding doors that open wide from the indoor living areas, creating a versatile space for entertaining. Dine alfresco on the covered lanai poolside, with an outdoor kitch