4616 Vintage Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to Vintage Creek, a quiet, established Sarasota neighborhood where mature palms and tranquil lakes set an unhurried pace just minutes from the shopping, dining, and energy of University Town Center. Lovingly cared for by the same owner for three decades, this three-bedroom, two-bath pool home wears its pride of ownership in every detail, from the manicured tropical landscaping and brick-columned entry to the cheerful red double doors that open into a light-filled, tiled foyer. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings and an easy, open flow give the 2,308-square-foot layout a bright, airy feel. A formal living and dining room greets you first, framed by graceful arched windows, with triple sliding doors that draw your eye straight out to the pool. The home opens into a spacious family room beneath a dramatic arched transom window, flowing seamlessly into a beautifully updated kitchen finished in 2020. Crisp white shaker cabinetry, soft-close drawers, quartz counters, a subway tile backsplash, and a generous center island with seating for four make it as functional as it is pretty, while a sunny breakfast nook with its own sliders keeps everyday meals close to the view. A smart split plan tucks the private primary suite on its own side of the home, complete with vaulted ceiling, a walk-in closet, direct pool access, and a spa-like bath featuring a quartz-topped double vanity, a soaking tub set in its own curtained nook, a separate glass s