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$2,695,000 | 5 beds | 6 full baths | 1 half baths | 7,639 sqft
Sarasota, FL 34240
- 5Beds
- 7.00Total Baths
- 6 Full, 1 HalfBaths
- 7,639SqFt
- 1991Year Built
- 0.69Acres
- MLS# A4682766
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market3 months, 27 days
- Area34240 - Sarasota
- CountySarasota
- Subdivision Laurel Oak Estates Sec 02
Overview
Laurel Oak Estates, this lakefront residence is positioned on an oversized corner homesite and offers a rare combination of architectural character, extensive updates, and exceptional versatility for today's luxury buyer. Designed for both everyday comfort and grand-scale entertaining, the home features soaring ceilings, custom millwork, solid wood doors, expansive gathering spaces, and walls of glass that frame peaceful lake views throughout. The renovated chef's kitchen anchors the home with custom cabinetry, premium appliances, generous prep space, and seamless connection to the surrounding living and dining areas. Five en-suite bedrooms provide privacy for family and guests, including a private guest suite with separate entrance that creates an ideal setting for multigenerational living, extended family, long-term guests, live-in assistance, or a dedicated work-from-home environment. Featuring soaring ceilings, loft space, abundant natural light, and a private balcony, this unique retreat offers endless possibilities as an art studio, executive office, fitness space, hobby room, or creative sanctuary. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a recently resurfaced pool and spa, expansive paver lanai, outdoor shower, courtyard fountain, and tranquil lake views creating a private resort-style setting. Recent improvements throughout the home include significant updates to the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, cabinetry, millwork, and major mechanical systems, allowing buyers to enjoy the character of an established estate with the comfort of modern living. Residents enjoy 24-hour guard-gated security and optional Laurel Oak Country Club membership featuring two championship golf courses, tennis, fitness, dining, and an active social calendar. For buyers seeking more than another luxury home, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Laurel Oak's most versatile estate properties with exceptional scale, lakefront privacy, and the flexibility to accommodate multigenerational living, changing lifestyles, and evolving needs for years to come.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Pets Allowed: Yes
Hoa Frequency Rate: 1036
Association: Yes
Hoa Fees Frequency: Quarterly
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 7.00
Fullbaths: 6
Building Info
Roof: Tile
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Pool Features: InGround
Patio: Balcony
Pool Private: Yes
Exterior Features: Balcony, FrenchPatioDoors, SprinklerIrrigation
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $2,785,000
Garage / Parking
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: Gas
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Marble, Tile, Wood
Levels: Two
Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
Interior Features: BuiltInFeatures, CeilingFans, CrownMolding, CathedralCeilings, DryBar, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, MainLevelPrimary, OpenFloorplan, StoneCounters, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets, WoodCabinets
Appliances: BuiltInOven, ConvectionOven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, IceMaker, Microwave, Refrigerator
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From I-75, take Bee Ridge Road and head east. Continue on Bee Ridge Road through the traffic circle and take the exit onto Gary Player Boulevard. Proceed to the Laurel Oak Estates guard gate. After entering the community, continue on Gary Player Boulevard, turn left onto Donald Ross Road, then left onto Alister Mackenzie Drive. 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive will be on the right.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.69
Lot Sqft: 30,040
Misc
Other
Special Conditions: None
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 32
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Stories: 2
Foundation: Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 4
Sqft Info
Sqft: 7,639
Bulding Area Sqft: 9,884
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: 138
Tax Legal Description: LOT 138 LAUREL OAK ESTATES SEC 2
Tax Annual Amount: 18579
Tax Book Number: 34-11
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, UndergroundUtilities, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
View: Yes
View: Lake, Water
Directions
From I-75, take Bee Ridge Road and head east. Continue on Bee Ridge Road through the traffic circle and take the exit onto Gary Player Boulevard. Proceed to the Laurel Oak Estates guard gate. After entering the community, continue on Gary Player Boulevard, turn left onto Donald Ross Road, then left onto Alister Mackenzie Drive. 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive will be on the right.This listing courtesy of Exp Realty Llc
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7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive, Sarasota, Florida has 5 Beds, 6 Full Bath, and 1 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive, Sarasota, Florida is A4682766.
The price for 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive, Sarasota, Florida is $2,695,000.
The status of 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive, Sarasota, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive, Sarasota, Florida is Laurel Oak Estates Sec 02.
The home located at 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive, Sarasota, Florida was built in 2026.