Come check out this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, situated on over 6 acres of land in Myakka Valley Ranches, Sarasota's largest equestrian community. Myakka Valley offers over 35 miles of horse and hiking trails, and a 25-acre park. Here you can launch a kayak into the Howard Creek, which leads to the Upper Lake of Myakka River State Park, one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks, which borders the subdivision to the east. This custom-built home has a spacious, open floor plan with 10 to 14 foot ceilings throughout, formal dining room, and wood burning fireplace, plus a HUGE **1000+ square foot, screened in lanai!** You will love this huge kitchen with hickory cabinets and an open layout, great for when you are entertaining family and friends! The backyard is ready for fun with an above-ground pool with a large sun deck , a pond, plus a spot for your RV, complete with electrical hook-up. There is plenty of space to enjoy horses, yard games and your privacy. Bring your yard tractor, tools and garden supplies because there is tons of storage space in the oversized garage and workshop. Rest easy knowing that there is a fully manned fire station right at the entrance of the neighborhood! This fantastic neighborhood is only 9 miles from I-75 and even closer to dining, shopping and grocery stores. Don't miss out on this fantastic home!