Under contract-accepting backup offers. Location. Location. Location! Your piece of paradise is in one of the most sought-after established neighborhoods in northeast Sarasota: Highlands Bridge located inside the Meadows, which is ranked 6th in the nation by Redfin Realty and 3rd by the New York Times as the most popular place to call home.

A rare opportunity in Highlands Bridge, this 5-bedrooms, 2.5 bath home with an attached 3-car garage sits on a secluded, quiet, extraordinary extra-large lot (1.3+ acres) that adjoins the 19-acre nature preserve with walking trails. The expansive backyard is approx. 80 yards deep from the back deck to the back property line by approx. 80 yards wide. The home is sited back from the road down a long, tree-lined driveway.

Inside, a beautiful granite, wood, and stainless kitchen opens to the family room with fireplace and built-in showcase cabinets and a formal dining room, creating a perfect gathering space for family and entertaining. The home features two bonus rooms, currently used as an office and a game room, with built-ins that make the spaces ideal for working from home, crafts, and more. A large wine room can accommodate any large collection. A large, covered lanai opens to a deck and the expansive backyard and lower decking with bench seating. There's plenty of room to add a hot tub and a pool. The home boasts more than 4,000 sq. feet of living space and has plenty of potential. Take this opportunity to own one of the best properties in the Meadows and make it your own.

The Meadow's mission is to "preserve the property values, green space, ambiance and vitality of our community." When you live here, you'll have access to the wide-open green spaces lined by mature trees, lakes, and miles of trails. Join the Meadows country club to enjoy the tennis complex with 17 Har-Tru courts, golfing on 3 distinctive courses, a junior Olympic pool, custom fitness programs and numerous social events.