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8022 Polo Club Lane

Country Comfort Meets City Convienence

By Ed Bertha

Layout by Christian Lunardi

Experience provincial elegance conveniently located to all of the amenities of Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Bradenton. The peaceful and serene setting of the Sarasota Polo Club is the site for this beautiful 12-acre custom estate with guest casita. From the moment you enter the gate and meander down the tree canopied drive, you will know that you have arrived to your own private sanctuary.

Artfully designed by Clifford Scholz and skillfully built by Rich Perrone, this stunning residence exceeds all expectations. The welcoming exterior has the time honored look of American Colonial architecture complete with inviting wrapping porch setting the warm tone of this expansive estate.

Upon entering the home the soaring two-story entry showcases a custom designed chandelier and staircase. Ahead, a music room overlooks the pool area and a small lake in the distance. Off to the right is a large media/game room, complete with billiard table and an enormous buffalo head over the fireplace mantle. There’s also a granite-topped bar.

The home’s wood floors have a story all their own. They were reclaimed from wood used at the Sears Tower in Chicago. The knotty pine trim, crafted by Roberts Hardwood Lumber with a custom-cut blade, reflects an updated style of the Eastlake style so popular back in the 1800’s.

The chef inspired kitchen features professional appliances including Viking and Sub Zero, surrounded by custom cabinetry and exotic granite and butcher block countertops. It is big and bright, with high-beamed ceilings. The breakfast area opens to a pergola covered organic herb garden featuring basil, cilantro, peppers and rosemary. The vast family room is for entertaining with a custom bar and wood burning flagstone fireplace.

The home’s dining room is where the western theme reaches its peak. A chandelier from Colorado, crafted from elk and caribou antlers, fills the room with light, reflecting off a massive rope-trimmed dining table and a custom-built hutch with pulls fashioned from antlers.

The home graciously opens to the expansive outdoor living area with refreshing pool and spa, covered living spaces and wood burning fireplace. You don’t have to be an equestrian to relish the Polo Club lifestyle. Enjoy the best of rural living minutes to world class beaches and shopping, the Lakewood Ranch Country Club, golf, tennis, and highly rated private and public schools, and of course, The Sarasota Polo Club.

8022 Polo Club Lane
Sarasota Polo Club
MLS A4113372
$2,699,000
5 BR, 5/1 BA, 7,661 sq ft
www.8022-PoloClubLane.com

Mary Hellhake-Northrup
(941) 544.0763
Mary.Northrup@SothebysRealty.com

Leigh Simons
(941) 224-4515
Leigh.Simons@SothebysRealty.com

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