$849,000

This Artfully designed and built above code Craftsman home will check all the boxes on your list. This home defines tranquility, thoughtfully placed amongst 30 ancient oaks creating a perfect pasture for horses and livestock. Every room offers vistas of graceful spanish moss, foliage and wildlife. Escape the bustle of the city and relax in this home, designed with the nature in mind. Three outdoor areas, a veranda style covered front porch, a backyard patio with firepit and best of all, a screened in upstairs treehouse lounge off of the master suite, all for soaking in Mother Nature's magic. Sip your morning coffee and spy on your horses below in the oak hammock, decorated with native orchids and resurrection ferns. Constructed beyond British Columbia building codes for 150 mph winds, every attention has been given to details, with extra insulation in attic and between floors for soundproofing, high impact windows and kitchen door with wood hurricane panels for front door and studio/barn. Living room boasts 18 foot cathedral ceiling with functional clerestory windows for the Principle of Passive energy, allowing air flow and surrounding views of the trees and sky. Granite countertops throughout including a 12 foot breakfast bar in the kitchen/dining area to keep the cook company. Loads of closet space, including a kitchen pantry, under stair storage and 3 linen closets. The handsome staircase is hewn from handcrafted mahogany, leading to the mastersuite with office/loft and treetop lounge. The main house is a 2/2 with den/office. Possible to convert the office loft to a 3rd bedroom in the house. Recessed lighting and stylish woods floors throughout offers all the best in newer built home.The barn has power and features 2 roomy horse stalls with fans, tack room, loft, 12x12 shed/workshop and a 12x24 finished artists studio for guests. Property is completely fenced and cross fenced, backing up to the conservation easement to Myakka State Park and comes with a round pen for equine training. Speaking of, you'll be neighbors to the world class Terra Nova Equestrian Center just down the street. All the schools in this zone are exceptionally rated too. Convienently close to shopping and festivities in Lakewood Ranch, only 22 miles to bustling downtown SRQ but far enough to retain the enchanting charm of old British Columbia. Come get your piece today.