Wade M. Berlin

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to the stunning 1504 Corfu Place, located in the exclusive community of The Alcove at Waterside in Sarasota County. This exquisite Portofino model with British West Indies elevation features an 8 foot 3 car garage extension and is perfectly situated on a premium upgraded lot valued at $254,000 at the time of purchase. This home has 4 large bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, plus a Den/Office, second floor Bonus Room with a bedroom ensuite, first floor third bedroom with custom ensuite and a extended Lanai that has unobstructed panoramic views of Blue Heron Lake for those long sunrise mornings. Tucked away on a cul de sac street, this home has abundant privacy and includes numerous builder upgrades and owner custom enhancements. Notable structural upgrades include whole house impact windows and doors, impact pocket sliders off the great room and primary bedroom suite, added foam insulation in exterior block, outdoor kitchen rough in and venting, premium lot, prewire for a custom pool and gas heater stub out, 400 amp service upgrade for future solar/generator power, tankless gas water heater with recirculate system, extended primary bedroom suite with L shaped lanai for privacy, smart home package, epoxy garage flooring, water loop for a future filtration system and ceiling fan prewiring in multiple rooms. It also features a second floor with bonus room, bedroom and bathroom. Inside, guests are welcomed by a foyer with two, 13 foot tray ceilings showcasing abundant natural light. The open concept floor plan centers around a Gourmet Kitchen with an expansive quartz island, stainless steel appliances, a 36 hood and gas cooktop, wall oven/microwave combo, double stacked cabinetry with crown molding, soft close drawers, and a hide away, custom walk in pantry with wood shelving and privacy door. The Great Room also boasts a 13 foot tray ceiling, recessed lighting and abundant natural light from pocket sliders with transom windows leading to the large double lanai space. Outside, pavers frame a generous covered lanai which is plumbed and wired for a future outdoor kitchen and future buyers custom pool. Adjacent to the great room is the dining room, which is wrapped in windows with a modern chandelier, offering a beautiful setting for both daily and formal entertaining. The split floor plan home provides privacy, placing the Primary Suite at the rear of the home. It features pocket sliders to the an upgraded L Shaped Lanai for ultimate privacy from neighbors, two custom walk in closets, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with upgraded Bianco Covelano porcelain flooring, dual sinks, 56" high vanity mirror and vanity lights, walk in shower, and custom vented wood shelving in the linen closet. Two guest bedrooms at the front of the home share a unique, custom walk through closet area under the stairs. One guest bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with walk in shower, while the other guest bedroom shares a hallway bathroom with walk in shower, ideally positioned to serve both daily use and guests. The Alcove is an exclusive boutique community of just 47 homes offering a private and serene lifestyle while being minutes from Waterside Place and Waterside Park, farmers markets, wellness paths, volleyball courts, UTC, Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and the Gulf Beaches of Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Beach, and Anna Maria Island. Please view the Matterport Tour link to walk through this home!