Rare Desoto Acres opportunity: updated, move-in ready concrete block home with a 5V crimp Galvalume metal roof on 2.25 private acres with no HOA or CDD fees, located minutes from Downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Lido Key, and Siesta Key. This expansive residence features a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom split plan, impact-rated windows, storm panels, a brand-new 17 SEER2 Daikin HVAC, and a private-entry home office ideal for remote business. The chef’s kitchen showcases solid quartz countertops, an under-mount fireclay sink, a complete KitchenAid stainless steel appliance package, double ovens (range oven plus separate wall oven), generous prep surfaces, and seamless entertaining flow. Spacious vehicle and storage capacity includes an attached 2-car garage air-conditioned by a new mini-split and a new heat pump hot water system, an insulated 4-car detached garage/workshop with modern lighting with dedicated mini-split, and two auxiliary equipment sheds - plenty of space for classic cars, boats, RVs, and trailers. Relax on the covered lanai and sundeck overlooking native oaks and pines, completely secured with perimeter privacy fencing along Lockwood Ridge Road wrapping onto 53rd Street. Versatile RE-1 estate zoning offers boundless potential for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU/guest house), custom pool addition, or hobby animals. Schedule your private tour today to experience this rare Sarasota acreage retreat!

Under contract-accepting backup offers. SARASOTA ARCHITECTURAL COMPOUND | 4.54 ACRES IN DESOTO ACRES | ORIGINAL DESIGN BY ROBERT L. SHAW, A.I.A. | WEST OF I-75. A rare custom estate acquisition offering an expansive, single-story Spanish perimeter hacienda footprint in Sarasota's historic acreage enclave. Encompassing Sarasota County Lots 4 & 13, this signature architecture features 15,296 total sq. ft. under roof (5,920 sq. ft. living area), an off-grade solid wood joist floor system on concrete pier footings, an authentic 5V crimp metal roof system, a central 64'x82' open-air Mediterranean courtyard with an in-ground pool, and symmetrical 50'x24' workshop and garage wings. The estate is in an unfinished, raw construction condition ready for custom reimagining. Buyer and design-build team to independently verify all existing structural framing, blueprints, zoning entitlements, code compliance, permitting status, and site clearing. Sarasota County RE-1 zoning enables detached guest casitas (ADUs), horse stables, home offices, and recreational workshops, along with commercial vehicle, boat, and RV parking with no HOA oversight (voluntary $35/yr association). Connected to Sarasota County public water. Central Gulf Coast access by transportation: 5 minutes to SRQ International Airport private hangars, 8 minutes to UTC shopping and dining, 15 minutes to Downtown Sarasota, and under 25 minutes to world-renowned powder sands of Gulf beaches (Lido Beach, Siesta Key Beach). Sold strictly AS-IS / CASH ONLY with verifiable Proof of Funds (POF) required with all offers. SHOWN STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. A signed Hold Harmless & Premises Liability Release is required prior to confirmed entry. Due to open subflooring and construction hazards, all visitors must be 18+ years of age. Original architectural plans on file. Bring your custom builder, review the blueprints, and transform this expansive hacienda into a one-of-a-kind legacy estate today!