1731 Cunliff Lane, Sarasota, FL

If you’ve been searching for a Sarasota West of Trail oasis, quiet, private, accessible and beautifully updated, this McClellan Park residence brings together the features discerning West of Trail buyers value most, a large .34-acre lot, a fully renovated home with a 2024 addition, a detached guest house, a heated saltwater pool and energy independence, all on a private dead-end street minutes from the best of Sarasota. Originally built with timeless character, this in-city sanctuary has undergone a comprehensive back-to-studs renovation and is up to Florida building code, with an official effective build date of 2013. A classic foundation, refined with modern upgrades and standards. The main home spans 3,100 square feet with three bedrooms and three baths, fully customized with all details valued by today's buyers. Bonus rooms include an office/den, plus a sitting room in the primary suite. The striking 2024 addition, designed by Jimmy Thornton, features an open-concept great room, dining and kitchen with zero-corner, fully pocketing sliding glass doors, a dramatic architectural detail that opens the living space completely to the pool and outdoor areas. The kitchen is a showpiece. It features high ceiling, super-organized European cabinetry with illuminated interiors, high-profile quartz and marble countertops, a glass window backsplash, and clerestory windows. Custom walnut open shelving adds artistic flair. Appliance garages, interior drawers, a workstation sink with two faucets and an oversize eat-in island add high-end functionality. The outdoors is incredibly lush and functional for an in-town location. Outdoor living rooms, fruit trees, trellises, native flowers and an expansive food garden, plus a treehouse for charm and fun. A heated saltwater pool anchors the backyard, while the detached guest house adds flexibility for recreation, home office, studio or guests.