8363 Velda Trail, Sarasota, FL

Welcome to this beautifully upgraded Anastasia model in highly sought-after Skye Ranch, perfectly situated on a premium oversized lakefront lot with exceptional privacy and stunning water views. Offering nearly 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this 4-bedroom plus office, 3.5-bath home combines luxury upgrades, functionality, and modern design throughout. The open-concept floorplan features soaring ceilings, beautiful railing details, expansive living spaces, and abundant natural light showcasing serene lake views from the main living areas. This home has been extensively upgraded beyond builder standards, including luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire home with no carpet, upgraded oak staircase, 8-foot solid wood interior doors, upgraded hardware throughout, custom lighting fixtures, ceiling fans throughout the home, and custom shades throughout including motorized shades over the expansive triple pocket sliding glass doors. The gourmet gas kitchen is beautifully appointed with upgraded Café Series appliances, generous entertaining space, and seamless flow into the dining and living areas overlooking the private backyard and lake. The dedicated front office/flex room was upgraded to provide an ideal work-from-home space with privacy and functionality. Upstairs, an additional open loft/den seating area provides flexible living space perfect for a secondary living room, media space, playroom, or relaxation area. One of the standout features of this property is the oversized premium homesite. The backyard features aluminum privacy fencing, lush mature privacy landscaping, tranquil lake views, and ample room to add a custom pool while still maintaining generous green space. Designed for indoor-outdoor Florida living and entertaining, the covered lanai features a fully equipped outdoor kitchen complete with vent hood for grilling and backyard entertaining, creating the perfect space to enjoy lakefront sunsets and gatherings year-round