8280 VARENNA DRIVE, Sarasota, FL 34231

• 2 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,639 sqft

Property Description

Beautifully maintained LAKEFRONT HOME with a fabulous lake view! With 1,639 square feet of living area, this thoughtfully designed residence features a private walkway to the front door. The front door has a sliding screen so you can enjoy the fresh Florida breeze. You enter this home and enjoy the very open great room accented by a high coffered ceiling. The design is the very popular Great Room open to the Kitchen floor plan. Separate Dining Room also features a high coffered ceiling accent. The kitchen is well-appointed with granite countertops, white cabinetry, stainless appliances, loads of kitchen cabinets and a pantry. The breakfast bar is ideal for casual dining or entertaining. There are two spacious bedrooms PLUS a den/office. Additional highlights include window blinds throughout, full patio slider vertical blinds, the den features a built-in home theater system with TV and surround sound and a Murphy bed for when extra guests visit! Enjoy the extended lanai accented by brick paver flooring and a beautiful lake vista! Lanai patio furniture, some great room furniture and bedroom furniture is included in the sale price. NEW hurricane rated windows plus the lanai has electric roll down hurricane protection. 2 car garage with storage shelves and pull down ladder with attic flooring for extra storage. This beautiful home is in close walking distance to the Clubhouse and resort pool. Esplanade by Siesta Key is a gated, amenity-rich community with an on-site manager, clubhouse with scheduled activities, resort-style pool and spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, dog park, and outdoor gathering areas overlooking the lake. IMPORTANT: The HOA Fee includes exterior landscaping care AND exterior building Maintenance, and the use of all the Club Facilities! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, and just a short drive to Siesta Key Beach. Sarasota’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, along with nearby UTC Mall, provide endless options for entertainment and recreation.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 17, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 24, 2026 at 7:21PM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP : 941-954-5454

Listing Agent:

Dick McLaughlin : 941-954-5454

MLS ID:

A4690407

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)Coffered Ceiling(s)High CeilingsOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomStone CountersThermostatTray Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Rooms: Den/Library/OfficeInside Utility
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerGas Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Room
• Flooring: CarpetTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Eco/Green Feature: Irrig. System-Rainwater from Ponds

Exterior

• General: Hurricane ShuttersSidewalkSliding Doors
• Style: Ranch
• Other Structures: Rear PorchScreened
• Parking: Garage Door Opener

Construction

• Roofing: ConcreteTile
• General: BlockStuccoOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Asphalt
• HOA Amenities: Cable TVClubhouseFence RestrictionsFitness CenterGatedPickleball Court(s)PoolTennis Court(s)Vehicle RestrictionsPoolMaintenance StructureMaintenance GroundsManagementPrivate RoadRecreational Facilities2103.0Quarterly
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Sarasota

Lot

• Zoning: RSF3LOT 84ESPLANADE BY SIESTA KEY0103070035
• View: Water

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedFiber OpticsFire HydrantNatural Gas ConnectedPublicSewer ConnectedUnderground UtilitiesWater Connected
• Water: Canal/Lake For IrrigationPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple