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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,308 sqft
Price per Sqft $452
Subdivision Highland Park 2
MLS Listing ID A4673045
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 4
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1997
Annual Tax Amount $4,898
Lot Size 0.320 Acres
Acres 0.32
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
Designed by renowned Sarasota architect Richard G. Allen, known for his sustainable and expressive style, Storybook lives up to its name — enchanting, serene, and timeless. Soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, and maple floors create a warm, open-concept living space that flows effortlessly to the outdoors. Clerestory windows invite natural light, while the wraparound screened porch and treetop pool immerse you in the surrounding canopy.
A spiral staircase ascends to a light filled loft offering both inspiration and a tranquil retreat above it all. This home's heart resides in a custom library/den, a quiet sanctuary where books, ideas, and conversation gather. Beyond the cozy den lies an en suite bedroom, a serene sanctuary inspired by Zen simplicity. Sliding glass doors open to the wraparound patio, a haven for morning coffee and quiet reflection. On the same floor, a second primary suite welcomes you through an intricately hand carved door. Inside, an expansive bedroom and private sitting area rests quietly among the treetops, wrapped in peaceful seclusion.
The ground floor includes a private guest suite, spacious laundry, ample storage, and an oversized two-car garage ,and EV charging station.
From the hand-carved Tibetan gates to the tranquil pond and water feature, every detail of Storybook reflects a reverence for Sarasota's natural beauty and a deep sense of peace and privacy. This is more than a home — it's a place to breathe, reflect, and feel fully connected to the world around you.
Location
State FL
County Sarasota
Community Highland Park 2
Area 34239 - Sarasota/Pinecraft
Zoning RSF4
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air, Zoned
Flooring Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace true
Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Garden, Lighting, Sliding Doors
Parking Features Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Ground Level
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Deck, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Utilities Available Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Public, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
View Y/N Yes
Roof Type Metal
Porch Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Attached Garage true
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 1/4 to less than 1/2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public, Well
Structure Type Frame,Wood Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Alta Vista Elementary
Middle Schools Brookside Middle
High Schools Sarasota High
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
Virtual Tour https://vimeo.com/1141822807/501cc4d164?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Nearby Locations
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Southside Elementary School
Public | PK - 5
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Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Public | PK - 5
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Bay Haven School of Basics Plus
Public | KG - 5
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Alta Vista Elementary School
Public | PK - 5
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Tuttle Elementary School
Public | PK - 5
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Wilkinson Elementary School
Public | PK - 5
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Brentwood Elementary School
Public | PK - 5
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Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
Public | PK - 8
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Gocio Elementary School
Public | PK - 5
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Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Public | PK - 5
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Ese Special Programs
Public | PK - 12
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Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program
Public | KG - 12
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The Out-of-Door Academy
Private | PK - 12
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Out of Door Academy-Upper School
Private | PK - 12
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Incarnation Catholic School
Private | PK - 8
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Liberty Baptist Academy
Private | PK - 12
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Hershorin Schiff Day Schools of Tomorrow Inc Dba G
Private | 1 - 8
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Palm Grove Mennonite School
Private | KG - 12
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Ascension Lutheran School
Private | 1 - 7
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The Gap School
Private | KG - 10
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Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Public | 6 - 8
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Brookside Middle School
Public | 6 - 8
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Triad
Public | 6 - 12
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Brickhouse Academy
Private | 6 - 12
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Achievement Center (The)
Private | 7 - 12
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Riverview High School
Public | 9 - 12
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Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Public | 9 - 12
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Sarasota High School
Public | 9 - 12
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Sarasota Military Academy
Public | 9 - 12
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Sarasota Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Public | 9 - 12
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Elevation Preparatory Academy
Private | 9 - 12
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Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Private | 9 - 12