6950 EL DORADO DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34240 - Expert Florida Realtor, Client-Focused Results

$1,999,999

LOCATION/LOCATION/LOCATION! This exceptional estate is set on more than five fully fenced acres of beautifully manicured, lush grounds. Tucked away you will enter through a winding, tree-canopied driveway. Welcome to “The Ranch at Pine Acres ” a five-bedroom residence, where complete privacy and peaceful natural surroundings create a country feel.… Read More Delight in the endless possibilities of this private home in Pine Valley Ranches. This hidden gem is perfectly positioned on the most desirable 5 acre lot in this exclusive community, offering the perfect balance of tranquil country living and easy access to I75, Sarasota’s downtown, University Town Center, Waterside, and the renowned Gulf beaches. The main home offers nearly 4,000 square feet of professionally designed living space, with expansive views from every window of this private estate. This unique property is move-in ready. Recent upgrades include a new metal roof on both the home and barn, pavered walkways and patio, wood and Trex decking, a large saltwater pool, three air-conditioning systems. Impact windows and French doors throughout offer abundant natural light with cedar plank tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen flows seamlessly into the formal dining room and is open to the oversized great room that has a beautiful wood-burning fireplace with specialty coquina stone. Designed for both function and style, the kitchen showcases rich 5/4" cherry cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, multiple copper farm house sinks, imported granite countertops, Mulga White Turkish marble backsplash extending to the ceiling, built-in appliances including a cabinet-faced KitchenAid refrigerator, Miele built-in oven, THOR induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, GE infrared microwave and an exceptionally spacious butler’s pantry with even more storage. A large multipurpose room with laundry area provides flexible space for a playroom, office, or additional family room or storage. The generous primary suite overlooks the front picturesque grounds with its private balcony/deck. This second-level retreat features a luxurious Indian Rainforest marble bathroom fully equipped with soaking tub and large shower, dual walk-in closets and beautiful oak floors. A second two room suite completes the upper level. Adjacent flex space is ideal for an office, playroom, or additional bedroom overlooking the trees of “The Ranch at Pine Acres ”. Three additional bedrooms are located on the first floor, offering comfortable accommodations for a large family and/or guests. Attached 3 car oversized garage with a hurricane room and RV hookup. Adding to the property’s versatility is a massive, detached barn featuring a horse stalls, workshop, tack room, generous storage space, two more RV hookups, and a surrounding horse paddock—ideal for equestrian use, recreational vehicles, or additional storage. A Sarasota premier location...where private acreage meets the charm of country life... yet right in Sarasota! Read Less

Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-366-8070

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Feb 6, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

3,977

Lot Size

5.06 Acres

Year Built

1981

MLS Number

A4679055

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface: Asphalt

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Private Yard, RV Hookup

Building

Built in 1981, Living area: 3977, Living area units: Square Feet, Building faces Northwest, 2 stories, Levels: Two, Construction Materials: Cement Siding, HardiPlank Type, Stone

Community

Deed Restrictions, Horses Allowed

Cooling

Central Air, Zoned

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, RV Hookup, Sidewalk, Storage

Fence

Fenced

Fireplaces

Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning

Floors

Cork, Linoleum, Slate, Tile, Wood

Foundation

Slab

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Central, Electric, Zoned

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $1,000, Fee Frequency: Annually

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

Laundry

Inside

Lot

5.06 acres, Dimensions: 484x457, In County, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Paved, Zoned for Horses, Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded

Parking

Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage, Workshop in Garage

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Pool

Deck, Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water

Property

Horse amenities: Stable(s), Other structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Garden, Pool, Trees/Woods

Roof

Metal

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 0211120004, Public Survey Range: 19, Public Survey Section: 17, Annual Amount: $14,828.5, Tax Book Number: 2123-1477, Legal Description: LOT 14 PINE VALLEY RANCHES, Lot: 14, Year: 2025, Zoning: OUE

Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Private, Water Connected, Water Source: Well

Windows

Blinds, Storm Window(s)

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