7796 ALISTER MACKENZIE DRIVE
Sarasota, FL 34240
$2,500,000
Laurel Oak Estates, this lakefront residence is positioned on an oversized corner homesite and offers a rare combination of architectural character, extensive updates, and exceptional versatility for today's luxury buyer. Designed for both everyday comfort and grand-scale entertaining, the home features soaring ceilings, custom millwork, solid wood doors, expansive gathering spaces, and walls of glass that frame peaceful lake views throughout. The renovated chef's kitchen anchors the home with custom cabinetry, premium appliances, generous prep space, and seamless connection to the surrounding living and dining areas. Five en-suite bedrooms provide privacy for family and guests, including a private guest suite with separate entrance that creates an ideal setting for multigenerational living, extended family, long-term guests, live-in assistance, or a dedicated work-from-home environment. Featuring soaring ceilings, loft space, abundant natural light, and a private balcony, this unique retreat offers endless possibilities as an art studio, executive office, fitness space, hobby room, or creative sanctuary. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a recently resurfaced pool and spa, expansive paver lanai, outdoor shower, courtyard fountain, and tranquil lake views creating a private resort-style setting. Recent improvements throughout the home include significant updates to the kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, cabinetry, millwork, and major mechanical systems, allowing buyers to enjoy the character of an established estate with the comfort of modern living. Residents enjoy 24-hour guard-gated security and optional Laurel Oak Country Club membership featuring two championship golf courses, tennis, fitness, dining, and an active ...
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Listing Courtesy of: EXP REALTY LLC
888-883-8509
Buyer Represented by: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
| Listing Id: | A4682766 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $2,695,000 |
| Close Price: | $2,500,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-10-21 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 6 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 7,639 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $18,579 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 30,040 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.69 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Sarasota |
| County Or Parish: | Sarasota |
| Subdivision Name: | Laurel Oak Estates Sec 02 |
| Postal Code: | 34240 |
| Year Built: | 1991 |
| Appliances: | Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Quarterly |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 7 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 9884 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Direction Faces: | Southeast |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Construction Materials: | Block, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Fireplace Features: | Gas |
| Directions: | From I-75, take Bee Ridge Road and head east. Continue on Bee Ridge Road through the traffic circle and take the exit onto Gary Player Boulevard. Proceed to the Laurel Oak Estates guard gate. After entering the community, continue on Gary Player Boulevard, turn left onto Donald Ross Road, then left onto Alister Mackenzie Drive. 7796 Alister Mackenzie Drive will be on the right. |
| Elementary School: | Tatum Ridge Elementary |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony |
| Flooring: | Marble, Tile, Wood |
| Furnished: | Unfurnished |
| Garage Spaces: | 4 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central |
| High School: | Sarasota High |
| Interior Features: | Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Laundry Features: | Laundry Room |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-06 |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.69 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 8707 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | McIntosh Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 34240 - Sarasota |
| MLS Area Major: | 34240 - Sarasota |
| Original List Price: | $2,785,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Irrigation Equipment |
| Parcel Number: | 0242080005 |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Pool Features: | In Ground |
| Township: | 36 |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Roof: | Tile |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Utilities: | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Public Survey Range: | 19 |
| Public Survey Section: | 32 |
| Zoning: | RE2 |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | Confirm lease requirements with HOA |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 0242080005 |
| Approval Process: | Confirm lease requirements with HOA |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | Yes |
| Association Fee Requirement: | Required |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Backups Requested Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 918.25 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 352.79 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4682766?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/A4682766?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | X |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2024-03-27 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12115C0166G |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | No |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | Yes |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 709.69 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 2791 |
| Minimum Lease: | 1 Month |
| Monthly Hoa Amount: | $345 |
| Realtor Info: | Docs Available |
| Room Count: | 4 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Sw Subdiv Community Name: | Laurel Oak Estates |
| Total Acreage: | 1/2 to less than 1 |
| Total Annual Fees: | $4,144 |
| Total Monthly Fees: | $345 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access Yn: | No |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Association Name: | Laura Fernandez |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 888-883-8509 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Association Fee: | $1,036 |
| Dock Yn: | No |
| In Law Suite Description: | 1 Bathroom, 1 Bedroom |
| In Law Suite Under Air Sq Ft: | 884.00 |
| In Law Suite Yn: | Yes |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-02-18 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
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