Laurel Oak Estates Homes with Sidewalks Community Features

Welcome to Laurel Oak Estates, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Sarasota County, Florida. This picturesque subdivision offers a perfect blend of suburban charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to call home. Located just off I-75 East, residents enjoy easy access to the vibrant city of Sarasota, renowned for its stunning beaches, cultural attractions, and delightful dining options.

Laurel Oak Estates is designed with families and active lifestyles in mind. One of the standout features of this community is its beautifully maintained sidewalks that wind through the neighborhood, encouraging leisurely strolls and friendly chats with neighbors. Whether you're taking a morning jog, walking the family dog, or enjoying an evening stroll with loved ones, these sidewalks create a welcoming atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of community.

The homes in Laurel Oak Estates are thoughtfully designed, showcasing a variety of architectural styles that cater to diverse tastes. Each residence is set on spacious lots, providing ample outdoor space for gardening, play, or simply soaking up the Florida sunshine. With lush landscaping and mature trees, the neighborhood exudes a serene ambiance that invites relaxation.

In addition to its scenic surroundings, Laurel Oak Estates is conveniently located near top-rated schools, shopping centers, and recreational facilities, ensuring that everything you need is just a stone's throw away. Experience the best of Florida living in Laurel Oak Estates, where community spirit and natural beauty come together to create an unparalleled lifestyle. Discover your dream home today!

Newest Laurel Oak Estates Homes with Sidewalks Community Features

$1,699,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ Laurel Oak Estates SubDv. ⋅ 34240 Zip Code

Set against an expansive backdrop of manicured fairways, this beautifully updated Arthur Rutenberg residence captures the space, privacy and indoor-outdoor lifestyle that make Laurel Oak Estates so desirable. Positioned on nearly half an acre with sweeping golf course views, the custom four-bedroom, four-bath home offers more than 3,800 square feet of single-level living, a three-car garage and a resort-inspired screened pool and spa. A circular pavered drive leads to double entry doors and a light-filled interior with high 12’ ceilings, architectural detailing and generous proportions. The thoughtful split-bedroom floor plan balances defined living and dining spaces with an open kitchen and family room designed for everyday comfort and entertaining. Built-in cabinetry and a wet bar enhance the living room, while abundant windows and sliding doors draw attention to the pool and golf course beyond. The kitchen was refreshed in 2025 with new quartz countertops, backsplash and lighting, complementing rich wood cabinetry, a substantial center island, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. Premium appliances include Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooktop, two built-in Wolf ovens and a Miele dishwasher. The adjoining family room was renovated in 2024 with custom built-ins and luxury vinyl flooring, while a separate office with extensive built-in workspaces creates an ideal work-from-home setting. Privately positioned, the spacious primary bedroom features dual walk-in closets and a completely renovated 2025 en-suite bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanities, quartz surfaces, walk-in shower and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms provide excellent flexibility, including two connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath and a private guest suite with an en-suite bath renovated in 2022 with quartz counters, new cabinetry and a zero-entry shower. Outside, the expansive screened lanai creates a private resort-like setting overlooking the Jones Course. Covered lounging and dining areas surround the saltwater pool and raised spa with waterfall feature, while a summer kitchen with granite countertops and bar seating makes entertaining effortless. The pool heater and glass blocks at the pool and spa were replaced in 2025. Additional improvements include two new Lennox HVAC systems in 2024, a 2017 tile roof, epoxy flooring and built-in cabinetry in the three-car garage, a 50-amp EV charging outlet and interior painting throughout most rooms in 2025. Laurel Oak Estates offers a gated setting with private roads and 24-hour guard service, with membership at Laurel Oak Country Club available separately. Conveniently located east of Downtown Sarasota, the community provides easy access to UTC, Lakewood Ranch, Waterside Place, Sarasota’s renowned dining, arts and cultural attractions, and the Gulf beaches of Siesta Key. Beautifully updated, exceptionally spacious and designed to embrace its golf-course setting, 3194 Charles MacDonald Drive offers a compelling combination of privacy, single-level living and resort-style outdoor space in the heart of Laurel Oak Estates.

3194 Charles Macdonald Drive, Sarasota

$1,650,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ Laurel Oak Estates SubDv. ⋅ 34240 Zip Code

Welcome to 7767 Alister Mackenzie Drive, a spacious one-story 4 bedroom home with 3.5 bathrooms, an office/home gym, and a heated saltwater pool, ideally positioned on over 2/3 of an acre along the golf course in Laurel Oak Estates. Set within Sarasota’s established, guard-gated, golf cart-friendly neighborhood, this 3,903-square-foot residence pairs golf course views with a light-filled, thoughtfully designed open floorplan. It's located at the Jones 11th tee, and the cart path is on the other side of the course, affording you expansive green views. * High ceilings, 8' doors, and abundant natural light create an immediate sense of scale, while the home’s open central living spaces flow naturally into more defined areas for work, entertaining, and quiet retreat. The oversized Primary bedroom is on the ground floor, and features automated blackout shades and plantation shutters, 2 walk-in closets, a water closet with a bidet, and a soaking tub. The guest bedrooms afford ultimate privacy for family and guests, with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom off the family room, and an additional guest room with a full bathroom in the back of the home. * The kitchen features quartz counters, a French door refrigerator, bar seating and a breakfast nook that overlook the sensational patio area. The centrally located wet bar offers space for conversation, coffee and cocktails, with storage for all your serving needs. Add in 2 wine fridges (one for reds, one for whites), built-in speakers, and a wood-burning fireplace, and you have everything you need for entertaining throughout the year. * Wood floors throughout the living areas add timeless elegance, and IMPACT WINDOWS, hurricane curtains that enclose the lanai during storms, and new impact garage doors give peace of mind. The solar panels are connected to a TESLA POWERWALL which allows the owners to determine when they want to be on or off the grid and serves as a whole home generator during power outages. The insulated 3-car garage has an A/C and has ample space for 3 cars, hobbies like a golf simulator, or additional storage needs. * Outside, the HEATED SALTWATER POOL & SPA, a large covered sitting area with a retractable awning for adjustable shade, LED color-changing lights, and shaded a gas grill and mini-range are the final touches to live beautifully outdoors. A fun addition is the cocktail tree out back, which provides lemons, limes, and oranges during the citrus season. And finally, a fenced yard gives contained open space to family members small and/or furry, and a doggy door and invisible fencing around the house allow canine companions freedom to roam and sniff. * Enjoy the security and natural beauty of Laurel Oak Estates, a distinguished Sarasota community known for its mature landscaping and preserves intermingling with the pristine golf courses. The 813-acre community was planned around balancing the hammocks and wetlands with the Laurel Oak Country Club, a private club offering golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, dining, and social activities. (Note: membership is not required.) The neighborhood is gated with a guard and patrolled security, and there is NO CDD. This is one of THE most desirable neighborhoods in Sarasota, is in a great school district, and is wonderful for all ages. The home has already undergone a Four Point Inspection for the the future owners' peace of mind, so schedule your showing today!

7767 Alister Mackenzie Drive, Sarasota

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