Custom built and beautifully updated! This four-bedroom, three-bath home offers exceptional living on a large, fully fenced lot along Phillippi Creek. Relax knowing this home remained high and dry during last year's storms. The interior has been completely transformed by the owner with stylish tile flooring throughout and fully renovated kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a large island with seating - great for entertaining. The master suite offers a jetted tub, dual sinks, a walk-in closet, and direct access to the screened porch overlooking the creek. Three additional bedrooms, one with a private bath, and all with plenty of closet space, complete the interior. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with expansive glass doors in the great room that open fully to the screened-in porch, providing beautiful views. Other highlights include an interior laundry room, an elevated deck with a playhouse, a garden shed, a large circular driveway, and a two-and-a-half car garage with plentiful storage. Launch your kayak from the backyard and enjoy paddling Phillippi Creek all the way to the bay. This home is located in a prime Sarasota location. Just fifteen minutes from Siesta Key Beach and downtown Sarasota, and under a mile to the Legacy Trail. Join the South Gate Community Association to enjoy a swimming pool and fun community events.