Seldom does a property of this stature become available. UNIQUE ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY -VIEW THE VIRTUAL TOUR TO SEE THE ENTIRE PROPERTY- 5 Acres with Custom quality home built with the footprints of a Colorado Chalet and the beauty of a Montana Lodge. Nestled on 5 acres, the main home is 7,980 square feet of spacious rooms, cathedral ceilings and rich oak floors, set amongst a backdrop of moss-covered oak and pine trees. 1,700+ square feet wrap-around porch beckons you to come and sit awhile, offering plenty of room for lounging in the morning with coffee, or al fresco entertaining in the evenings. Run your business from the Guest House with a full Suite upstairs and plenty of office space downstairs. A buried propane tank on the property services the kitchen cook stove and hooking up your outdoor grill on the spacious screened porch. A true cooks' kitchen is equipped with all the modern appliances one could ever need and opens onto a roomy dining room big enough for the whole family. A main floor master suite includes an en suite bathroom with a jetted tub, walk-in shower and double vanities and also has a large CUSTOM DESIGNED walk-in closet (130 SF) and a 6'x6' built-in safe room constructed with poured solid concrete walls and ceiling, perfect for storing family valuables and legacy items. The living room is anchored by a stone fireplace with a 2-story chimney, beautifully constructed of flagstone terrace. A 187 SF den is also located on the main floor, flanked by twin glass French doors, perfect for sneaking away with a good book or would be equally nice as a home gym. Upstairs is home to three guest bedrooms, two baths, a billiards room and a couple of quiet sitting areas. Some unique features to the property include: 4 individual air conditioning systems, 5 tankless hot water heaters, on-site buried propane tank, whole house reverse osmosis RO system, and a wood-burning fireplace. An attached oversized garage houses not only your vehicles, but also has ample room for workshop space and lawn care equipment. The guest house, affectionately referred to as The Eagle's Nest, has a full suite upstairs including full kitchen and laundry with its own private screened lanai. The downstairs space has been home to the family business but this area could easily be converted back to garage space for the new owners. Total footage for this building under air is 3,104 sq ft. Truly a magnificent property, one perfect for a multi-generational family, small business owner or just someone who likes to spread out while being surrounded by nature. Plenty of room to add a pool! Love horses? Turn this into your personal Equestrian estate. TOTAL RENOVATION was done in 2004 bringing it up to hurricane building standards. NO HOA here. Centrally located - Just East of I-75 nestled between Sarasota and Venice, and only 7 miles to the sandy white shores of the Gulf of Mexico.