Charm on the outside and brilliant spaces inside, this abode is the perfect balance of comfortable elegance. The 2,287-square-foot, two-story home sets the tone for chic gathering with an open layout while affording desirable privacy with a fenced backyard and personal domains for the whole family. Wood-look plank tile flooring, high ceilings and beautiful natural light enrich the airy living room, dining room and kitchen. A massive island with seating and gleaming granite countertop takes centerstage, allowing the chef to remain active in the festivities while preparing meals or light bites, equipped with white cabinetry, lovely pendant lighting, and stainless appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is the sizable laundry room and niche with cabinetry, subway tile backsplash and granite countertop for fashioning as a butler’s pantry, dry bar or coffee station. Sliders in the living room lead you to a patio and private backyard to enjoy the shade and warm breeze. The master suite with a grand en-suite bath and a guest bedroom are situated on the first floor, and up the stairs, you find a generous loft area for entertaining, movie nights, or games and an additional bedroom. Whitaker Park is ideally located near the best that Sarasota and Manatee counties offer, with easy access to I-75, shopping, dining, entertainment, and beaches.