3194 CHARLES MACDONALD DRIVE, SARASOTA, FL 34240

$1,699,000 · Active

MLS #A4708301

Price

$1,699,000

Status

Active

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

4

Living area

3,833 sq ft

Home type

Single Family Residence

Year built

1996

Lot size

0.47 acres

Full bathrooms

4

Half bathrooms

0

Private pool

Yes

Waterfront

No

New construction

No

HOA

Yes

55+ community

No

Levels

One

County

Sarasota

Garage spaces

3

HOA fee

$1,107 · Quarterly

Annual property taxes

$7,413

Subdivision

LAUREL OAK ESTATES SEC 01

Style

Custom

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Oven · Cooktop · Dishwasher · Disposal · Dryer · Electric Water Heater · Microwave · Range Hood · Refrigerator · Washer · Wine Refrigerator · Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Private Entrance

Bathrooms

4 total bathrooms · 4 full bathrooms

Bedrooms

4 total bedrooms

Building

Built in 1996 · Living area: 3833 · Living area units: Square Feet · Building faces Southeast · 1 storey · Levels: One · Construction Materials: Block, Stucco

Community

Buyer Approval Required · Deed Restrictions · Gated Community - Guard · Golf Carts OK · Golf · Pool · Restaurant · Sidewalks · Special Community Restrictions · Tennis Court(s)

Cooling

Zoned

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened · Lighting · Outdoor Kitchen · Private Entrance · Private Mailbox · Sidewalk

Fireplaces

Family Room · Insert · Non Wood Burning

Floors

Hardwood · Luxury Vinyl · Tile

Foundation

Slab

Garage

3 spaces

Heating

Central · Electric · Zoned

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $1,107 · Fee Frequency: Quarterly · Fee Includes: Guard - 24 Hour, Management, Private Road, Security · Amenities: Fence Restrictions, Gated, Optional Additional Fees, Security, Vehicle Restrictions

Interior Features

Built-in Features · Ceiling Fans(s) · Crown Molding · Eat-in Kitchen · High Ceilings · Kitchen/Family Room Combo · Living Room/Dining Room Combo · Open Floorplan · Solid Wood Cabinets · Split Bedroom · Stone Counters · Tray Ceiling(s) · Vaulted Ceiling(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Wet Bar · Window Treatments

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup · Inside · Laundry Room

Lot

0.47 acres · In County · Landscaped · Near Golf Course · On Golf Course · Private · Sidewalk · Mature Landscaping · Trees/Landscaped

Parking

Circular Driveway · Driveway · Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) · Garage Door Opener · Garage Faces Side · Guest · Oversized · Garage

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Pool

Deck · Gunite · Heated · In Ground · Lighting · Outside Bath Access · Salt Water · Screen Enclosure

Property

Other structures: Outdoor Kitchen · Golf Course · Pool

Roof

Tile

Sewer

Public Sewer

Utilities

BB/HS Internet Available · Cable Available · Electricity Connected · Phone Available · Public · Sewer Connected · Underground Utilities · Water Connected · Water Source: Public

Windows

Shades · Shutters · Window Treatments

Elementary school

Tatum Ridge Elementary

Middle school

McIntosh Middle

High school

Sarasota High

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About this home

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.

Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 941-383-6411

Contact LPT Realty at (877) 366-2213 to ask about this home.