Under Contract

$2,295,000

3548 Founders Club DrSarasota, FL 34240

  • 4 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 5,426 sqft
  • 0.64 acres
  • 92 days on market

About this home

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to The Founders Club, one of Sarasota's most prestigious private golf communities. Perfectly positioned on an exceptionally private ½-acre homesite with tranquil lake and preserve views, this custom Lee Wetherington estate offers an extraordinary blend of timeless elegance, refined craftsmanship, and effortless Florida living. Spanning over 5,400 square feet, this residence features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a private office, bonus room, and flexible safe room. Grand living spaces with soaring ceilings, solid-core doors, custom millwork, and hurricane rated doors and windows create an exceptional sense of quality, while walls of glass seamlessly connect the sophisticated interiors to the breathtaking natural surroundings. The heart of the home is a beautifully renovated chef's kitchen, appointed with premium appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a dramatic waterfall island, and an open design ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The adjoining family room and expansive glass-enclosed Florida room, with a fireplace and wet bar, create an inviting space for year-round indoor-outdoor living. The luxurious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring dual custom walk-in closets and a stunning spa-inspired bathroom thoughtfully renovated with designer finishes, creating a serene, resort-like experience. Upstairs, a private guest suite with its own balcony offers comfortable accommodations and peaceful lake views. Outside, the resort-style heated pool and spa overlook tranquil water and preserve views, providing the perfect setting to relax and enjoy Sarasota's year-round sunshine. A 40-kilowatt whole-house natural gas generator offers exceptional comfort and peace of mind. The Founders Club offers an unparalleled lifestyle with just 262 homesites. Residents enjoy access to a recreation center offering yoga and pilates classes, as well as Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, basketball, sand volleyball, and a kid's playground. Membership at the Founders Golf Club is optional offering both golf and social memberships. The renowned Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course offers members easy tee times and is one of the only walkable courses in the region. Members enjoy a a grand Southern-style clubhouse, fine dining, a year-round social calendar, and a 24/7 fitness facility. It’s more than a home—it’s a lifestyle curated for those who appreciate understated luxury and quiet prestige. All just minutes from exquisite dining, shopping, and the vibrant art scene of downtown Sarasota, as well as Sarasota's incredible beaches.

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Facts

Property type
Single Family Residence
Year built
2006
Stories
2
Garage spaces
3
Lot size
0.64 acres
Pool
Yes
Waterfront
No
Water view
Lake
Subdivision
FOUNDERS CLUB
Community
Founders Club
County
Sarasota
HOA fee
$5,990 / annually
CDD
0
Annual taxes
$10,982 (2024)
Flood zone
X
Pets
Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
New construction
No
MLS #
A4701527

Features

Interior
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Central, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Exterior
Hurricane Shutters, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
Patio & porch
Covered, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Pool features
Gunite, In Ground, Lighting
Parking
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage
Construction
Block, Stucco
Roof
Tile
Lot
Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Oversized Lot, Private, Sidewalk
View
Water
Community features
Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
Association amenities
Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Gated, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Security, Tennis Court(s)
HOA fee includes
Guard - 24 Hour, Common Area Taxes, Management, Private Road, Security
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Elementary school
Tatum Ridge Elementary
Middle school
McIntosh Middle
High school
Booker High

Location

Stellar MLS Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S. MLS # A4701527.

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