Exceptional and without a doubt, "ONE OF A KIND", this Gated Estate offers an exquisite lifestyle and a location that is second to none. Mature oak trees frame the 4378' u/air home, perfectly situated on 6 1/2 fenced acres. *PLEASE NOTE-2016 IS THE EFFECTIVE YEAR BUILT PER THE TAX RECORDS BECAUSE VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING IN THE HOME HAS BEEN RENOVATED* Distinguished elegance greets you at every corner throughout the 6+ bedroom 3 1/2 bath home, coupled with a jaw-dropping pool/spa outdoor entertainment area with summer kitchen as well as an amazing state of the art barn. On the 1st floor, you will find 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, a well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops, morning room, family room, and laundry room. French doors lead to the outdoor entertainment/pool area. The luxurious primary suite, located on the 2nd floor, overlooks the stunning grounds. You will love the enormous custom closet with a "secret" room, as well as the spa bathroom that includes double marble vanities and a marble steam shower with a Steamist aromatherapy steam generator. The shower has both a rain head and handheld shower head. On the 2nd floor there are three more bedrooms plus a large bonus room. On the 3rd floor you will discover yet another huge bonus room, perfect for the children's playroom, or perhaps a home theater. The home boasts sweeping porches on both the 1st and 2nd floor (brick and composite decking/tongue in groove wood ceilings) and LPV flooring in all but the bonus rooms. The home has hurricane rated doors/windows PLUS hurricane rated metal shutters, a 2021 Metal DECRA shake XD roof, 3 Wi-Fi extenders (house, barn, gate) and 5 security cameras. Embrace the Florida lifestyle with over 3400 sq. ft of outdoor entertainment space headlined with travertine pavers, a stunning 7' deep heated saltwater pool (30x15) and spa (10x10) that includes a pergola w/3 color changing waterfalls, multiple "bubble" settings for the spa, an outdoor summer kitchen w/Bull grill, and 2-drawer refrigerator. Next to the pool area is a charming sunroom w/mica windows, screens, and a metal roof. The 2+ oversized garage (31x24) includes a lg workshop area and Swisstrax flooring (2 more garage bays at the barn for a total of 4). The MD Barnmaster Barn is engineered to hurricane standards, has 5- 12x16 stalls with attached 12x24 runs, 3- 12x12 stalls, (capacity for 13 stalls), 12x20 feed room/garage, 13 Nelson waterers, 12x20 a/c tack room/apartment with full bathroom, Washer/dryer, 6 security cameras, tankless water heater, 2 wash racks, automatic Shoo fly spray system, cobblestone rubber pavers, and a 2nd garage bay. The estate has 5' perimeter fencing/cross fencing, multiple paddocks, plus a 60x120 sand arena. The barn is designed so it can be turned into a car collector's dream. In addition to the barn, there are also multiple areas for chickens/goats/furry friends and right by the pool, the dogs have a 47x21 fenced in area to play. The front gate is powered by a Viking commercial grade opener, water has been run to both the gate area & front paddock, between barn & home there are 11 security cameras. There is RV parking/hook-up, a new asphalt driveway, and incredible parking for family and friends. The home is minutes to polo fields, top equestrian facilities, fine dining, shopping, and only 16 miles from the white sandy beaches of Siesta Key. Ask your agent for the upgrade brochure.