One of the largest homes in Bay Oaks Estates, with the second largest floor plan in the community, this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath single story pool retreat delivers the best of indoor outdoor Florida living with flexible spaces for guests, work, and play. Curb appeal pops with a brick paver circular drive, lush, well established landscaping highlighted by a mature magnolia and fragrant gardenias, and a covered, columned entry with French double doors and an arched transom. Inside, high ceilings and an abundance of natural light set a welcoming tone. The formal living and dining rooms flow to the heart of the home a well appointed kitchen designed for everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite counters, tile backsplash, stainless appliances, a center island with raised breakfast bar, closet pantry, built in desk and wine rack, recessed & pendant lighting, and a picturesque breakfast nook with wraparound windows. The kitchen opens to the spacious family room with a tray ceiling and mirrored media niche. A pocketing three panel slider seamlessly extends the living space to the covered lanai and screened pool; additional sliders from the formal living room, the primary suite, and a secondary bedroom maintain the indooroutdoor connection. Out back, the lanai enjoys a private, tranquil, tree lined backdrop accented by a mature starfruit tree, overlooking a curved, free form pool with twin arc fountain jets, a raised sun terrace for lounging, and generous space to relax or gather. A screen door leads to the lawn and a separate pergola patio with power perfect for morning coffee or an evening grill. From the backyard you have direct access to the Legacy Trail, the popular paved, multi use path linking Sarasota and Venice, for miles of biking and walking through nature. The private primary retreat offers lanai access, two closets (one walk in), and a spa like en suite bath with a Jacuzzi jetted soaking tub framed by an arched window with plantation shutters, separate walk in shower with wall body sprays, a long double vanity, and a private water closet. Thoughtful split bedroom design places three secondary bedrooms and a full bath together in their own wing (one is oversized with lanai access that can flex as a game/media space), while a full 5th bedroom currently used as an office sits near the primary suite. An interior laundry room adds storage shelves, cabinets, and a utility sink. Major updates for peace of mind include: replumbed water lines, roof (2015), A/C (2019), new water heater (2024), new pool pump (2024), kitchen appliances (2021), washer and dryer (2023), polycarbonate storm panels, and irrigation. All in a well kept, low fee, pet friendly Osprey community conveniently located just minutes from top rated schools, including the prestigious Pine View School, and close to the Gulf beaches of world renowned Siesta Key, Nokomis, and Venice, as well as Oscar Scherer State Park, and a variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday conveniences; the Gulf Coast lifestyle at its finest. Schedule your private showing today and fall in love with the lifestyle that 571 Pine Ranch East Rd has to offer.