Be sure to view the 360 degree virtual tour of this Tuscan inspired two bed, two bath ranch home in Sapphire Heights. Allow this property to transport you to the Italian countryside with a large European inspired kitchen spilling out into a pergola covered, alfresco dining area anchored by a brick, wood burning pizza oven and grill. The hearth makes the home say the current owners and this is truly one of a kind in Sarasota’s north side cultural district specifically designed for baking, cooking, grilling, and enjoying an outdoor lifestyle. Additional features in this completely private, xeriscape environment include a wet bar, fruit trees and aromatic blooming bushes! Back inside, less is more in the kitchen which has plenty of counter space and a butcher block table for food prep. Black granite counters and an understated stainless appliance package contrast beautifully with maple cabinetry. The nearby utility room doubles as a pantry with commercial grade shelving. The interior dining is spacious should inclement weather drive the party inside and a gallery sized passage into the living room provides ample room for entertaining. Black slate floors are an exotic and common element through the entire house and can also be found on the covered front porch which has been transformed into a private courtyard behind the walls of this casita. The master in the rear of the home has french doors opening to the garden, plenty of closet space and a walk-in shower with pebble flooring. The second bedroom is ensuite, as it shares a full bath which also has hallway access. Other creative touches include recessed art lighting in many of the ceilings, original plaster coved molding in the living room and work-space nooks throughout providing multiple Zoom locales. The corner location allows for a large circle drive and plenty of room for parking. Many permitted updates including roof, plumbing, AC and more.