ONE OF A KIND! - PRICED $200,000 BELOW RECENT APPRAISAL!!! - 5 ACRES- 2 HOMES- 1 CURRENTLY USED AS A BUSINESS OFFICE- 8 CAR GARAGE with SECOND OFFICE. PERFECT FOR A BUSINESS-EMPLOYEE HOUSING-OR LARGE FAMILY. 10 MINUTES TO THE BEACH- 5 MINUTES TO I-75 and Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice. TOTAL 10 BEDROOMS- 6 BATHROOMS- HUGE POOL-Great Location close to everything including new Walmart and Home Depot currently being built on Laurel Rd. Rare opportunity for a business owner seeking private acreage with on-site housing, office space, parking and storage. This 5-acre property features two separate homes, an 8-car garage with its own office, large circular driveway, abundant parking, and a combination of wooded and cleared land. Adjacent property is preserved and cannot be built on. The main home offers 7 bedrooms, 3½ baths, two huge family rooms, a spacious kitchen, extensive storage and a large pool. Four bedrooms are located upstairs with access from a private second-story staircase. The main home needs updating and repairs but offers tremendous potential for owner or employee housing. The second home is currently used as a professional office and is in very good condition, with possible 3 bedrooms (currently 2) 1½ baths, full kitchen, large family room and an additional open meeting area that could serve as another living or recreation space. It includes a computer room and propane-powered backup generator. Second home is built with storm resistance in mind. The 8-car garage with private office provides exceptional space for vehicles, equipment, inventory or business operations. A Beautiful picnic area and partially fenced yard complete the property. Ideally located approximately 10 minutes to the beach, 5 minutes to I-75, and less than 5 minutes to shopping, restaurants and a soon to be built Walmart and Home Depot on Laurel Rd. An exceptional opportunity for a business owner needing employee housing, an on-site office, equipment storage and plenty of parking, all in one private property. Please refer to Sarasota County for information concerning your particular use.