There aren't many places where you can find a tranquil "country" setting complete with horses and a big blue sky less than 20 miles from area beaches (or about 40 minutes) for when you must get some sand between your toes. This just happens to be one. Sacrifice nothing. You can have it all. This 9+ acre estate has just been outdone with new tile roofs on all buildings, foam insulation in all attics for energy efficiency, hurricane impact windows to scare away the storms (okay, to resist winds up to 150 mph - but the other sounds much more fun), 4 new, highly efficient inverted A/C systems, beautiful new wood flooring, wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, LED lighting, walk-in closets with wood shelving, new appliances, security monitoring system with live feed, recording facility and off-site monitoring - you shouldn't need it, but if you have certain security requirements, they're already here. You want to entertain? Media package includes TV, WiFi, Full home Audio, Lighting and other Smart Tec items or Fly your friends in. Sarasota/Bradenton International is just a short drive away and once your guests arrive they will be pleased to explore over 2700 square feet of stables and (hopefully) the five horses you choose to live in them. Never a dull moment with 5 fenced and gated paddocks with a horse training circle corral. During the day you can live out your "cowboy dreams" and in the evening play by the pool and enjoy live music (hire your favorite band - there's plenty of room in the cabana) and revel in the tranquil pastoral setting. You've earned it. Your guests will appreciate the separate guest house as they retire late into the night. This Panther Ridge Estate is just minutes from prestigious golf courses, shopping, restaurants, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. If you are ready to make a move full-time you'll find Florida is one of the rare states with no state income tax and relatively low property taxes. Schedule your private showing today.