4933 RUTLAND GATE One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. IN-LAW SUITE! Room for all and hurricane ready! This meticulously maintained and beautifully updated pool home is tucked away on a dead-end street in The Meadows, a 1, 600-acre park-like oasis in one of Sarasota’s most desirable locations. Enjoy peace of mind with hurricane impact glass throughout and major systems less than 4 years old, including a new roof. On a third of an acre, a stately oak, elegant paver driveway and inviting curb appeal welcome you home. Inside, you’ll love iNcathedral ceilings in the great room, waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a gorgeous kitchen featuring soft-close white cabinetry, gleaming stainless steel appliances, and stunning White Orion granite countertops. Designed with flexibility in mind, the smart layout includes a private in-law suite with its own bedroom, bathroom, and den, perfect for guests or multigenerational living. Step outside to your spacious covered paver lanai with a brand-new PebbleTec Caribbean Blue pool and grilling area, ideal for relaxing or entertaining in style. Plus, with plenty of storage, fresh interior paint, and just a mile from all the fun and amenities The Meadows has to offer, this home is a rare find! The Meadows, a 1, 600 park-like oasis in a prime location, is a resort lifestyle community 15 minutes from downtown. Residents enjoy 14 miles of trails, fun activities, fitness center, Junior Olympic pool, 10 pickleball courts plus, pay-to-play at a top-notch tennis complex. You’ll live near award-winning beaches, remarkable arts and culture, and just five minutes from Nathan Benderson Park, Mote SEA Aquarium, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and The Mall at University Town Center, a world-class shopping, entertainment and dining destination. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits! Updates - 2024: new 30-year shingle roof, water heater, Pebble Tec pool surface and paver decking; 2022: A/C system #1, refurbished sprinkler system; 2021: air-conditioning system #2, kitchen remodel with new appliances; hurricane impact glass throughout; irrigation well for low water bills; above flood plain in flood zone X.